Two Syllable Names for Boys

The oldest, true original form of Björn, now obsolete.

Bjǫrn

The double Ts are pronounced with a slight pause between them like in "nighttime."

Hattak

Fionnán

A possible <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/412/christmas-baby-names">Christmas name</a> for a baby boy, if you find Noel too mundane. But we fear it doesn't sound very festive.

Yule

Tiomoid is a masculine name of Gaelic origin, representing an uncommon Irish variation of Timothy. The original Timothy derives from Greek meaning 'honoring God.' Tiomoid showcases the distinctive characteristics of Irish orthography, where traditional names are adapted with unique spelling patterns. The pronunciation might approximate 'CHUH-mid' or 'TEE-oh-mid' in Gaelic. Extremely rare outside Ireland and Irish diaspora communities, Tiomoid represents a deeply authentic connection to Irish cultural heritage. The name would be particularly appealing to those with strong Irish roots seeking a name that reflects their heritage while being quite distinctive. Its unusual appearance in writing contrasts with its more melodic traditional pronunciation.

Tiomoid

Virtue name popular with the Puritans, with a warm and welcoming sound. It was used for a minor character in <em>To Kill a Mockingbird</em>.

Welcome

Highland

Chashwi

Loriot is an unusual masculine name with French origins. In French, 'loriot' refers to the golden oriole bird, known for its bright yellow plumage and melodious song. As a personal name, Loriot carries natural symbolism and an artistic quality. While rare as a first name even in France, it may have originated as a surname or place name before transitioning to occasional use as a given name. The name has a distinctive, sophisticated sound with its flowing three syllables and soft ending. Loriot might appeal to parents seeking a unique name with French cultural connections and natural imagery. Its rarity offers individuality while its pronunciation remains relatively straightforward for speakers of various languages.

Loriot

Parents outside France may not know this name, but it slipped into the French Top 100 after Insta-celebrity couple Jessica and Thibault Garcia gave it to their son in 2019. It helps that it sounds similar to other currently popular French boy names, like Maël, Malo and Milan. Look out for his little sister Leewane's name in the charts in future years.

Maylone

A rare way to get to that striking X initial. Xenon is also a chemical element: a colorless, odorless noble gas with atomic number 54.

Xenon

Artjom is a masculine name primarily used in Eastern European countries, particularly Estonia, Russia, and other Baltic and Slavic regions. It's a variant of Artyom, which itself derives from the Greek name Artemios, connected to Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting and wilderness. The name carries connotations of strength, protection, and vitality. Artjom has maintained moderate popularity in Eastern Europe, especially in Estonia and Russia, where it ranks among the more common boys' names. In Western countries, the name remains relatively rare, giving it an exotic quality. The variation in spelling (compared to Artyom) reflects specific linguistic traditions of the regions where it's most commonly used.

Artjom

Enav is a rare Hebrew name that would work equally well for a son or daughter.

Enav

Magno

Matevž

An ultra-positive word name, notably the middle of musician Quincy Jones.


Delight

Common Slovene nickname for Jakob that also stands on its own in the Top 100. Jaša rhymes with Sasha.

Jaša

Tilen is the Slovene form of Giles — one of those names that feel ultra-British but is actually Greek in origin.

Tilen

Sámuel

Brajan

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 1794)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names