Two Syllable Boy Names

An international variation of Ronan primarily found in Brazil.

A forward-looking word name.

A li'l hell-raiser name in the Ryder-Rogue-Rebel vein.

Unconventional nickname option that's best kept as a nickname.

As passé as Hilton and Milton.

Masculine short form of the Berber name Tiziri, meaning "moonlight" in Tamazight.

A Near Eastern favorite, with an agreeable, evocative sound.

We've been hearing a lot more of Silas and even of Cyrus, which means the obscure Tiras may have a shot at resurrection as a same-but-different name. And you can call him Ti. The Old Testament Tiras was a grandson of Noah.

Though we usually think a name's image in contemporary culture supersedes its ancient meaning, this is a case where the definition could undermine a child's self-esteem.

In its original form, Shiloh is a soft unisex name, with connections to both the Bible and American history. While it is often associated with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter, born in 2006, Shiloh ranks in the US Top 500 for girls and boys.

Myron still has ways to go before sounding stylish again, but this Eastern European variation has a more contemporary look.

Samuel Beckett, inspired by the French surname Godeau, created the name Godot for his play, Waiting for Godot.

Americans tend to pronounce Godot with the emphasis on the second syllable, but Beckett has said this is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is GOD-oh, with the first syllable stressed.

While the lin ending is more commonly found in girls' names, Carlin is an authentic Irish male choice and was used just about evenly for both sexes in the US last year.

Better for an Air Force base than a baby.

A variation on the more popular Colton and Colter, Kolter has the on-trend K initial, but still holds the same Wild West vibes as its counterparts and lends itself to familiar nickname Kole. Given to nearly 200 boys in 2023, it has tripled in use since 2020.

Like so many names starting with Dar- (e.g. Darcy, Darius, and Darbey) this name feels so suave and aristocratic. British musician Darnell Bristol went by nickname Dee.