15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names
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Zoilo
Spanish derivation of Greek
"life"
A male take on the feminine name Zoe, it's hard to give an attractive pronunciation.
Zola
Literary surname
Authors or Francophiles – or both – could consider this zippy name in honor of renowned French writer Émile Zola, author of Germinal , Thérèse Raquin and the infamous open letter J'Accuse...! .
Zoltan
Hungarian
"sultan"
Though a common name in Hungary, with the spelling Zoltán, the relatively rare Z sound is striking to English speakers. Penn Gillette used the Zolten spelling for his son; it was also the name of…
Zolfen
Zolfen is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins. It may have Germanic roots, possibly relating to elements like 'wolf' or could be a modern invented name. The distinctive 'Z'…
Zorrion
Zorrion is a rare masculine name of Basque origin. In Basque, 'zorri' can mean 'louse' though the '-on' suffix typically indicates greatness or augmentation, suggesting a possible ironic or playful…
Zoren
Alternative spelling of Zoran, Slavic
"dawn"
A cool modern spelling of this name, reminiscent of Nameberry favorite Soren.
Zoran
Croatian; Serbian; Slovene; Macedonian
"dawn"
Originating from the word "zora", meaning "dawn" in the South Slavic languages, Zoran is a handsome, edgy name with a distinct Z initial that could easily cross cultures.
Zorrine
Zorrine is an unusual masculine name with unclear origins, possibly derived from the Arabic 'Zorin' meaning 'visitor,' or as a variant of names like Soren or Zoran from Scandinavian or Slavic…
Zoron
Zoron is a striking masculine name with Slavic influences, possibly derived as a variation of names like Zoran, which means 'dawn' or 'daybreak' in several South Slavic languages. This powerful name…
Zuri
Kiswahili
"good, beautiful"
Singular, strong, and rare outside East Africa.
Whitman
English
"white man"
Whitman, a namesake surname for poet Walt, would be much more suited to a boy, probably because of that "man" part. Whit or Witt makes an uplifting short form which can be used on its own.
Ramses
Egyptian
"son of God"
Ramses was the name of several kings in Ancient Egypt, including the long-reigning Ramses II, known as Ramses the Great. Unfortuntely, some may associate it with the condom brand name.
Lemuel
Hebrew
"devoted to God"
Lemuel is a neglected Old Testament name, with the friendly nickname Lem, that we're surprised hasn't been picked up on by parents who have known too many Samuels. In the Bible, Lemuel is mentioned…
Vargas
Vargas is primarily a Spanish and Portuguese surname that has occasionally been used as a masculine given name. Originating from the Iberian Peninsula, its etymological roots may connect to 'varga,'…
Raleigh
English
"meadow of roe deer"
Attractive North Carolina place-name and surname of explorer Sir Walter Raleigh. Distinctive, classy-but-approachable choice for either sex.
Auden
English
"old friend"
The poetic, soft-spoken Auden has recently started to be considered as a first name option, used for both sexes, appreciated for its pleasing sound as well as its link to the distinguished modern…
Jabez
Hebrew
"borne in pain"
Jabez has a rare combo of three appealing elements: a Biblical heritage, a captivating Southern accent, and a jazzy feel. It was popular with the Pilgrims and on into the nineteenth century (there…
Conan
Irish
"little wolf"
The fierce image of the Barbarian made a complete turnaround thanks to amiable talk show host O'Brien, making Conan one of the newly desirable Irish choices, a perfect alternative to Conor/Connor. In…
Rufus
Latin
"red-head"
Rufus is a rumpled, redheaded (it was the nickname for red-haired King William) ancient Roman name popular with saints and singers (e.g. Rufus Wainwright); now, Rufus is on the cutting edge of cool.…
Bamboo
Word name
Bamboo is a plant name that you might want to save for the zoo's name-the-panda contest. It was used for a starbaby in 2000, though, the rapper Big Boi.