Two Syllable Boy Names

Introduced to the baby name lexicon by Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick when they used it as the middle name for their daughter Penelope. As they've proven, it's a nouveau way to honor a Scott.

Dutch short form of Jacobus, popular in South Africa.

The original Greek form of the name that has variations in many cultures and languages, most prominently in English George.

This name was almost unknown until soccer player Keylor Navas brought it to the world's attention. You could consider it a twist on Caleb or Taylor.

An English place name and surname derived from the name of the River Exe, which runs mainly in Devon and Somerset in the southwest of England. The river's name simply means "water" from Brythonic uisk.

Paulie is one short form that never caught on the way Stevie and Danny did, except for the sadistic mama's boy on The Sopranos. Pauley buttons it up and turns it into a surname.

A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.

Other occupational names would be more commonly accepted, though the Mad Men character has certainly brought it to the fore.

A bright, optimistic Indian boy name that is occasionally used in the US.

Attractive placename/surname with a somewhat aristocratic feel.