Two Syllable Names for Boys

Shalan

A cross-cultural name that manages to be grounded and playful at the same time, Moti is a friendly sounding choice with a variety of meanings. 
 
From its Hebrew origins, it is a short form of Mordecai, and could make the bold name feel more approachable. From its Romani roots, it comes from Motshan, a name with uncertain etymology, but likely linked back to Moses. As an Oromo name, used by the Oromo people of Ethiopia and Northern Kenya, it has the strong meaning of "leader", while as a Hindi and Sanskrit name, it comes from mota meaning "pearl".

Moti

The Irish name Óg is usually used in conjunction with another name, such as Sean Óg, giving it the meaning "young Sean". As such, you could compare it to the English "Junior". And, like with Junior, it offers a boy more nickname potential, especially if he shares his first name with a family member. Ógie is one such short form, and may appeal as an off-beat alternative to Ozzie or Auggie. 

Ógie

Dekklan

Clemen

A playful and unexpected possibility, Presto may appeal to those who like Banjo and Lyric along with Rio, Pablo, and Arlo.
 
The name comes from a variety of sources, including an Old English surname meaning "brushwood headland"; from the Italian word presto describing a piece of music with a fast tempo; and as a Cornish form of Preston ("priest town"), in the style of Jago, Pascoe, or Kitto.
 
In English, it may be best linked to the idiom "hey presto", an exclamation used both on stage by magicians performing tricks and in general conversation when something good happens quickly and suddenly, as if by magic.

Presto

Zulu

Predominantly used as a middle name in its native Finland, Kuura is a unisex choice with a wintery feel. Conjuring up images of bright, frosty mornings, it is used fairly evening between girls and boys in the middle spot. 
 
The name is sometimes associated with Kuu, another Finnish name meaning "moon", and more rarely with the Japanese Kuura meaning "sky + orchid" (though other kanji combinations are possible).

Kuura

An Icelandic and Norwegian name, ultimately from Old Norse, Sturla means "to disturb", giving it a powerful presence. Pronounced as STUYRT-LA in Icelandic and STOOR-la in Norwegian, it is notably borne by Olympian Sturla Holm Lægreid. 

Sturla

Manix

Revy

Rothwell

Sunnah is the name of the traditions and practises provided by the prophet Muhammad for Muslims to follow, and thus this simple yet impactful name is a significant choice among Muslim parents. Literally meaning "habit, custom", it is a unisex name that leans around 80% masculine in Afghanistan, but is largely feminine in Indonesia, Liberia, and Pakistan.
 
Occasionally spelled as Sunna, especially in India, it may also form part of the compound name, Sunnatullah, meaning "the Sunnah of God" or "the way of God".

Sunnah

Seyvn

Shandell

Kajun

Kandhan

Vondale

Annur

Pilar

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 

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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 820)

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