Two Syllable Boy Names

Intriguing David alternative, though American tongues will have trouble wrapping themselves around three vowels in a row.

This evocative Arabic name is often heard in India.

Surname known as the last name of the other side of the Kardashian clan.

Hard to think of this name without "Captain" in front of it.

Well-liked nature name in Iceland, but unlikely to translate well in the US.

Lyosha is a common nickname for Aleksei, the Russian form of Alexios.

Elkan is derived from Elkanah, the name of Samuel's father in the Old Testament.

An attractive optical illusion where heat causes light to reflect in the air as if off a body of water. It was used as a character name in the 2004 animated film The Incredibles.

Where as a serenade is an evening love song, an aubade is sung first thing in the morning.

This handsome surname is used for boys in small numbers — for now. It's an energetic choice— literally, Renner is derived from the word rennen, meaning "to run".

Power is one of the new crop -- Justice, Liberty, Peace -- of strong, clear-cut, declarative choices, though this one carries more assertiveness than virtue.

Wealthy was used for girls in the late 19th and early 20th century, with a meaning that implied a wealth of blessings. Today, it's difficult to see Wealthy and not think cash, but luckily names that mean wealth are currently en vogue. We see it as a new unisex possibility that's likely to reemerge on the charts.