Three Syllable Names for Boys

A long-haired classical conductor name, which could appeal to parents looking for a Laszlo-like appellation. A name of Slavic origin, it has a powerful and uplifting meaning.

Eleven didn't feel more namelike than any other number...until the (female) "Stranger Things" character came along. Now it seems like a possibility - albeit a rare one - for both sexes. Other associations include the number of players in a football team, and Apollo 11, the spacecraft of the first moon landing.

Ensio derives from the Finnish word ensimmäinen, meaning "first one."

The name of the father of Jonah in the Old Testament. Has a cool, energetic sound.

Combine the charm of Beau with the strength of Ford and you’ll get Beauford, an attractive French surname waiting to be discovered. The most notable bearer is Beauford Delaney, a modernist painter who participated in the Harlem Renaissance.

A dashing form of Julian, which derives from Julius, a Roman family name. Its origin is shrouded in history, but possible roots include Latin iuvenis, meaning "youthfu"; Greek ioulos, meaning "downy-bearded"; or Jovis, a form of Jupiter, which means "sky father".

Used to honor Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of the independent Kenyan republic. The problem: with the name Kenya now used largely for girls, along with the vowel ending, Kenyatta sounds fairly feminine.

Kemari is a fast-rising spelling variation of Kamari, which ultimately comes from the Arabic name Qamar.

On the staff of a manor house.

The name of a grass plant native to India, which is used in aromatherapy and for its essential oil.

A few possible explanations for this name: It could be a creative spelling of Million, an elaborated variant of Milan or a reference to singer Christina Milian. We'll leave it up to you whether those are winning inspirations for a baby name.

The Norwegian word for "honeysuckle" could make for a fresh and vibrant nature-inspired choice.

The jazziest of the many children of Isaiah, Jaziah like Azariah is one of the Biblical-style unisex baby names.

Kordian was created by Polish playwright Juliusz Słowacki for his eponymous romantic hero, based on Latin cor, cordis "heart". Cordian is the Anglicized form.

Vasily is one of many forms of the Greek Basil, all rare in the US.