15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

A vintage choice in Japan that is not currently fashionable for babies.

Monkey D. Luffy is a character in the Manga series One Piece by Eiichiro Oda.

This attractive Scottish surname-name is found in Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove, as the surname of hero Augustus/Gus McCrae. Also spelled MacCrae or McRay among other variations, the meaning is variously given as son of grace or luck.

Similar to the more popular Zayn - and likely a variation of it - Zayyan is a unisex Arabic name denoting someone who improves the world or makes things beautiful. Currently in the England and Wales Top 600, the alternative spelling Zayan is more popular in the Western world. In the French and UK Top 300, it is used 4 times more often in the US than traditional Zayyan is.

A variation of Kyson, Kaison, Kayson and co., Kysen combines the stylish 'Ky' sound with a slightly softer looking -en ending. While a number of its sound-alikes rank in the US Top 1000, Kysen has yet to feature and has been trending downwards since it peaked in 2020 when it was given to 137 boys. Now, with so many other spelling options available, it has fallen to the wayside a little, though it still captures the same contemporary energy and will feel just as popular.

A diminutive of the Russian form of Peter, used on a character in Leo Tolstoy's novel, War and Peace. In Bulgaria, it is used as a feminine name.

The connection between the two names isn't intuitive, but Jernej is the Slovene form of Bartholomew.

An Arabic name with a strong, regal meaning, Aahil and its alternative spelling Ahil come from the Arabic word for "emperor" or "great leader" and is generally used to refer to someone who rules over a number of nations. It was a rising choice in England and Wales in 2023.

Cheery word or nickname name which might appeal to lovers of The Lord of the Rings, thanks to the character of Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck.

An uncommon variant of the classic name David that was brought to the fore by actor and rapper Daveed Diggs, one of the original stars of "Hamilton" on Broadway. He has said that his parents chose that spelling because his dad "liked the look of it."