5000+ Three-Syllable Boy Names

  1. Troian
    • Origin:

      Surname
    • Meaning:

      "trinity"
    • Description:

      This unusual surname name has been made famous by Pretty Little Liars actress Troian Bellisario, and probably derives from a Slavic name meaning "triad; trinity". A notable male bearer is American visual artist Vasile Troian.
  2. Stanislav
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "someone who achieves glory or fame"
    • Description:

      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.
  3. Atohi
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "woods"
    • Description:

      Atohi is related to the name Adahy, both of which are derived from the Cherokee word adohi, meaning "woods."
  4. Alexi
    • Ravello
      • Origin:

        Italian
      • Meaning:

        "place name"
      • Description:

        Ravello is an Italian town on the Amalfi Coast. It's a popular travel destination and was a favorite spot for many notable creatives, including Virginia Woolf, Greta Garbo, and Tennessee Williams.
    • Barabbas
      • Origin:

        Aramaic
      • Meaning:

        "son of the father"
      • Description:

        In the Christian bible, Barabbas was a murderer that Pontius Pilate freed while condemning Jesus to die. The name is ironic, given that Christian belief promotes Jesus as the son of the Father. The name is difficult for this reason, as well as the fact that in Spain it is used as slang for a bad person.
    • Kyriakos
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "of the lord"
      • Description:

        Kyriakos was derived from the Greek word kyrios, meaning "lord."
    • Chazaiah
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "God has seen"
      • Description:

        More orthodox spelling of a name that also appears as Hazaiah and Hazaia. An obscure Biblical choice that has some modern zest.
    • Subaru
      • Origin:

        Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "to bunch together, to unite"
      • Description:

        Subaru is a Japanese astronomical name used for the Pleiades star cluster. The constellation was named as such for Subaru's meaning, "to bunch together," since the stars are crowded together. Subaru is used as a given name for boys in Japan.
    • Gilberto
      • Origin:

        Spanish variation of Gilbert
      • Description:

        At this point, there are more newborn American baby Gilbertos than Gilberts.
    • Cyriacus
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "of the lord"
      • Description:

        A name rarely heard these days, it was the moniker of several early saints.
    • Jasiah
      • Origin:

        Variation of Josiah, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "God supports, heals"
      • Description:

        Josiah, but with a bit of Jasper, Jasiel, and Jamar thrown in. With Josiah entering the Top 100 in 2008, Jasiah has also seen increased popularity since it entered the US Top 1000 back in 2006. Given to nearly 600 babies in a recent year, it is nine times less popular than its counterpart, Josiah, but it is nevertheless significantly used.
    • Isidro
      • Origin:

        Spanish form of Isidoros, Greek
      • Meaning:

        "gift of Isis"
      • Description:

        Another Spanish boys' name that relates to a goddess, the Egyptian Isis. San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid.
    • Behemoth
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Description:

        Behemoth was a monster created by God at the beginning of time, according to the Biblical Book of Job. Behemoth, along with his paired partner Leviathon, would eventually become food for the righteous at end-time.
    • Nebula
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "mist"
      • Description:

        Could be the next Nova, now that celestial baby names are in the ascendent.
    • Copeland
      • Origin:

        English surname
      • Meaning:

        "bought land"
      • Description:

        Up-and-coming surname name that may evoke thoughts of ballet dancer Misty Copeland or one of the many towns called Copeland.
    • Isandro
      • Origin:

        Spanish, from the Greek
      • Meaning:

        "liberator"
      • Description:

        A more distinctive alternative to Alejandro.
    • Vyacheslav
      • Camillo
        • Origin:

          Italian from Latin cognomen "camillus"
        • Meaning:

          "camillus"
        • Description:

          Now that Camilla is super popular, why not consider the male version? It's been the name of dozens of prominent Italians -- including a 16th century pope -- throughout history, and Shakespeare used for a Sicilian nobleman in The Winter's Tale.
      • Apollon
        • Origin:

          Greek
        • Meaning:

          "strength or father light"
        • Description:

          Greek and French form of Apollo, son of Zeus and Leto and the twin of Artemis in Greek mythology. He was the god of prophecy, medicine, music, art, law, beauty, and wisdom, also associated with the sun and light.