15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

There are many dynamic three-syllable Irish surnames; this is one of the rarer two-syllable ones. Molloy is the title of a 1951 novel by Samuel Beckett, initially written in French. Another Beckett novel of naming interest is Malone Dies.

Quinby is a fresh surname-y spin on the popular -- for some, too popular -- Quinn. A familiar surname, it was used for no baby boys or girls in the US in 2021, but could easily work for either.

Combining two established names into one original new one is one route parents go in their search for unique baby names.

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.

Traditionally the name for the fifth-born child, however, we like it no matter where the child is in the birth order.

Tormund Giantsbane is an appealing Game of Thrones character with an enthusiastic fanbase: he's a Wildling from north of the Wall with a fiery red beard and a salty tongue. While "Tor-" names have never been as popular for boys as for girls, several are in regular use -- and we could imagine Tormund joining their ranks.

Jacob meets Jakob meets Kobe -- and apparently, parents in 2013 are fans. It rose 153 spots to break into the Top 1000, making it one of the year's fastest-rising names.

Tibo is a phonetic spelling of the classic French name Thibault (or Thibaut), which derives from the Germanic name Theobald, meaning "courageous people". It has been recorded in France in recent years.

This name, used in both India and Nepal, is one of those lovely boys names that opts for quiet strength over hypermasculine energy. Bollywood cinematographer Nirav Shah is a notable bearer of this name.

The luxury Italian outerwear brand Moncler gets its name from Monestier-de-Clermont, a French mountain village near Grenoble. Moncler debuted on the charts in 2020, when seven baby boys were given the name.

A Greek island and popular summer destination, Paros received its name after Parus, a son of the Arcadian king Parrhasius.

Eilon, a fraternal twin of the name Elon, was the Biblical grandson of Jacob. A rare name, Elon is getting some recent notice thanks to Tesla maker Elon Musk.

A bright, optimistic Indian boy name that is occasionally used in the US.

Attractive placename/surname with a somewhat aristocratic feel.

Dozier means a person who lives near the willows or reeds. It may be an occupational name referring to a basket maker.