Two Syllable Names for Boys

Pontus is a Greek sea god who rules over fish and other creatures of the ocean.

Pontus

Abrian is a contemporary masculine name that blends elements of popular names like Adrian, Brian, and Abraham. While not having extensive historical usage, it emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward creating distinctive-sounding names with familiar elements. The name has a melodious quality and modern appeal, with the 'Ab' prefix potentially connecting to Hebrew names meaning 'father.' Abrian remains relatively uncommon, making it an attractive option for parents seeking something distinctive without being completely unfamiliar. Its combination of traditional sounds in a fresh arrangement gives it versatility across different cultural contexts while maintaining a masculine identity that works well in contemporary naming trends.

Abrian

A big name to bestow upon a baby, but in line with word names that are becoming increasingly fashionable, such as Legend and Royal.

Radiant

The Greek god of intellect, Coeus is one mythological figure whose name has not been revived in modern times...but should be.

Coeus

Björn is a pervasive Swedish name that can be found on popularity charts throughout Northern Europe and now in the US as well. There are too many renowned Björns (and Bjørns and Bjorns) to list them all here, but an early bearer is Björn Ironside, Viking chief and king of Sweden. Modern associations include tennis great Björn Borg, who helped popularize his name in the 1970s, and Björn Ulvaeus, one-quarter of the Swedish band ABBA.
 
Björn means "bear" and is related to names including Benno and Bernard.

Björn

Kublai Khan was the fifth khagan-emperor of the Mongol Empire (reigned 1260-1294). He also founded the Yuan dynasty in China as a conquest dynasty in 1271, and ruled as the first Yuan emperor until his death in 1294. He was a grandson of Genghis Khan.

Kublai

Vyvian is a masculine variation of Vivian, which interestingly began as a male name derived from the Latin 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'living.' While Vivian is now predominantly used for girls in English-speaking countries, the spelling Vyvian helps reclaim its masculine roots. This spelling variation gives the name a distinctive appearance while maintaining its classical origins. Historically, Vivian was used for men in medieval times, notably Saint Vivian, a 5th-century French bishop. The name remains rare for boys in contemporary usage, making Vyvian an uncommon choice that combines historical precedent with a unique spelling. Its meaning conveys vitality and life-affirming energy.

Vyvian

A rare English place name and surname that gives hipster nature name Fox a more preppy, refined twist.

Foxton

The Turkish transcription of Furqan, another name for the Quran.

Furkan

Appearing several times in Greek mythology, Pallas is an epithet of Athena, the goddess or wisdom, and, depending on which version of the legends you follow, is also borne by a (female) childhood friend of Athena; by a giant son of Gaia, whom Athena slays; a Titan war god; a teacher of Athena; and a grandson of the King Evander, who features in Virgil's Aeneid.
 
Pronounced PAHL-LAHS in Classical Greek and PAL-uhs in English, it could mean "to brandish" or it could mean "youth".

Pallas

Mottel, also spelled Motl or Motel, was once a common Yiddish name in Ashkenazi Jewish communities. It's never been recorded on the US charts, but the feminine variation, Mattel, is beginning to rise in religious families.

Mottel

A straightforward and intriguing Hebrew name that feels fresher than the popular Ezra. 

Arza

An Old Polish form of Andrew that has ranked in the charts in Poland since at least 2000. A recent year saw it feature in the Top 150, just outranked by the alternative spelling 	Andrzej. 

Jędrzej

A phrase used in versions of the Bible, possibly referring to Satan.

Helel

Kreston

Shiya is a masculine name with varied cultural origins. In Hebrew contexts, it may function as a diminutive of Isaiah (meaning 'God is salvation'), while in some Asian cultures, particularly Chinese, it carries meanings related to poetry or beginning. The name has a gentle, flowing quality with its soft consonants and open vowel sounds. Shiya remains relatively uncommon in Western naming practices, making it a distinctive choice. The name's cross-cultural nature gives it versatility and international appeal. With its melodic sound pattern and meaningful associations across different traditions, Shiya appeals to parents seeking names that work well globally while maintaining a sense of uniqueness and special significance.

Shiya

Brunon

Sparkling unisex name that skews masculine in its native Japan.

Teru

Ikram is an Arabic name used for both girls and boys, though in the US it was given to no babies of any gender last year. The male version is sometimes spelled Ikraam.

Ikram

A lovely meaning and sound -- if you're fluent in Dutch.

Feie

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 1758)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names