Three Syllable Names for Boys

Zosimus is a quirky Z starting name with a long history. It has been the name of several early saints and a pope, as well as the Byzantine author of a history of the Roman Empire, published in the sixth century CE.

A worthy honoree that would place a too-heavy expectation on a child, probably subjecting him to ridicule. Try Pablo instead.

A name with vision.

The Vanderbilts were America's wealthiest family for almost a century, giving this name a strong association with luxury and industry. The Vanderbilts got their surname from their hometown in the Netherlands, De Bilt (meaning "low hill"). The genitive Dutch word van means "from".

Like many other popular Turkish name, Aydemir is a strong option deriving from the root ay meaning "moon".

This appealing name of a mythical king of Tara whose reign brough prosperity to his kingdom is strongly associated with actor Sean. The Irish form is Conaire.

A cool Igbo name with a wonderful meaning.

Attractive Japanese name that may garner more attention due to the character Tadashi Hamada from Big Hero 6.

Zuberi has separate origins as a Swahili given name meaning "strong," and an Arabic surname — primarily among Sunni Muslims in Pakistan — meaning "superior."

The name of a High Priest in the Hebrew Bible.

A lovely soft-yet-strong unisex Swahili name, with a great meaning to boot.

This old-time name for a sofa would not be comfortable as a baby name.

Common in its native Lithuania, but likely to read feminine in Anglophone countries. Stick with Emil.