Two Syllable Names for Boys

Brantson

Thaman

Bernez is more frequently seen as a last name, but this Breton version of Bernard might freshen up a somewhat dowdy English name.

Bernez

Hassaan

Dipak is a masculine name with a shining meaning, that has its roots in Sanskrit and Indian culture.
This powerful and significant name is particularly associated with Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, symbolizing knowledge, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment. Commonly used throughout India, Nepal, and among Indian diaspora communities worldwide, Dipak is sometimes alternatively spelled as Deepak or Deepak. The name carries connotations of bringing clarity and dispelling darkness, both literally and metaphorically. While not among the most common names in Western countries, it has gained international recognition, partly through figures like author Deepak Chopra. Dipak offers a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with spiritual significance, cultural heritage, and a positive symbolic meaning.

Dipak

Jeanette

Lendal

Corky

Randyll is a masculine name representing a spelling variation of Randall or Randal, which derive from the Old Norse name Randulfr, combining elements meaning "shield" and "wolf." This particular spelling with the double "l" gives the name a distinctive appearance while maintaining the traditional pronunciation. The name gained some recognition through its use for the character Randyll Tarly in George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series and its television adaptation "Game of Thrones." While the standard Randall has maintained moderate popularity throughout the 20th century in English-speaking countries, the Randyll variant remains quite uncommon, appealing to parents seeking familiar sounds with unique spelling or to fans of fantasy literature.

Randyll

Tatar is a masculine name connected to the Turkic ethnic group known as the Tatars, who have historically inhabited parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. As a given name, it directly references this cultural heritage and carries connotations of resilience and cultural pride. The name is uncommon outside communities with Turkic or Central Asian connections. Tatar has a strong, rhythmic quality with its repeated consonant sounds. Parents choosing this name often have cultural or ancestral ties to Tatar heritage or are drawn to its distinctive cultural significance. The name's simplicity and symmetrical structure make it phonetically accessible despite its relative rarity in Western naming traditions.

Tatar

Erikc

Jaydus

Gurbir

This intriguing surname name belongs to a character in the 2008 novel The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer. Its origins are not entirely clear. It may derive from David, like Dawson or Dawes, or it may derive from French doux, douce "soft, sweet".

Dawsey

A Japanese name that could work easily in different languages, Yugo may also be transcribed as as Yuugo and Yūgo. As with many Japanese names, the meaning varies depending on which kanji are used.
 
Popular meanings include "excellent + mind"; "gentle + core", "courage + to defend"; "excellent + protection", "excellent + realizing, understanding"; and "friend+ awaken", though other meanings are possible. 
 
There was also a series of cars called Yugo, produced by the Yugoslav company, Zastava, between 1980 and 2008. In this case, it would mean "south" or "south Slavic".

Yugo

Paxtin

Sharp and sleek, it refers to Benjamin being compared to a wolf in Genesis. 

Zeév

Iilis

A domesticated take on Wolf, if the animal name is too ferocious for your liking. Wolfie has never charted as a given name in the US, but that may soon change now that Wolf names are of interest following Kylie Jenner's baby name change.
 
Interior design and reality TV family the Novogratz have a son named Wolfgang, known as Wolfie.

Wolfie

Karac

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 1339)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names