Three Syllable Names for Boys

Widely used in the Latino community, the name gained renown in the nineties for its association with rapper Gerardo Mejía of 'Rico Suave' fame.

Romani form of the Scandinavian name Vandill.

Unfortunately, this Polish version of Severus, pronounced Severin, contains the word Sewer, which probably makes it unusable in English-speaking country

Meadowlark Lemon, known as the "Clown Prince" of the Harlem Globetrotters, played professional basketball for an astonishing 40 years. Lemon's original name was Meadow, as was his father's and his grandfather's, but he legally changed it to Meadowlark.

One high-fashion brand that's actually a legitimate first name, though still linked to the tainted Adolph.

Properly written with a Turkish dotted I, this handsome Turkish name derives from two elements both with regal meanings.

Donnelly is among the more appealing Irish surname names, less well used than Donovan. Related options include the place name Donegal and the mythological god name Donegan.

Last-name-first-name with a romantic but dangerous edge.

Could be the next Nova, now that celestial baby names are in the ascendent.

Zepherin is an ancient saints' name that sounds like anything but. Zepherin Namuncura, a priest of Argentinian Indian background, was beatified in the 20th century. There was a Pope Zephyrinus.

Juneau could go either way as a name. The newfound fame of the movie heroine Juno knocks this unrelated though identical-sounding Alaskan name out of consideration for boys, for the moment. Though (male) writer Junot Diaz may put the sound-alike name back in the running for boys.

Nicandro might be of interest as a blend of two Anglo favorites -- Nicholas and Andrew.

Macarius, the name of several early saints, is virtually unknown in the U.S. though its Spanish forms Macario and the feminine Macaria are sometimes used. With the revival of many ancient s-ending names, Macarius might rise again, and it does carry the user-friendly nickname Mac.

William has any international variations, including the super-popular Liam. This version is largely unknown beyond the South Sea Islands.

Depending on the kanji characters used, this attractive and energetic Japanese name can have a variety of meanings relating to nature.

In JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Aragorn is the heir of the Dúnedain kings of the north.