Two Syllable Boy Names

An old English redhead name -- one of the few that doesn't begin with the letter r -- with references both to a famous French knight and a magical horse.

While Yusuf is the more popular Arabic form of Joseph, Yousef is the Persian variant and is sometimes used as an Arabic transcription. Currently in the Top 500 in the UK and the Top 1000 in the US, it is still a familiar choice.

This is the Ukrainian version of Eustathios — the name of several early Greek saints — and therefore distantly connected to Eustace. It is currently among the top boy names in Ukraine.

In the Bible, a son of Abraham and Keturah; this ancient and musical name nonetheless sounds like a character in a 1950s science fiction movie.

In the Bible, Tabor is the name of the mountain that stood on the border between northern and southern Israel. This biblical place name is similar to the Hungarian name Tibor.

Rhythmic and captivating.

God of the underworld in Lithuanian mythology, known as "the phantom of the dead". He is a one-eyed, prophetic trickster capable of raising whirlwinds and leading the host of the dead through the skies.

The modern Hebrew variation of Ithai, a name from the Old Testament.

Talmai is the name of several minor characters in the Old Testament, including the father of Maacah, the wife of King David, and one of Anak’s three giant sons.

This familiar surname with a surprising meaning could be added to your list of undiscovered 'last names first' names.

On the other hand, Zarren is an improvement on Darren.

Chapman is derived from céapmann, an Old English occupational name for a merchant or marketman. The slang word "chap" came from chapman — which was also used as a term for a customer in 17th and 18th century England.

Zaire, the former name of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is an ultra-hot baby name for boys. It's inspired a number of variations, including Zyair, Zyaire, and now, Ziaire.

Shepherd is soaring in the charts, so why not Farmer? Perhaps because, unlike some of the occupation names that are so popular today, it is still an everyday word. Even so, if you're looking for a name that fits modern trends but no one else is using, Farmer could be the one.

Icy surname common in Ukraine.