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15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

  1. Euan

    • Origin:

      Gaelic, Anglicized form of Eoghann

    • Meaning:

      "born of the yew tree"

    • Description:

      The attractive Euan and Ewan are just coming onto the U.S. radar, via actor Ewan MacGregor and Harry Potter's Euan Abercrombie.
  2. Lowan

    • Origin:

      Indigenous Australian

    • Meaning:

      "malleefowl"

    • Description:

      Half-way between Logan and Rowan, Lowan could be an interesting pick for parents looking for an off-the-beaten-track nature name.
  3. Celyn

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "holly"

    • Description:

      Celyn, which starts with the hard K sound and rhymes with Helen, is a Top 100 name in Wales although largely unknown outside that tiny, beautiful country. It is usually a masculine name.
  4. Antares

    • Origin:

      Astronomical name

    • Description:

      Antares is a star in the Scorpio constellation, making it an interesting choice for babies born under that zodiac sign. It is the fifteenth-brightest star in the night sky, appearing as a reddish star when viewed with the naked eye. This reddish tint is what lent the star its name, whcih mean "equal to Ares" who is the god of war and associated with the red planet Mars.The sky's other name is Alpha Scorpii, but Antares is a far more romantic choice.
  5. Benny

    • Description:

      Benny is traditionally a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Benjamin, which comes from Hebrew and means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." Benny can also serve as a nickname for other names like Benedict, Bennett, or Bentley. Throughout the 20th century, Benny gained recognition through notable figures like bandleader Benny Goodman and comedian Benny Hill. The name has a friendly, approachable quality that has maintained modest popularity over the decades. While some parents choose Benny as a given name, it more commonly serves as an affectionate nickname that conveys warmth and familiarity.

  6. Timo

    • Origin:

      Norwegian, Finnish, German, and Dutch variation of Timothy

    • Meaning:

      "honoring God"

    • Description:

      Popular in its own right in Germany and definitely makes a more intriguing and grownup short form of the classic Timothy than Timmy or even Tim.
  7. Adlai

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is just"

    • Description:

      Adlai is an Old Testament name long associated with 1950's liberal presidential candidate Stevenson, who was named after his grandfather, who was Grover Cleveland's vice president in the nineteenth century. Now it's an unusual Biblical choice ripe for rediscovery.
  8. Cosmas

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "order, beauty, universe"

    • Description:

      Cosmas was the name of an Arabian saint who was martyred with his twin brother Damian. They are the patron saints of physicians.
  9. Kuba

    • Origin:

      Short form of Jakub, Polish, Czech, and Slovak variation of Jacob, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"

    • Description:

      Kuba is the attractive short form of Jakub, the spelling of Jacob commonly used in Poland. Much more distinctive than Jake!
  10. Ramon

    • Origin:

      Catalan variation of Raymond

    • Description:

      The Latin Ramon has been in the U.S. Top 1000 since the beginning of baby-naming time, i.e. the past 130+ years. Ramon is the perfect blend of worldly and familiar, with a rocker edge via The Ramones. A cool name classic, if there ever was one.
  11. Coco

    • Origin:

      French and Spanish nickname name

    • Description:

      The most famous male Coco was Britain's beloved Coco the Clown, whose proper name was Nicolai. An adorable informal pet name not recommended for the birth certificate.
  12. Talcott

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "cottage near the lake"

    • Description:

      Similar in style or sound to Prescott, Maverick and Beckett, this far rarer name feels formal and strong. Notably borne by socialist Talcott Parsons, nicknames Tal or Otto might soften it a little. Alcott is a similar option with a literary ties.
  13. Brantley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "sword, fiery torch"

    • Description:

      Brantley is one of several English surnames that was new to the tops in 2009. A possible-probable inspiration is the country rock singer Brantley Gilbert.
  14. Reuel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "friend of God"

    • Description:

      This soft-yet-sturdy Biblical name belonged to Moses’ father-in-law (also called Jethro) and was the second middle name of J.R.R. Tolkien.
  15. Jordi

    • Origin:

      Catalan variation of George

    • Description:

      To the American ear, Jordi seems like a nickname for Jordan, which means this popular name from Catalonia could certainly cross cultures.
  16. Keller

    • Origin:

      German occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "cellar master"

    • Description:

      Keller is a German surname that originated as an occupational name for a cellar or store master, which seems to be the background of several of the most stylish new German names for boys. One of the stylish new two-syllable -er ending names for boys, Keller is rising up the ranks heading for the Top 1000. It may be an honorific for Helen Keller.
  17. Fitzroy

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of the king"

    • Description:

      An English surname originally given to the illegitimate sons of a monarch. It might be a nice middle name choice to honor an ancestral Roy, though as a first, it does have a cool meaning.
  18. Sascha

    • Origin:

      German variation of Sasha

    • Meaning:

      "defending warrior"

    • Description:

      In Europe, this name is mostly male, but here it's more fashionable for girls. It's a diminutive of Alexander.
  19. Skyler

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Schuyler

    • Description:

      While Skylar is currently the most popular spelling choice for girls - and the spelling seen most often - the Skyler option is more (statistically) unisex. Given to boy and girls in nearly equal numbers each year, it ranks around the middle of the US Top 1000 and is given to more than 400 boys every year.
  20. Izzy

    • Origin:

      Nickname

    • Description:

      Multipurpose pet name serving Isidore, Isaac, Israel, and -- increasingly -- Isabel.