Two Syllable Boy Names

Variation of Tavish, a Scottish form of Thomas, that's associated with radio/TV personality Tavis Smiley.

A spelling that would definitely attract a lot of attention -- and a certain amount of confusion as well.

Roody was introduced to the world by musician Allen Stone, who named his son Roody Rocket. Roody is among the most unique celebrity baby names of recent years.

Strongly identified with peace-accord-seeking Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat.

One of many Luca variations making its way up the charts.

Isle is a super rare nature name that sounds like an appealing unisex form of Isla.

This is a rarely heard multi-cultural name, related to a 14th century Jewish scholar named Kalonymous ben Kalonymous, who translated important texts from Arabic to Hebrew. It is also a Hungarian derivative of Colman, via the Latin Columba, meaning dove, and was the name of a 12th century king of Hungary. Its modern sound make it an interesting option.

A simple and appealing multi-cultural form of John.

Surname name Grayson has become quite popular in recent years, bringing with it Gray, Grey, Greyson, and, yes, Graysen.

Estonian cognate of Yuri, the Russian form of George.

The Latin name for the holly tree would make an interesting nature-inspired alternative to Alex.

The 6th century Irish saint Mirin emigrated to Scotland and now is the patron saint of both the Glasgow suburb of Paisley and the game of football. Mirren is one modern spelling; the Cornish Merryn, best known as the name of the seacoast town St. Merryn, is also related. The name is usually used for girls.

An eider is a sea duck whose feathers make ultra-soft eiderdown.

Surprising relative of the French saints' name Blaise, which is definitely easier on the English ear than vowelsome Italian version. Also spelled BIAGIO.

Either means "the flowers" or "the child" – lei can mean both. Either way, Kalei is a strong and pretty Hawaiian name.

Fannar is one of the top names for boys in Iceland but is rarely seen anywhere else in the world.