Two Syllable Boy Names

If you like names that are not really names -- some say, the wave of the future -- Harbor has an attractive sound as well as an appealing meaning and image. While Harbor is the commonly used spelling in the US, Harbour is seen more often in the rest of the English-speaking world.

Notable name of Václav Havel, the heroic poet and playwright who became president of the Czech Republic.

The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.

Khaled is a widely-used Arabic and Muslim name with a strong appealing meaning. Khalid is another popular spelling. Both versions are among the most familiar Arabic names for boys, perhaps thanks to DJ Khaled.

Cruise turns the Spanish surname Cruz into a hip, relaxed surname. Cruise has a beachy feel, like other rising word names Cove, Dune, and Coast.

A handsome nature name – and an intriguing alternative to Willow – that is also found as a rare English surname.

Peadair is one way to reinvent a classic, though insisting on the authentic pronunciation could cause problems.

Harvard's sibling.

A handsome Icelandic nature name also used in very small numbers in Sweden and Denmark.

This name may mean light but is likely to be heavy to wear outside of Spain.

This town in northern Libya could find a spot on the name map.

This unisex nature name is more common among baby girls due to its similarities to the popular name Isla.

Common surname rarely used as a first.

Birsha was a king of Gomorrha described as the "son of wickedness"