15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

  1. Melor
    • Origin:

      Celtic
    • Meaning:

      "iron man"
    • Description:

      Melor is the name of a Breton saint who in legend was also a prince, suggesting he was the son of a Cornish king (Mylor is the Cornish variation of the name). Melor was said to have a foot and hand made of silver,
  2. Jasiel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "whom God made"
    • Description:

      Jasiel and its alternate spelling Yasiel are gaining a following thanks to superstar baseball player Yasiel Puig, a Cuban native who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Biblical Jasiel was a warrior in David's army.
  3. Mino
    • Origin:

      Spanish place name
    • Description:

      Mino is traditionally a name for people born along Spain's Minho River or Rio Mino. It may be a surname or a first name.
  4. Kilian
    • Origin:

      German variation of Cillian, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "war strife; church"
    • Description:

      This German spelling of the classic Irish Cillian is heard throughout Europe — it's a popular choice in France as well.
  5. Emre
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "friend"
    • Description:

      This Turkish name meaning "friend" should be very useable outside Turkey, given that it is pronounced just as it is spelled. Famous men named Emre include Emre Can, a chess grandmaster, and Emre Sahin, the director.
  6. Felipe
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Philip, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"
    • Description:

      A royal name in Spain, Felipe could make a lively alternative to the English sounding Philip. It has ranked on the US Top 1000 almost every year since the beginning of the twentieth century, but has never risen above the Top 300, making it a familiar without being overused.
  7. Alma
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "soul"
    • Description:

      A rising vintage sweetheart for girls and a fresh new possibility for boys, following the likes of Nova. The name first became fashionable in England following the Battle of Alma – named for the Russian river – during the Crimean War. It derives from anima, the Latin for "soul", and has the same meaning in modern Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.
  8. Rodin
    • Description:

      Rodin is a masculine name that evokes immediate associations with Auguste Rodin, the renowned French sculptor who created 'The Thinker.' The name may derive from the Slavic element 'rod' meaning 'family' or 'clan,' or it could be related to the French surname Rodin. In some contexts, it might be considered a variation of the Hebrew name Rodan. Uncommon in English-speaking countries, Rodin carries an artistic, intellectual quality thanks to its sculptural connection. The name has a strong, concise sound that feels both sophisticated and accessible. Parents drawn to arts and culture might choose this name to inspire creativity and thoughtfulness in their child.
  9. Bramble
    • Origin:

      Nature name
    • Meaning:

      "blackberry shrub"
    • Description:

      Related to blackberry plants and colloquially to any thorny shrub, Bramble also has history as an English surname.
  10. Elwyn
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "noble friend, elf friend"
    • Description:

      A charming Welsh name with a great meaning, borne by E. B. White, author of Charlotte's Web.
  11. Penny
    • Description:

      Penny as a masculine name represents an interesting naming trend, as it's more commonly recognized as a feminine nickname for Penelope. For boys, Penny likely functions as a nickname derived from names like Spencer, Pendleton, or Penn. It may also have originated as a surname before transitioning to given name usage, following a common naming pattern. The masculine usage remains quite rare in most naming statistics. The name carries associations with currency (the coin) and derives ultimately from the Old English 'penig' and earlier Latin 'pendo' meaning 'to pay'. For parents choosing Penny as a boy's name, it often reflects a desire for a friendly, approachable name with a touch of uniqueness and vintage charm.
  12. Trenton
    • Origin:

      English, place-name
    • Meaning:

      "Trent's town"
    • Description:

      There's only one Trenton, New Jersey, but it's a widely used name, more for its fashionable -on ending than the reference to the city. Since 2007, however, Trenton has been on a steady decline. Trenten is another popular spelling.
  13. Elia
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Elijah, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah is God"
    • Description:

      A multicultural appellation, found in Hebrew, Italian, and Zuni, this likable name made famous by director Elia Kazan's only problem is the feminine a ending. But then again, that never hurt Joshua.
  14. Armand
    • Origin:

      French variation of Herman, German
    • Meaning:

      "soldier"
    • Description:

      Since the first production of Camille this has been considered one of the world's most romantic names, though it's one of those French names for boys rarely heard in this country.
  15. Vigo
    • Origin:

      Italian surname
    • Meaning:

      "settlement"
    • Description:

      Vigo is both an Italian and Spanish surname and a Scandinavian first name. As a place name, it's found in Spain, Italy, England – and Indiana.
  16. Tico
    • Origin:

      Short form of Alberto, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "noble, bright"
    • Description:

      Tico is a diminutive of Alberto, but on the soap opera One Life to Live, Tico Santi's full name was Augustico.
  17. Palmer
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "pilgrim; one who holds a palm"
    • Description:

      Palmer is a name that derives from the fact that pilgrims often carried palms, thus the double meaning. It's a fresher sounding twist other surname style names, such as Spencer, Carter, Porter and Parker.
  18. Sabien
    • Origin:

      Romanian, Bulgarian, Basque, from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "from the Sabines"
    • Description:

      Sabien is a masculine name with diverse cultural connections, possibly relating to the ancient Sabine people of Italy or deriving from Latin 'sapiens' meaning 'wise.' The name may also be a variation of Sabian or Sabyan, which has connections to an ancient religious group that studied astronomy.

  19. Melchior
    • Origin:

      Dutch from Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "city of the king; king of light"
    • Description:

      The least used of the Three Wise Men's names, but a strong option for bold namers to consider.
  20. Aston
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "eastern settlement"
    • Description:

      Has an upscale aura, perhaps due to the luxury James Bond Aston Martin car.