Two Syllable Names for Boys

Bisher

A cute, unisex variant of Eli seen in Greenland. Its double I initial may confuse some, but its short-and-sweet sound makes Iilik an ideal choice for those looking for a Greenlandic name that feels familiar abroad. 

Iilik

Dupre

A multicultural choice with a sound as friendly as both its meaning, Veli has its roots in Turkish, Arabic, Albanian. and Finnish.
 
As a Turkish and Albanian name, Veli is a form of the Arabic Wali, which ultimately comes from waliya meaning "to be close to". Used to refer to saints in Islamic tradition, it may be more broadly interpreted as "helper, friend" or "as "friend of God".
 
Additionally, its use in Turkey may also have been influenced by its usage during the Ottoman period, where it was usually said to mean "guardian" or "protector" adding an strength to the name.
 
Veli also has its roots in Finnish and Estonian, in which case, it means "brother". Other forms include the diminutives Veijo, Veikko, and Vello (VAY-yo; VAYK-o; VEH-lo).

Veli

Ferry

Toya

Kenne

Saras

Nidish

Kenron

Lyndel

Yasar

Tahjere

Valak

Dawton

Teaghan

Mitcheal

Awwal

Tytin

Haiyden

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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Two-Syllable Boy Names with meanings, origins, and popularity, including top two syllable names for boys and unique boy names with 2 syllables. (Page 508)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names