15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

If Banjo can be a name, why not Piano? Could be inspired by prize-winning architect Renzo Piano.

Leans toward the feminine, but could work for boys too.

Akif is derived from the Arabic word iʿtikāf, the practice of staying in the mosque for days, devoted to worship. It is commonly associated with the month of Ramadan.

Bold and spirited sounding Slavic short form of male and female names containing the element slava "glory".

Natty short form of Nathan, Nathaniel or even Ignatius.

Attempts to update traditional Josiah have landed this name in the Top 1000. It falls in line with trendy spellings of names that opt for an additional x, y, or z whenever possible.

An upbeat English word name with a Puritanical feel, famously borne by Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, who reigned for over 50 years until his death in 2021.

A fun short form of Balthazer, Alexander, Zachary, or any other name with a "Za" sound.

Casey-with-a-K never quite reached the heights of the original, but it broke the Top 500 for boys in the late '80s and early '90s.

With Bear and Fox becoming hot baby names, why not Panda? Why not indeed. Both the name and its animal namesake are adorable. And Pan is a nickname right in line with the mythological name trend. The word panda comes from the Nepali word ponya, meaning "bamboo eater" for the panda's favorite food.

In China, the ox represents patience and determination, a commendable combination.