Two Syllable Names for Boys

An under-the-radar Hebrew name, mostly used in Israel. In the Old Testament, Eran was one of Ephraim's grandchildren.

Eran

Erlan

Esey

Though slightly haughtier and less accessible than cousin Edmond, Esmond could appeal to some parents seeing a distinguished appellation. It began being used (albeit sparingly) in England in the nineteenth century, possibly influenced by William Makepeace Thackeray's novel The History of Henry Esmond.
 Most parents today would prefer the more popular Desmond.

Esmond

Even is a popular boys' name in Norway, derived from the Old Norse Eivindr. Another popular variation is Eivind, which is pronounced like Ivan.

Even

Eyuel

Fadel

Farren is a masculine name with Celtic and Irish origins, though it's used for both genders in some regions. Derived from the Irish surname Ó Fearáin, it means 'adventurous,' 'wanderer,' or sometimes 'from the land of the ferns.' The name has a nature-inspired quality that connects to the earth and wilderness. In Ireland, it's traditionally associated with strength and independence. Farren has never been extremely common but maintains steady usage, appealing to parents seeking a name with Celtic heritage that isn't overused. Its strong consonants balanced with the softer ending create a pleasing rhythmic quality. The name carries a sense of exploration and resilience while remaining approachable and easy to pronounce.

Farren

Feras

Fernan

This lilting Irish saint's name shone in neon lights on Broadway for the classical 1947 musical "Finian's Rainbow," later made into a film starring Fred Astaire as Finian McLonergan, and there was also a character on 
"General Hospital" named Finian O'Toole. With the growing popularity of Finn and Finlay/Finley--and boys' names ending in 'an'--Finian, which can also be spelled Finnian, seems like a sure-fire winner. 
 One of several early St. Finnians was a noted teacher and scholar.

Finian

Frandy

Freyr is the Norse god of fertility, sunlight, and peace. He features prominently in the Icelandic mythology collections the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, and is considered an ancestor of the Swedish royal family.
 
Freyr is one of the coolest undiscovered Scandinavian boy names right now. It may appeal to parents who love the related name Freya.

Freyr

Ganza

Gautham

Saint Germain, the intellectual center of Paris, lends the name a creative aura. But most Americans would say jer-mayn.   The Latin Germanus may mean sprout or bud, or brother.

Germain

This French feminine version of Germain is a unisex choice in the U.S., also spelled Jermaine, Jemaine, and Germain.  Rooted in the ancient Latin Germanus, which may mean sprout or brother, it's no longer a fashionable choice in any version.

Germaine

Godric is one of the <a href="https://nameberry.com/unique-names">unique baby names</a> that has found more exposure since J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter universe came into our lives. Godric Gryffindor is an important historical figure in the series. In real life, Godric was a name popular in middle England, with many saints and sheriffs of the 11th century bearing the name. Godric, like other old English names Arthur, Edwin and Oswald, has potential to make a comeback as an easily-recognizable but creative choice for parents looking for names that are unique without being too challenging.

Godric

Goku is the name of the protagonist of the popular "Dragon Ball" manga series, which was turned into a live action film.  The character of Goku is reportedly based on Sun Wukong, the hero of the Chinese legend Journey to the West.



Goku

Gradyn

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 343)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names