Two Syllable Names for Boys

Jeanmarc

Uduak is a name from the Ibibio language, native to Southern Nigeria.

Uduak

An unusual Irish name which belongs to several historic Irish kings and heroes. Easy to spell and pronounce, this bouncy nature name has potential beyond Ireland's shores.
<br/><br/>A famous contemporary bearer is Enda Kenny, who served as Ireland’s Prime Minister from 2011-2017.

Enda

Kene

<p>Ancil is a rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Anselm, a Germanic name meaning 'God's helmet' or 'divine protection,' or from Ancell, a diminutive of Anselm. Alternatively, it could connect to Latin 'ancilla' meaning 'servant' or be a variant of Ancelot, a French diminutive of Ancel. Popular briefly in the early 20th century in America, Ancil has since become quite uncommon. The name carries a vintage charm with its soft consonants and crisp ending. Notable bearers include American folk artist Ancil Goodman and baseball player Ancil Hoffman. With its short, distinctive sound and historical roots, Ancil offers a rare alternative to more common short masculine names.</p>

Ancil

Lewell

Lagrand

Oscer

Zenebe is an appealing name well-used in Ethiopia but rarely heard outside its native land.  But it translates easily into English and Zen makes for a cool and attractive nickname.  A winning choice for those looking for an African boys' names that bridges cultures.

Zenebe

Makhy

Xayven

Sandon

Rasheim

Jerrit

Noadiah has biblical namesakes both male and female. The male Noadiah is mentioned in the Book of Ezra, and the female Noadiah is a prophetess in the Book of Nehemiah. Noadiah combines popular Noah with the Old Testament ending seen in modern choice biblical names like Jeremiah and Zachariah.

Noadiah

Kaiyro

Silva

Chrisshawn

Jvaughn

Zykee

Two-syllable boy names are the most prevalent in the complete lexicon of male names in Anglophone cultures, with more than 15,000 choices on this complete list of every boys' name on Nameberry with two syllables.

, with the top two boy names Liam and Noah having two syllables each. Other common choices include Henry, Jackson, and Ethan.

 with two syllables include Orson, Roscoe, and Altan. Click here for a hand-curated list of the 

full list of over 15,000 two-syllable male names

, ordered by their current rank on Nameberry.

Two-Syllable Boy Names with meanings, origins, and popularity, including top two syllable names for boys and unique boy names with 2 syllables. (Page 1292)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names