Four Syllable Names for Boys

A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.

A popular name in South Africa, said to mean "to do good" or "to do great things".

Zephyrinus is the form of the name of the Greek god of the west wind best known as the name of a Jewish pope and saint.

The given name of Hanging Maw, the leading chief of the Overhill Cherokee during the late 18th century.

A Roman name deriving from Julius, a Roman nomen (family name). Its origin is shrouded in history, but possible roots include Latin iuvenis, meaning "youthfu"; Greek ioulos, meaning "downy-bearded"; or Jovis, a form of Jupiter, which means "sky father".

Actor Mahershala Ali single-handedly put this Biblical name on the map. If you think it's difficult to pronounce and spell, consider that it's short for Maher-shalal-hash-baz, the longest name in the Bible which Ali actually used in its entirety as his stage name until 2010.

Russian form of the Greek name Athanasius, borne by renowned 19th century Russian poet Afanasy Fet.

An ancient Roman names of unknown origin, generally (albeit rarely) encountered these days in its more streamlined Tarquin form. It was borne by two early kings of Rome.