Two Syllable Boy Names

So tied to being Jacqueline Kennedy's maiden name that it's best saved for a girl.

Irish surname that refers to High King Brian Boru, also spelled O'Brien. Makes a fabulous first name.

The Welsh form of Martin sounds the same, but has a little spelling twist.

Most famous as a sci-fi action film starring Keanu Reeves, the word matrix actually derives from the Latin for "womb". Max could be a cool nickname.

Would be an obscure but winning entry in this category, except for its similarity to the word brassiere, which would certainly arouse unwanted attention in grade school.

Manx variant of the Norse name Asketill.

This contemporary combo name burst onto the scene in tandem with the megasuccess of then-child singer Tevin Campbell in 1989, but has been losing its footing since the start of the millennium.

A picturesque city in eastern France that would make an unusual and stylish addition to the list of place names off the map.

The Hebrew name for Passover, making this the Jewish version of naming your child Christmas or Easter.