Three Syllable Names for Boys

An ancient Roman family name, best known from the orator and author Marcus Tullius Cicero.

Non-American spelling of Savior.

This Grayson-soundalike has a long and distinguished pedigree, having belonged to both a Roman emperor and a 4th century Catholic saint who founded the see of Tours in central France. It would make a fabulous namesake for an important Grace in the family.

Some people may prefer this spelling to clarify the name's connection to John, but it could be one h too many, exemplified by its steady decline over the past two decades.

While the spelling Stefano is more common, Stephano makes a great choice for parents looking to give Stephen/Steven a more romantic feel. Although only given to 8 boys in the US in 2014, Stephano could be a great choice for parents looking for a name with the same flavor as Rafael, Matteo or Emilio. It appears as a character name in Shakespeare's The Tempest.

A modern spelling of Jedidiah.

Older variant of Ethelred

This originated as a nickname for a skinny person; could make a rhythmic first name as well.

Arshia, also spelled Arshiya, is a name used for both boys and girls mainly in Iran and among Indo-Persians. Nine girls and five boys were named Arshia in the US last year, with another seven girls given the Arshiya spelling.

Lakelyn is a fast-rising girl name of the last decade, combining a nature word with the ever-fashionable -lyn suffix. It is occasionally given to baby boys too (eight of them in 2020), no doubt helped by the similarity to Lachlan.

One of the many rhythmically appealing Italian names newly up for consideration, with more substance than the modelly FABIO. Variations: FABIO, FABIAN, FABRIZIO

Modern Greek form of Arion