Two Syllable Boy Names

Though it appears as if it could be Irish, Cilan is an invented name from the Pokemon universe, derived directly from the word "cilantro."

Eddard is a spin on Edward created by author George R.R. Martin for the Game of Thrones series. Eddard, usually known as Ned, Stark was the wise and good King of the North whose shocking murder at the end of the first season of the TV show set off years of chaos. While Eddard as a name may have more earthly ties than Sansa or Daenerys, it's linked firmly to the Game of Thrones franchise and will peg you as a fan.

Elbridge is an uncommon last name used as first. It sounds rather forbidding, but Bridge would be a cute, modern nickname.

Firmly in Dad name territory in Norway, where it peaked in the early 1970s.

This would make a startling but likable choice; poet Dylan Thomas used it for a character in his play "Under Milk Wood."

This is a both fresher and cooler spin on David.

The name of the most renowned of the Old Masters is a potential option for families who put an emphasis on the creative. Rembrandt Peale was a member of the Peale family of painters, all named for famous artists.

Ewart has long been extinct as a first name, and the prominent placement of "ew" and "wart" probably has something to do with it. Ewart originated as a Norman form of Edward and an occupational surname name. The surname was related to the Middle English word ewehirde, from the Old English components meaning "ewe" and "herdsman."

The New Jersey cities of Camden and Trenton are in, but the name of the state has not caught on to anywhere near the same extent, possibly due to its association with knitted pullovers and reality TV. Nevertheless, Jersey peaked as a masculine name in 2022, when it was given to around 60 boys.

Looks modern, but sounds like the dated Ronnie.

With the fashion for all names Rom, this strong surname with ties to Old Master painter George has new possibilities. Obviously, it now has more political associations than artistic.

This tough and attractive name is popular in its native Bosnia and Turkey, though globally, it might be better known in the form of Timur.

This warm-sounding virtue name is popular in parts of Africa, where there is a strong tradition among Christian parents especially to choose spiritual word names for their children.

Nigal is an occasionally-used alternate spelling of this proper-sounding name well-used throughout the United Kingdom.

Most popular as a given name among Gen X men in Turkey. These days, a baby is more likely to be named Yavuz Selim, a double-barreled first name in honor of the sultan of the Ottoman Empire.