Two Syllable Boy Names

A little-known 6th century saint's name that might appeal to lovers of Dominic.

This fashionable-sounding surname is surprisingly rare, considering its proximity to popular Ryder. Musical fans will recognise it as the fictional high school setting for Grease.

Whether you choose to end it with a C or a K, Cadok possesses an energy that many parents seek out for their child's name. Welsh Cadoc has a saintly connection, if that sways you either way.

As a given name, Wheelock has been passed down to generations of the Whitney family — descendants of Eli Whitney, creator of the cotton gin. The first Wheelock Whitney — known as Wheels — was named after his mother, Alice Wheelock. His son, Wheelock Whitney Jr. went by Whee, and Wheelock Whitney III is called Lock.

The Greek god of intellect, Coeus is one mythological figure whose name has not been revived in modern times...but should be.

This phonetic spelling variation of Israel was given to 17 baby boys in 2022, but the spellings Israel and even Izrael rank much higher.