15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

Interesting and energetic international form of Ferdinand.

Like Silver, a shimmering metallic color name, almost too dazzling for an ordinary boy.

Chelsea for a boy? Yes--and we've got two maleberry Chelseas to prove it (one of whom even wrote a blog for us about his experience)! Boy Chelseas would more likely be named for the British football team than the old Joni Mitchell song sung by Judy Collins.

This extra-L variation of Alan isn't quite as popular in the US as the original. Both spellings remain popular in Ireland and England.

German, Scandinavian and Polish spelling of Konrad, borne by several German and Polish rulers throughout history, as well as the German chancellor Konrad Adenauer.

Seventeenth-century German polymath Johannes Kepler discovered the laws of planetary notion, along with the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. A handful of parents use his last name for their sons every year -- with good reason. It's a solid-feeling but unique name with a great, aspirational namesake.

Jakai is a cool modern invention, inspired by other -kai names such as Makai and Zakai. Add to this the popular prefix "ja", and it also feels connected to classic nickname Jack, the international Jacques, and modern favorites, Jackson and Jax.

Pedro is one of the most familiar Spanish names for boys, via baseball star Pedro Rodriguez and many others.

Dhani is a haunting Hindi name for boys that's a million miles away from the similar-sounding Danny or Donny. One notable namesake is musician Dhani Harrison, look-alike son of Beatle George. He is named after the sixth and seventh notes of the Indian music scale, 'dha' and 'ni'. 'Dhani' is also a raga in north Indian classical music. Another noted bearer is longtime NFL linebacker Dhani Jones.

Currently in the UK Top 1000, Nayel is an Arabic name with a powerful meaning, that can also be transcribed as Nail, Naail, and Nael.

Malyk is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Malik, which has Arabic roots meaning 'king' or 'sovereign,' making it a name associated with leadership and dignity. In some Slavic contexts, similar names relate to 'small' or 'little one.' This particular spelling gained some usage in the United States in recent decades, reflecting the trend toward distinctive spellings of traditional names. The name carries a strong, concise sound with its short syllabic structure. While less common than Malik, Malyk maintains the same powerful connotations while offering a unique orthographic presentation that sets it apart in most Western naming contexts.

Looking for a Texas name more distinctive than Austin and Dallas? Houston is a lanky, roguish place-name, right in style with its Texas accent and cowboy image.

Now that Kenji is rising up the ranks, it's only a matter of time before parents discover Renji. Renji Abarai is a character in the anime series Bleach, in which the kanji used for his name mean "second love" or "second romance."

An interesting bird name choice if you're seeking a nonbiblical Hebrew name. The zippy Z sound is appealing to more parents, and Zamir entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022 and was one of the fastest rising names in 2023.

Shortening Francisco somehow makes it sound even cooler. Cisco is also the name of a digital security company.

Name hovering near the bottom of the Top 1000 that may move higher with the fashion for two-syllable surnames. You could do worse...but you probably could also do better.

Named after Isaac. Or Wayne.

Although Zircon means "gold-hued," the gem comes in a variety of colors.

A strong, masculine name hardly heard outside the Hebrew-speaking community.