Two Syllable Names for Boys

Develle

Meher

Thelma

Raijon

Kogan

Bryten

Gentle sounding but with a bright and powerful meaning, Bennu is a name associated with both mythology and astronomy.
 
Originally an ancient Egyptian deity, Bennu is associated with the sun, creation, and rebirth. He is said to have played a part in the creation of the world, having come into being by himself, and let out a call that shaped the path of creation. Also associated with Osiris and rebirth and depicted as a large, human-sized heron (a species which did in fact exist), Bennu is possibly the inspiration behind the legend of the Phoenix. 
 
Bennu is also the name of a carbonaceous asteroid, listed as a potentially hazardous object, that was the subject of a space mission in which artefacts of the asteroid were brought back to earth. 
 
Bennu is also a Turkish feminine name, deriving from different roots, and a Welsh word meaning "decide" or "determine".

Bennu

Jovel

Quacy

Siarl

Dezden

Kandon

Riften

Jocqua

Quinta

Jerlin

Javas

Kionn is a distinctive masculine name with uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Irish or Scottish Gaelic origins. It may be a contemporary variation of names like Kian (meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring' in Irish) or Cion (meaning 'affection' or 'regard'). The double 'n' ending gives this modern adaptation a unique touch while maintaining Celtic resonance. Kionn has emerged primarily in recent decades, appealing to parents seeking distinctive yet accessible names. Its brevity and strong sound make it compatible with current naming trends that favor short, impactful names for boys. While relatively uncommon, Kionn has gradually gained recognition in English-speaking countries.

Kionn

Thurnell

Mykeal

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 882)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names