Three Syllable Names for Boys

Ihaia or Īhāia is the Māori form of Isaiah.

Sekani was the fastest-rising boy name of 2019 thanks to the 2018 movie The Hate U Give. Naturally, it inspired some spinoffs, including Sakani.

Rare name from the Naruto series. Shikadai shares a name prefix with his father, Shikamaru.

Although Ulysses is the more recognizable spelling — the Latin name for epic Greek hero Odysseus, as well as the first name of US President Grant — Spanish Ulises is the more popular choice in the US. Ulises was at its highest in the early 2000s, and has since been on a downswing.

The name of five men and one woman in the Bible, this name has so far escaped much notice but its similarity to popular choices such as Michael and Michaela/Mikayla, along with the long-running penchant for Old Testament names, may propel it to prominence. Also spelled Micaiah.

Kazumi can be used both as a masculine and feminine name. It is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazuki.

If Arrow is too straight for you....

The name of the powerful king of fairies in Irish folklore, who also rules over the dead in some legends. Finbar or Finbarr is a related name.

No matter how much you love the novels of Papa H., don't saddle your son with this unwieldy appellation.

A strong, meaningful name, associated with a famous Cherokee linguistic scholar; also suggests the magnificent California sequoia redwood trees.

Zealous and noble, an unusual and strong choice -- and if the original is too much of a mouthful, you can always call him Zen.

Ahuli's pleasant beat makes it a striking option for a son.

Created by the Polish playwright Juliusz Słowacki in 1833 for his eponymous romantic hero, Kordian has been in rare use in Poland since. Słowacki based the name on the Latin cor or cordis, meaning "heart", making this an excellent rare choice for a baby born around Valentine's Day.

Saint's name that emanates amore.