Two Syllable Boy Names

Friendly option: has also been defined as "drinking companion".

One of the few biblical names ending in the upbeat o.

Luxor is just waiting to be discovered as a baby name. It has a lot going for it — an easy and fashionable nickname (hello, Lux!), unisex appeal, and a place name connection. Luxor is the modern-day name for the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes. It was derived from the Arabic term al-ʾuqṣur, referring to palaces or castles.

Transferred use of the surname Vianney, in reference to French saint Jean-Marie Vianney. It is generally masculine in France, Belgium and French-speaking Africa, but in Latin America it is mainly feminine and sometimes spelt Vianey.

Phonetic spelling brought to light by actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Noha is a multicultural, gender-neutral choice, with a bright but gentle feel. As a Hebrew and Assyrian name, it is associated with light and illumination, whereas as an Arabic name, it is used as a predominantly feminine choice, denoting wisdom. There is the possibility that in the States, some parents might be using it as an alternative to the hugely popular Noah too.

Fanciful name created by L. Frank Baum for a character in his book Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz.

Associated with Erdem Moralioglu, the Turkish-Canadian-British fashion designer.

The perfect Latin-accented hero name to honor labor activist César Chavez.

A name that seems to switch genders when it switches nationalities.

A somewhat solemn name for a child. The feminine version is Bakarne.