Two Syllable Names for Boys

Shashwat

A unisex Japanese name, with a variety of meanings depending on which kanji combinations are used. It is often said to mean "aster", giving it a botanical tie, and a link to remembrance based on the symbolism of the aster flower. 
 
The name is sometimes transcribed as Sion or Xion, and is used as the Japanese pronunciation of the Hebrew Zion. 
 
Used in a variety of anime and manga series, it is also borne by footballers Shion Homma, Shion Inoue, and Shion Niwa, boyband member and idol Shion Tsurubo, and filmmaker Sion Sono.

Shion

Shragi

Shyheim appears to be a modern name with possible connections to Arabic naming traditions. It may be related to the Arabic name 'Shaheem' or could be a variant spelling of 'Shahim,' which connects to roots meaning 'hawk' or 'sharp.' Alternatively, some suggest it might be a creative modern construction incorporating the English word 'shy' with an Arabic-influenced suffix. The name gained recognition in American popular culture partly through rapper Shyheim Franklin who emerged in the early 1990s. Usage data shows the name appearing primarily from the 1990s onward, though it remains relatively uncommon. This name exemplifies how contemporary naming can blend linguistic influences from multiple traditions. The various possible spellings (including Shyheem and Shyhiem) further demonstrate the flexibility and personalization in modern naming practices.

Shyheim

Sidi

Solstice graduated from word to official first name when author Lionel Shriver used it for a character in her novel Big Brother. But of course, there were people named Solstice before: 16 baby girls were given the name in the US in 2021, and it was last on the charts for boys in 2018, when six baby boys got the name.

The word solstice is derived from the Old French and Latin term meaning "point at which the sun seems to stand still." There are pagan celebrations around the time of the winter and summer solstices, June 21 and December 21, the longest and shortest days of the year, which makes Solstice one of the best <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/577/names-for-december-babies">names for babies born in December</a> or June.

Solstice

Popular in Hungary, but rare elsewhere, Soma is a botanical boy name, relating to the dogwood tree, notable for its white blooms and red twigs. Pronounced as SHO-maw, it ranked at #36 in its native country in a recent count.
 
Soma may also be used among Hindu parents, due to its appearance as a ritual drink or an elixir in the early Hindu scripture, the Vedas. Associated with immortality, it comes from Sanskrit, meaning "to extract", and the drink is personified in the scriptures as a Vedic God, often related to the moon god Chandra. Used as a unisex name, it would be pronounces so-ma. 
 
Finally, Soma, also written as Sōma, can be a Japanese name, meaning "sound of the wind, sudden" or "pale, blue" combined with "real, genuine". It appears in the animated series Castlevania, where all its various meanings may be perceived relevant to the character, a reincarnation of Dracula.

Soma

Sonni

Steeven

Stefen

The Welsh form of Steven feels lighter and fresher than the well-trodden English versions.

Steffan

Suvan

Symeon is a historical Greek variant of Simon, originating from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning "he has heard" or "listening." This ancient form appears in the New Testament and was borne by several early Christian saints and Byzantine figures. While less common than Simon in English-speaking countries, Symeon maintains popularity in Orthodox Christian communities, particularly in Greece, Russia, and other Eastern European countries. The name carries a sense of wisdom and religious heritage, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a traditional name with biblical roots but a distinctive character that sets it apart from more common variants.

Symeon

A strong Māori nature name, famously borne by director Taika Waititi, who is of Māori descent.

Taika

Taitum

Tallen is a modern masculine name that appears to be a variant of Talon or a derivative of the surname Tallen. It likely has roots in Old French, where 'talon' referred to a bird of prey's claw, symbolizing strength and precision. As a first name, Tallen combines the strong, assertive sound of traditional masculine names with a contemporary flair. While relatively uncommon, it has gained modest recognition in North America since the early 2000s as part of the trend toward unique, strong-sounding boy names. Parents may choose Tallen for its distinctive quality and powerful connotation, as well as its association with natural strength and agility.

Tallen

Distinctive Talmadge could be an Anglo-Saxon name and English surname that was originally given to a person who carried a knapsack or pack, for example, a traveller or a pedlar. It comes from the Old French word, "talemache".
 
Alternatively, it could be a Norman name, meaning "ringing of the bell".
 
Either way, it has an aristocratic and bold feel, and it did rank in the US Top 1000 in the early 20th century.

Talmadge

Tamaj

Taryn

Tawfiq

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

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