15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

After daughters named Gravity Blue and Rumble Honey, we had a lot of expectations for the name of Lucky Blue Smith's third child. Luckily, he didn't disappoint when he named his son Slim Easy in 2022. The full name has been criticized, with commenters saying it sounds like a diuretic tea or diet pill. And we agree that the combination is too much. But in isolation, Easy has potential. With a carefree aura and accessible sound, Easy may be a celebrity baby name we grow to love.

A shocking but real example of a name used among enslaved people from 19th century America that reflects the terrible existence of slavehood.

Brian meets Riley.

A fresher alternative to Dalton.

Actor Pierce made both his first and last name appealing.

Barker may be appealing to parents looking for a name with many layers - not only does it share a meaning with the more common Shepherd and Tanner, it also brings to mind the bark of a tree, making this a surreptitious choice for nature enthusiasts.

In Nigeria, Chibuike is seen as a surname as well as a given name for both girls and boys. John Chibuike is a notable Nigerian footballer.

Not all names that end in -er were originally occupational. This one, for instance, is a surname name that derives from the Old French for "help" or "mercy."

A vireo is a small green bird with a song as melodic as this highly unusual name, but it does sound a touch viral.

What a novel choice for those choosing to honor their Celtic heritage or love of horses (or both). One can imagine a little Ahearne running wildly through lush green fields.

A bay on the north coast of Wales, it shares the "crooked" element with Cameron and the Arthurian placename Camlann. It's used occasionally in Wales, and may appeal as an uncommon alternative to popular Celtic boy names like Callum and Kellan.

With the rise of Cameron, we've seen more and more spellings join the Top 1000—Kamryn, Camryn, and Kameron are just a few, with Kamron, Camron, Kamren, and Camren also seeing reasonable use.

An ancient British saint's name, of uncertain origin but possibly connected to Peter. He has left a legacy in place names, churches and monuments in Wales, Cornwall and Brittany.

You won't win with Sherwin.

The underachieving son of a great Saxon leader named Hengist in Arthurian legend.

Unusual and unappealing.