15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

The name of a river in South Wales would make an interesting Celtic update to Bradley.

Hypnos is the personification of sleep in Greek mythology.

In Irish legend Caoilte or Caílte was a warrior of the Fianna and their foremost poet.

While everyone may think you said "Harold," this name sounds more up-to-date. And if you get tired of explaining, you can always call him Harry.

One Puritan virtue name unlikely to thrive in the 21st century.

Properly spelt Lárus, this is the Icelandic form of Laurence.

Inventive nickname option, but with built-in pronunciation problems.

Ossie is best-known as the name of actor Ossie Davis, whose full name did not start with Os: It was Raiford. But Ossie makes a cute contemporary short form for any name beginning with Os.

Hilaire, a name that has rarely been exported out of its native France, was originally bestowed in honor of the fourth century bishop and theologian St. Hilaire of Poitiers.

The q-ending of this common name adds a quirky element.

Culture-crosser that sounds like a refresh of Josh, but is actually a stellar-cool occupational name.