Two Syllable Boy Names

Devi is the name of a Hindu goddess. Deva or Dev are male forms.

A common surname in Scotland, but a starchy first name choice.

Benevolent name found in Israel in several forms, including Doran and Doroni.

Ianto is a lively and unique spin on John, possible familiar to American sci-fi fans via the popular character on Torchwood.

Ammon is connected to two religions in the US and is used exclusively between the two of them. Prior to the 1960s, Ammon was considered a solely Amish name. In the Amish community, Ammon is bestowed in honor of Jacob Amman, whom the Amish sect is named after.

This Welsh surname might be an interesting alternative to the popular Evan, though that Bev beginning conjures up a fifty-five-year-old woman named Beverly.

Kenver is derived from the ancient British name Cunmorus, meaning "great chief." We much prefer this newer iteration.

An unusual member of the popular -iah ending clan.

Sweet and jaunty Scottish short form of Lachlan.

Sabik, a star in Ophiuchus, makes for a rather harsh-sounding name. If you're looking skyward for a baby name, you'd do better with Orion or Jupiter. But if you are searching for names that mean new beginnings, this is one unusual choice.

This evocative name of a dramatic tropical Indian fig tree is ready to move west.

Vihan is a popular male name in India. In America, around 50 boys a year receive this name, making it quite a rare choice.

When you like Eric, but wish it were longer; also the name of a great early English poet.

Unfashionable surname, best left in the forest with Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

While Jairus is rare, this Spanish variation is heard in the US, having ranked in the Top 1000 for the last three decades. It currently ranks in the latter end of the charts, while similar sounding Kairo, Cairo, and Kyro rank higher.

In the Bible, Gershon is one of Levi’s sons. The name is a variation of Gershom, another Old Testament name that is now primarily used in Orthodox Jewish communities.

Scorpius is the constellation that the Scorpio zodiac sign originates from. It was given its venomous name due to the constellation's resemblance to a scorpion's tail.