Two Syllable Boy Names

In Maori and other Polynesian mythology Rangi or Ranginui was a god of the sky, husband of the earth goddess Papa or Papatuanuku. This strong and simple Māori name would make for a fresh celestial choice.

A name with two strong literary associations, one overwhelmingly negative -- Lolita's pedophilic narrator Humbert Humbert -- and one positive, in the preferable European version: Italian author Umberto Eco.

Scottish Gaelic form of Hilary

The mute, horn-honking Marx Brother's real name was Adolph -- so Harpo represented a huge step up. Also, it's Oprah's production company (her name spelled backward).

In Slovenia, Gaber is used as both a nickname of Gabrijel and a nature name. Gaber is the Slovene word for the hornbeam tree.

Interesting name with affable meaning.

One of the most distinguished names in literature could become a hero name in a family of poetry-lovers -- or be seen as a trendy new occupational name.

A 4th-century Greek saint's name belonging to a shepherd and bishop, also transcribed as Spiridon. Spyros and Spiros are the charismatic short forms used in Greek - though English speakers might use Spyro.

What do you call it when you're acting like a Kyle? Kylin'.

This French surname — stemming from Dupré, meaning "from the meadow" — was given to 20 baby boys as first name in 2022.