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15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

  1. Gerald

    • Origin:

      English and Irish from German

    • Meaning:

      "ruler with the spear"

    • Description:

      Both a saint's name and a presidential one via Gerald Ford—who was born Leslie—Gerald is a quintessential 1930s-40s name, when it ranked as high as Number 19. Hence all those nice middle-aged and senior Jerrys we've known and loved. Gerald has always been popular in Ireland, accounting for the prevalence of Fitzgeralds there. Though not considered stylish, Gerald remains on the popularity charts. Cousin Gerard has a similar profile, Geraldo is the well-used Spanish version, and Geraldine is the most promising of the family, in line to follow the path of Josephine to imminent revival.
  2. Shannon

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "old and wise"

    • Description:

      The name of the longest river in the British Isles rose to the US Top 25 for girls in the 1970s and the Top 100 for boys, but has fallen off the Top 1000 for both genders. At the latest count, the name Shannon was given to about 200 babies in the US, about a third of those boys. As a favorite Irish name, Shannon has now been supplanted by newcomers such as Saoirse and Seanan.
  3. Amiel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is with my people"

    • Description:

      Amiel is a biblical name with lots of connections to those with a creative spirit, including director Jon Amiel, French pop singer Thierry Amiel, and medieval troubadour Gaubert Amiel. Ami (which means friend in French) is an obvious (and beautiful) nickname option.
  4. Stewart

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "steward"

    • Description:

      This ancient royal Scottish name and its equally-correct spelling French variation Stuart had a brief vogue in midcentury America--it was Number 286 in 1955--dropped off the list completely in the nineties.
  5. Darian

    • Origin:

      English variation of Darius, Latin from Greek and Persian, or Darren, English from Irish

    • Meaning:

      "possessing goodness; little great one"

    • Description:

      The most popular spelling in a family of names including Darien and Darion, Darian has nonetheless been on the decline since it peaked in the 1990s.
  6. Simone

    • Description:

      Simone as a masculine name originates from the Hebrew name Simon, meaning 'he who hears' or 'God has heard.' While Simone is primarily recognized as a feminine name in English-speaking countries, it maintains masculine usage in French and Italian cultures. As a male name, Simone has a sophisticated European flair, carrying associations with intellectualism and artistic sensibility. Notable bearers include Italian fashion designer Simone Porte Jacquemus and numerous Italian athletes and artists. The name's cross-cultural gender associations can create an interesting talking point for male bearers in English-speaking regions, where they might occasionally need to clarify its masculine usage in their cultural context.

  7. Baron

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a lord of the realm"

    • Description:

      If you're going to choose a noble word name, why not aim higher and pick Duke, Prince...or King. The Donald Trumps picked the Barron spelling for their little princeling.
  8. Nero

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "stern"

    • Description:

      The association with the infamous Nero, the fiddling Roman emperor, would be unavoidable. But there was also the detective Nero Wolfe, hero of many mystery stories.
  9. Ennis

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "from the island"

    • Description:

      An appealing Irish placename with a unisex feel, Ennis would be a fresh alternative to Dennis and Ellis. It's little-used for boys and even rarer for girls, but since Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons used it for their son, it could be one to watch.
  10. Keegan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "son of Egan"

    • Description:

      Keegan is one of a clan of spirited Irish surnames starting with K and ending with 'n'--this one with the cheery double 'e' in the middle-- that are appealing to an increasing number of parents. It derives from Mac Aodhagáin, meaning "son (or descendant) of Aodhagán," a diminutive of the Irish name Aodh--pronounced Aye.
  11. Randy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Randall, Randolph

    • Description:

      Ever since Austin Powers enlightened Americans that "randy" meant "horny," it's been hard to take this name seriously, and Randy has declined in popularity since.
  12. Eldridge

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "old, wise leader"

    • Description:

      Name long associated with eloquent Black Panther activist Eldridge Cleaver and jazz great Roy Eldridge.
  13. Andy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Andrew, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "strong and manly"

    • Description:

      Although we prefer Drew to the old Raggedy Andy, Andy has overtaken Drew as a name in its own right. About twice as many baby boys are named Andy, just Andy -- though about eight times as many parents go with the full Andrew.
  14. Stiles

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "steep hill, steps"

    • Description:

      Stylish surname name which can also be spelled Styles, as in One Direction band member Harry.
  15. Ruadhan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "red-haired"

    • Description:

      Ruadhan (sometimes spelt with a fada: Ruadhán) is a fashionable name in its native Ireland. Borne one of the Twelve Irish Apostles, it originated as a diminutive of Ruadh, meaning "red-haired". It has sometimes been Anglicized as Rowan.
  16. Silus

    • Description:

      Silus appears to be a variant spelling of Silas, which has ancient roots in Latin and Greek. The name Silas is mentioned in the New Testament as a companion of Paul and derives from the Latin 'silva' meaning 'wood' or 'forest.' As an alternative spelling, Silus offers a slightly more distinctive appearance while maintaining the same pronunciation. The traditional Silas has seen a significant revival in recent decades for its combination of biblical heritage and natural imagery, while Silus remains a more uncommon variant. This spelling variation offers parents a way to honor the classical name while giving it a subtle twist that sets it apart in written form.

  17. Thayer

    • Origin:

      French variation of Taylor

    • Meaning:

      "tailor"

    • Description:

      Thayer is an affable, less-common alternative to Taylor, with a much more indirect connection to its occupational source. Actor Thayer David (born David Thayer: Thayer was his father's first name) was known for his roles in Rocky and Dark Shadows.
  18. Tarian

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "shield"

    • Description:

      Country singer Travis Tritt is partial to the letter T for his children's names: he has a Tyler, a Tristan, and a son named Tarian. Tarian is a unisex Welsh name which, though used more for girls in Wales, would be perfectly acceptable here for a boy.
  19. Oisín

    • Origin:

      Irish Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "little deer"

    • Description:

      The name of the son of the legendary Finn McCool is often Anglicized to Ossian, but the original has recently been revived in Ireland and is currently among the most popular boys' names there.
  20. Atreus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "fearless"

    • Description:

      This unusual name from Greek mythology is gaining traction along with others in its class, such as Atlas, Artemis, and Apollo. The King of Mycenae (to where he'd been banished, after murdering his half-brother) , Atreus was also the father of King Agamemnon, an important commander in the Trojan War.