Two Syllable Names for Boys

Angus is the Anglicized spelling of the Scottish Gaelic name Aengus or Aonghus or Aonghas. Unless you have a cultural reason to choose one of the Gaelic variations, Angus is uncommon enough.

Aengus

Aethan

Aether, who might be equated with the word ether, is a primeval Greek god who is light itself. He embodies the brightness between the dome of heaven and the air surrounding the earth.

Aether

Ahir

Ahmeer

Ahmeir

Ahmon

Aian

Aion is the Greek god of eternity, the root of the word eon. Some equate Aion with Chronos, the god of time.

Aion

Aksil

Alaa

An ancient and highly unusual name; St. Alban -- sometimes also called Albinus or Aubin -- was an early martyr in Roman Britain.  Using an alternate spelling, Alben Barkley was the 35th U.S. Vice-President, serving under Harry Truman.  And Albin is popular in modern Sweden. But only the form Alban has the alternate meaning "from Alba".

Alban

Alborz

In an era with so many created, modern names, Aldrich oozes history and substance. But it is also fit for modern times, given its surname-as-name status and the nickname potential (Al, Richie, etc).

Aldrich

Allah

Almeer

Originating from the historical Baltic region of Livonia, Alo is used in modern-day Estonia as a diminutive of Aleksander and as a word-inspired name, deriving from alustus, meaning "beginning". Elsewhere, Alo has been used as a short form of Aloysius and is also a Native American name of Hopi origin, meaning "spiritual guide" or "look up".
 
In the US, Alo has been used on a small handful of boys in recent years, along with a couple of girls. Parents may have been honoring their Estonian or Hopi heritage, but they could also have been inspired by Alo Yoga, a trendy athleisure brand, whose name stands for Air, Land, and Ocean. Plus, it's similar enough to the rising Arlo that it translates well.

Alrick is a masculine name of Old English and Germanic origin, combining elements meaning 'noble' and 'ruler' or 'power.' It shares roots with names like Alaric and Ulrich, carrying an air of strength and leadership. Historically, Alaric was a famous Visigothic king who conquered Rome in 410 CE, lending the name historical significance. Though relatively uncommon in modern times, Alrick appeals to parents seeking a strong, traditional name with ancient roots. The name has maintained modest usage in Germanic countries and England, and occasionally appears in Scandinavian regions. Alrick offers a distinctive alternative to more common names while maintaining a classic, dignified sound.

Alrick

Bright, golden, and rugged, Altai is the name of a mountain range that runs through Central Asia, spanning across Russia, Mongolia, China, and Kazakhstan. Also written as Altai (with the dotted i), this particular form has been used predominantly in Mongolia and Kazakhstan, but occasionally in the US, Georgia, and Russia too. 
 
The Turkish and Azerbaijani form, Altay, is more popular as a given name.

Altai

Edison's middle name is a fabulous option for parents looking for something with history and a soft sound. This could be the name you're looking for if you like Tesla's scientific pedigree but think that it has become too corporate with the advent of Elon Musk's company.

Alva

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 366)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names