Three Syllable Names for Boys

The original form of Stephen, a readily importable choice.

One of the fastest-rising boys names of 2017, Miliano can be seen as a cross between trendy unisex place name Milan and the whole Maximiliano/Emiliano family.

Form of Umar popular in West Africa.

Averill is an ancient name, most properly spelled Averil, that has a Boston Brahmin air – probably due to the image of statesman Averill Harriman. It's of the rare English surname names that originally derived from a female given name: Eoforhild (Everild), meaning "boar battle".

Woodsy names are fashionable for boys, as are surnames and occupational names, so Forester scores on all three. It can also be spelled Forrester.

If Angel is too popular for you, this super-rare related name might appeal, never given to more then 6 boys per year in the US.

Of the names derived from titles, this is one of the least obvious (unless you are of German extraction). Chancellor also has the attraction of offering the exciting - and very on-trend - nickname Chance.

Saint Wandrille de Fontenelle was a 6th century French saint. The name derives from the old Germanic name Wandregisel.

Derived from the Baltic component vyti, meaning "to chase," and tauta, "people." Vytautas the Great was a medieval Lithuanian king, still revered to this day.

DeLorean is an Anglicized variation of the French surname Deslauriers, originally used for someone who lived near laurel.

Attempts to modernize traditional Isaiah has led to this overly creative spelling.

Viator is a late Latin name, which belonged to a 4th-century Italian saint. Similar in sound to the word Aviator, this name has a slightly space-agey vibe.

In Estonian mythology, Ilmarine is a blacksmith who forges the celestial beings. He is immortal and capable of creating practically anything, but is portrayed as being unlucky in love.