15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Symound
Origin:
Old EnglishMeaning:
"victory-protection"Description:
A medieval form of Sigemund, which led to surnames like Simmonds and became conflated with the biblical name Simon.
- Mattéo
- Kyser
- Dotson
- Briac
Origin:
Celtic, meaning uncertain.Description:
St Briac was an Irish saint who arrived in Northern France in the 6th century and gave his name to the small commune of Saint-Briac-sur-Mer in Brittany. The name is thought to be related to Brian, though it may be a completely separate name stemming from the Celtic word "bruaich" meaning "steep hill". Briac definitely brings a fresh continental feel and would be a good choice for those who would like a name with both French and Irish connections
- Zaidan
- Caile
- Jereth
- Leontios
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"lion"Description:
The ancient Leontios, the name of several early saints and a Byzantine empire, may rise again with the pride of lion names so fashionable in Europe, from Leo to Leon to Leonie. The Latinized version is Leontius.
- Anat
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"answer"Description:
Anat is a unisex name that derives from the Latin Anath. Anath is a male character in the Old Testament, however Anat is mostly used among girls today.
- Stéphane
- Samko
- Rondel
Origin:
English from FrenchMeaning:
"circle"Description:
The -el ending feels inevitably feminine; also a form of French poetry.
- Ajnur
- Maarten
Origin:
Dutch form of MartinDescription:
A saint's name that was bestowed on a gorgeous island in the Caribbean.
- Natheal
- Jökull
Origin:
IcelandicMeaning:
"glacier, ice"Description:
This Top 5 boys' name in Iceland has a nature meaning that makes a lot of sense in that icy country.
- Franken
- Mayeul
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"May or strength"Description:
This name of a 10th-century abbot which ranks among the Top 500 in France is of debated origin. It may derive from the Latin name for the month of May, or else from a Germanic root meaning "strength".
- Qwentin