Two Syllable Names for Boys

Masson

Master

Mato

Most famous as a sci-fi action film starring Keanu Reeves, the word matrix actually derives from the Latin for "womb". Max could be a cool nickname.

Matrix

Old-man name, soft as a fraying gray cashmere cardigan, that would be even cuter for a girl.

Maury

Maxten

Maxtyn

Maycen

Maylon

Effortlessly cool and sporty, but with a touch of ruggedness, McCall is a yet to be discovered last name choice. Unexpected, but enough like McKenzie, Callan, Callum, Mack, and Malcolm that it doesn't sound outlandish, it is currently a gender-neutral choice in the US, given to 15 girls and 13 boys in a recent year.
 
Borrowed from an Irish surname, McCall means "son of Cathal" or "son of Cathmhaol", two Irish given names meaning "battle rule" and "battle chief" respectively.
 
A celebrity and literary surname (Davina, Grayson, Alexander), McCall is the first name of influencers McCall Capozzi and McCall Mirabela and soccer player McCall Zerbon, while the Waldrops (of Sweet Home Sextuplets) chose it as one of their children's middle names.

Mccall

Stylized as McCrae, this attractive Scottish surname-name is found in Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove, as the surname of hero Augustus/Gus McCrae. Also spelled MacCrae or McRay among other variations, the meaning is variously given as son of grace or luck, or more literally as "son of Rath".
 
With appealing nickname Mac, McCrae was given to just 18 boys in a recent year and McCray to 7, though similar McKay and McCoy were more popular.

Mccrae

Stylized as McLane and sometimes spelled as McLain and McLean (along with the Mac versions), this occupational surname has potential as a given name. With the familiar sounds of popular Lane and Laney, the cool 'Mac' beginning of McKenzie, McCall, and Macauley, and a connection to the classic John, it has lots to recommend it.

Despite its popularity as a surname, McLane is as yet undiscovered as a first name, given to just 6 boys in a recent year. It was notably borne as a middle name by Benjamin McLane Spock, better known as Dr Spock, the author of Baby and Child Care (1946).

Mclane

Mikell

Milam

Mirko is a diminutive version of  Miroslav but is now given as a full name.

Mirko

Mohsen is a masculine Arabic name meaning "benefactor" or "one who does good," derived from the Arabic root "hasana" (to be good, to do good). This meaningful name is commonly used throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Muslim communities worldwide. Mohsen carries positive connotations of generosity, kindness, and moral excellence. In Islamic tradition, doing good deeds (ihsan) is highly valued, giving the name a spiritual dimension. While well-established in Arabic-speaking regions, Mohsen remains distinctive in Western countries. The name has maintained consistent usage rather than following trends, reflecting its timeless appeal. Parents choosing Mohsen often appreciate its positive meaning, cultural connections, and the balance it strikes between being recognizable within Muslim communities while remaining distinctive in multicultural settings.

Mohsen

Moiz

Mordy is primarily a masculine name functioning as a familiar diminutive of Mordecai, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'servant of Marduk' or 'warrior.' Mordecai is an important figure in the Jewish holiday of Purim, as told in the Book of Esther. While Mordecai has ancient roots, Mordy emerged as its casual, affectionate form particularly within Jewish communities. Though uncommon as a formal given name in broader society, Mordy maintains consistent usage within certain Jewish communities, especially among Ashkenazi Jews. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its ending 'y' sound, characteristic of affectionate nicknames. Mordy represents a bridge between ancient tradition and modern informality, allowing bearers to connect with historical heritage while having a more casual everyday name.

Mordy

Mosa

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 301)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names