Two Syllable Boy Names

A popular unisex Mongolian name with a precious meaning.

Name of a great Indian Mogul king, a Matt Groening cartoon character, and many Indian restaurants.

An Icelandic combo name which would be a nice nod to an ancestral Rose.

Likely inspired by popular Ezra, 24 parents used the name Ezryn for their baby boys in 2022.

This attractive Arabic name is gaining attention in the US, used equally for boys and girls. Indeed, its sound (it rhymes with the feminine Tamar but ends with the fashionably masculine -ar sound as in Oscar) and most logical nickname (Sam) make it a choice that's at once accessible and distinctive for both genders.

Spirited unisex Hebrew name.

A creative way to honor a Gregory.

Eastman is a solid, old-style Atlantic seaboard surname. But as a first name, we think Easton works better.

Evocative African choice.

This name of a river in Wales represents a vowel change from Alan, which makes the name somewhat more intriguing, but still possibly not intriguing enough. Bonus points if you're a surfer, sailor, or you're expecting a baby born under a water sign of the zodiac: It's one of the more unusual names that mean water.