15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

  1. Jahja
    • Origin:

      Slavic and Albanian form of Yochanan
    • Description:

      This spelling of the Arabic name Yahya (equivalent to John) is popular in Balkan nations such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, which have large Muslim populations.
  2. Mahdi
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "guided one; one who guides"
    • Description:

      In Islamic theology, the Mahdi is a prophesized figure who will appear at the End of Times to act as a redeemer of Islam. Said to be descended from the Prophet Muhammad, it is believed he will rid the world of evil. There are questions and varying beliefs around this doctrine as it is not mentioned in the Quran.
  3. Zeffrey
    • Iziah
      • Bartek
        • Jamaal
          • Fearless
            • Origin:

              English word name
            • Meaning:

              "without fear"
            • Description:

              Fearless hasn't made it onto the baby name charts yet, but we expect one day soon it will. It's along the same lines as Brave, Courage, and Hero — all of which are established baby names.
          • Greysen
            • Description:

              Spelling variation of Grayson. Entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2016.
          • Treyven
            • Bendik
              • Demetre
                • Fridrich
                  • Charming
                    • Origin:

                      English word name
                    • Meaning:

                      "attractive"
                    • Description:

                      Thanks to associations with Prince Charming, this name has only ever been recorded for boys. It first made the charts in 2015.
                  • Olev
                    • Arthen
                      • Origin:

                        Welsh
                      • Meaning:

                        "bear"
                      • Description:

                        An obscure but very stylish-sounding name with great potential. If you like the sounds of Arthur and Aiden but not their popularity, and still want a name with real history, Arthen could be the answer.

                    • Jachin
                      • Origin:

                        Hebrew
                      • Meaning:

                        "he establishes"
                      • Description:

                        A son of Simeon in the Old Testament whose name is largely unknown in modern times -- though that may change as parents look for a substitute for the overused Jacob and Jadon.
                    • Laslo
                      • Maillol
                        • Origin:

                          Artist name
                        • Description:

                          Aristide Maillol was a French sculptor whose last name might be translated as a first.
                      • Marcin
                        • Origin:

                          Polish variation of Martin, Latin
                        • Meaning:

                          "warlike"
                        • Description:

                          Softens up the 20th century classic Martin.
                      • Killan