Three Syllable Names for Boys

A nice enough last name that turns supercilious as a first.

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

Dashing surname for the Basque kingdom.

A Slavic name notably worn by Stefan Dragutin, a Serbian king from the 1200s AD.

This was the name of a 13th-century saint, a Mercedarian friar who was martyred by pirates. It derives from the name of the Greco-Egyptian bull god Serapis.

The name of the visionary second-century BC Indian physician, a definer of diseases and believer in a sound mind and body: a worthy inspiration.

Almost a cross between Azriel and Kai, Azakai feels bang on-trend among today's baby names yet is exceedingly rare.

Kristofer and all his cousins (and kousins) is an ancient name that was hugely popular from the 1970s through the 1990s, spawning a wide number of variations. Americans will be familiar with this phonetic spelling with an exotic spin.

Spanish speakers use this name for Jesus Christ only. Probably a good policy.

A limerick is an often humorous form of poetry with five lines (the last of which is the punchline). Limerick could be a fun choice for families with Irish heritage or a good sense of humor.

Obscure name from the New Testament.

Spanish form of the French name Baptiste, usually given in honor of St John the Baptist.