The Best Three Syllable Boy Names

  1. Rolando
    • Origin:

      Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese variation of Roland
    • Description:

      Rolando, along with brother name Orlando, are among the most attractive and appealing of Latinate names. It has been in the US Top 1000 every year since 1946.
  2. Sylvian
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "of the forest"
    • Description:

      Variant of the more popular Sylvain
  3. Nicholson
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "son of Nicol"
    • Description:

      If you're looking for a Nicholas substitute or namesake, Nicholson would make a more distinctive path to the likable nickname Nick, fitting in with other newer patronymics like Anderson and Harrison. Unusual but not outlandish, it is associated with writer Nicholson Baker, library advocate and author of Vox. And as a surname, of course, with Jack.
  4. Robinson
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "son of Robin"
    • Description:

      This can be a cool and unusual way to honor your family Robert, conjuring up memories of Robinson Crusoe and Swiss Family Robinson, as well as narrative poet Robinson Jeffers, born John Robinson, who shared his mother's middle name.
  5. Romero
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian
    • Meaning:

      "pilgrim to Rome, Roman"
    • Description:

      Romero is one of the less common variations of the stylish family of Rome-related names. Only 32 baby boys were named Romero in the US last year, versus nearly 5000 named Roman and 1100 named Romeo.
  6. Forester
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "dweller near the woods"
    • Description:

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

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "praiseworthy"
    • Description:

      This variation of Muhammad is common among Turkish Muslims.