15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

The double-A is often a hard sell for baby names in an English-speaking context, and many will find Dario, as in public intellectual Dario Fo, appealing enough with just one. But diehard Game of Thrones fans may be attracted to this version, as it is the first name of charming rascal Daario Naharis, a mercenary first hired, then seduced, by Daenerys Targaryen during her conquest of Slaver's Bay.

This Old Russian name is mentioned in several genealogical sources, but few modern name books. Pronounced either to rhyme with David, or as zah-VEED, it can be a highly unusual alternative.

Wybert is a medieval variation of the Old English name Wigberht, from the components wig, meaning "battle," and beorht, "bright."

A short form of Old Germanic names starting with the element fulc "people". Variants include Fulk, Fulke and Folke.

Basque alternative to Paddy or Pat

Maori form of Aeneas, also used for girls as the Māori form of India.

That sound again.

Kaipo has only ever ranked for boys, but its unisex style and lovable meaning make it a contender for girls as well.

One of many spelling variations of Cadence — one that is far more popular among baby girls.

Ximen is not, as many think, the Spanish variation of Simon. It is derived from the medieval Basque name Semen (emphasis on the second syllable, but still completely unusable in the English-speaking world). It eventually gave way to many familiar Spanish names of today, including Jimeno and Ximena.

Deriving from the Persian word, nehad, Nihad is popular in Azerbaijan, and is also used in Bosnia and Syria. Nihat is an alternative form, familiar in Turkey.