15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

This two-syllable Irish surname is as appealing as Nolan, Keegan et al, but much less common.

Quirky choice for a noodle-lover.

Flailing attempt to switch up popular Tristan.

With the fast-rising Jonah having cracked the Top 200 and the more surname-esque Jonas not far behind, parents who love this Biblical classic may want a more unique alternative. Yonas is the variation used in Ethiopia, carrying the same sweet and gentle meaning "dove", along with the associations with the Old Testament prophet who was famously swallowed by a whale.

Forever the upstairs neighbor on The Honeymooners.

Many unique baby namesare in fact respellings of much more popular baby names, and rarely improve on the original.

In 2023, Jasiel and Yasiel made their debuts in the US Top 1000, and while Jassiel didn't quite make the cut, it was nevertheless given to more than double the amount of babies it was given to in 2022.

Made visible by musician Jassiel Macias, Jassiel may become a more appealing choice to parents who enjoy those stylish double consonants found in trending names such as Cassian and Cillian.