Four Syllable Names for Boys

A name rarely heard these days, it was the moniker of several early saints.

Cyriacus

Abdur Rahman is a masculine name of Arabic origin, combining "Abdur" meaning "servant of" and "Rahman" meaning "the most merciful," referring to one of Allah's attributes in Islam. It's a variation of Abdul Rahman and signifies one who serves the merciful God. The name is widely used throughout Muslim communities worldwide, particularly in South Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. It carries spiritual significance for many Muslim families who value its connection to divine mercy. While traditional in nature, the name continues to be popular for boys in Islamic households, representing both religious devotion and the admirable quality of mercy.

Abdur-rahman

In Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, Stelmaria is the beautiful name of Lord Asriel's snow leopard daemon. It's a pretty and plausible combo name reminiscent of Marian names like Stellamaris and Maristela.

Stelmaria

Actor Mahershala Ali single-handedly put this Biblical name on the map. If you think it's difficult to pronounce and spell, consider that it's short for Maher-shalal-hash-baz, the longest name in the Bible which Ali actually used in its entirety as his stage name until 2010.

Mahershala

A rare and picturesque floral name, elaborating on the popular Lily. Waterlilies symbolize peace and tranquility, and there's a lovely artistic association too, thanks to French Impressionist painter Claude Monet.

Waterlily

The Calla lily is a beautiful trumpet-shaped lily flower, usually white in color, which symbolizes purity and innocence. Its name derives from the Greek kallos, meaning "beauty".

 Calla lilies have long been associated with the goddess Hera. According to Greek legend, Zeus brought his son Hercules to nurse from Hera while she slept, so that he could have the strength of the gods. Hera awoke and pushed the baby away from her. Drops of milk flew across the sky, creating the milky way, and fell to earth, causing calla lilies to grow.

Callalily

The name of a small songbird, similar to a Lark – but far less commonly used as a name. Could give you the adorable nickname Pip.

Pipit

Obsolete Swanhild gives way to oh-so-modern Swan, joining the flock of newly fashionable bird names such as Wren and Lark. In France, the Swann spelling is fashionable for both sexes. But Swan carries an image of grace, though perhaps also a bit of languor. It's a lovely and original name, right for our times.

Swan

Lithe and leonine name chosen for her daughter by singer Erykah Badu, but fits in with wild nature names like Fox, Wolf and Bear for a boy.

Puma

Isle is a super rare nature name that sounds like an appealing unisex form of Isla.

Isle

Korbinian is a masculine name of German origin with deep historical roots, particularly in Bavaria. The name comes from the Latin 'Corbinianus' and gained prominence through Saint Korbinian, an 8th-century Frankish missionary who became the first bishop of Freising in Bavaria. The saint's legacy made the name especially popular in southern German regions where it has been used continuously since medieval times. Despite its ancient origins, Korbinian remains relatively rare outside German-speaking countries. The name has a distinctive, strong sound with its four syllables and combination of soft and hard consonants. In Germany, particularly Bavaria, the name continues to be chosen by parents appreciating its historical significance and regional cultural connections, often honoring family or religious traditions.

Korbinian

Seraiah is an Old Testament name attached to several minor Biblical figures. The father of Ezra the scribe was named Seraiah, as was the father of Joab. While Seraiah sounds somewhat feminine to the English speaker, as one of the few unused Biblical names, it could rise in popularity for boys.

Seraiah

A subtle nature name which would nevertheless make for a bold choice, saint’s name Corbinian derives from Latin corvus ("crow; raven").
It’s a traditional yet rare choice in parts of southern Germany, where it’s usually spelt Korbinian.

Corbinian

This Tolkien name is a variation on Meriadeg, a Breton name derived from Conan Meriadeg who was the legendary founder of Brittany. In Tolkien's novel, Meriadoc (shortened to the charming "Merry") is one of the hobbits who accompanies Frodo on his quest.

Meriadoc

Conan Meriadeg was the legnedary founder of Brittany. The Welsh variant Meriadoc was borrowed by J. R. R. Tolkien for the hobbit Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck. 

Meriadeg

Cornish variation on Meriadoc and Meriadeg.

Meriasek

In geography, a meridian is a line drawn around the curve of the Earth between the North and South Poles. The term comes from Latin meridianus, meaning "pertaining to midday", and the association with midday has led to the word gaining an added figurative meaning of "pinnacle; culmination".
 As a name, Meridian is rare, but it has potential as a modern unisex nature/virtue choice. Author Alice Walker gave the name to the eponymous character in her novel Meridian.

Meridian

Coined by Shakespeare for the main antagonist in his comedy Twelfth Night, the unfortunate Malvolio’s name literally means "ill will".
 Incidentally, a peace-loving character in Romeo and Juliet received the opposite name: Benvolio, meaning "good will".

Malvolio

This obscure 2nd-century saint’s name belonged to the first Christian martyr in Gaul. The saint also lent his name, in a roundabout way, to the village of Veryan in Cornwall.

Symphorian

Viridios was a pagan god of ancient Roman Britain. The name is thought to be Latin,
most likely derived from viridis ("green"), and perhaps a translated name for the Green Man of
British and European folklore. Viridius is an alternative spelling.

Viridios

Four-syllable boy names provide the perfect balance for a short surname and may impart an elaborate style on your son's name.

Boy names with four syllables include a few choices near the top of the popularity lists in the US and around the world, most notably Alexander and Sebastian.

Along with Alexander and Sebastian, other four-syllable boy names that make the US Top 1000 include Leonardo,

Four-syllable boy names provide the perfect balance for a short surname and may impart an elaborate style on your son's name. Boy names with four syllables include a few choices near the top of the popularity lists in the US and around the world, most notably Alexander and Sebastian. Along with Alexander and Sebastian, other four-syllable boy names that make the US Top 1000 include Leonardo, (Page 183)