Two Syllable Names for Boys

Arthel

Norlyn

Robertt

Dymon

Travond

Abdo

Digby is a place-name in Lincolnshire turned surname turned quirky first name that is starting to get some attention. In fact, it ranked in the UK Top 1000 in a recent year where it fits in with the likes of Barnaby, Rupert, and Wilbur. 
 
The name has been used for characters in Joanna Quinn's novel, The Whale Bone Theatre, in the TV soap, Holby City and the game Animal Crossing.
 
A similar name is Diggory, found in both Dickens's Martin Chuzzlewit, Hardy's Return of the Native, and C.S Lewis's Narnia novels (spelled Digory). They both have a clunky, old-man vibe, but also share sounds with the modern Briggs and Riggs.

Digby

Zebdee

Dolend is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins. It may be a modern invention or could potentially derive from surname traditions. The name has a strong, distinctive sound with the emphasis typically falling on the first syllable ('DO-lend'). Without clear historical or linguistic roots, Dolend offers parents an opportunity to create meaning for their child without cultural expectations. The name's rarity means a child named Dolend would likely have a unique identifier throughout life. The sound combinations give it a somewhat Nordic or Eastern European feel, though it doesn't appear to have direct connections to naming traditions in those regions. Dolend's unusual nature makes it appealing to parents seeking names that stand completely apart from popularity trends.

Dolend

Devonn is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of Devon, which originated as a geographical surname referring to the county in southwestern England. The doubled 'n' adds a distinctive touch to this place-name turned personal name. Devon itself began to gain popularity as a first name in the United States during the 1950s, with creative spellings like Devonn emerging later as parents sought more unique variants. The name carries a contemporary sound while maintaining connections to British heritage. Though relatively uncommon in this specific spelling, Devonn appeals to parents seeking a moderately familiar name with a personalized touch, offering a balance between recognizability and individuality.

Devonn

Arless

Darth Vader, as in the Star Wars villain, is said to mean "dark father"

Vader

Torence

Revell

Clinnie

Mourya

Cavett

Dekon

Rajit

Simi

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

, ordered by their current rank on Nameberry.

Two-Syllable Boy Names with meanings, origins, and popularity, including top two syllable names for boys and unique boy names with 2 syllables. (Page 994)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names