Three Syllable Names for Boys

This unisex Japanese name has dozens of possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.

This Westernized form of the name of an ancient Mongol warrior is remembered primarily today through the works of Christopher Marlowe and Edgar Allan Poe.

Could a child named Warrior be anything but fierce and willful? We count Warrior among our Magic Names, those that are chosen for their ability to influence and protect their bearers. We see Warrior rising significantly in the next few years, joining current favorites like Legend, Hero, and Saint.

No: no Picasso, no Beethoven, and no Shakespeare.

A creative take on Malachi used in the 2000 horror movie Lost Souls.

Atkinson has never made it onto the American charts, although historical records provide evidence that it has been used as a given name before. Atkin is a Medieval nickname for Adam, making Atkinson a sneaky and unique way to honor an important Adam in your life.

Menahem derives from a Hebrew word meaning "the comforter" King Menahem of the Old Testament did not live up to his name — he was one of Israel’s cruelest kings.

Prince of the tribe of Zebulon in the Exodus, everyone will misunderstand this as Elias, with a stuffed nose.

A Zulu name given to a child who is planned be the last born, literally meaning "enough, sufficient".