Three Syllable Names for Boys

Lively Italian name borne by composer Ennio Morricone, best known for his film music. If you're interested in <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/506/italian-names-for-boys">Italian names for boys</a>, this makes a choice that's off the beaten track.

Ennio

Erion

This geographical name, which belongs to an English Premier League football club, is popular in soccer-mad Brazil.

Everton

Ezekai

Favio

Fransisco

Gedalia is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from 'Gedalyah' meaning 'God is great' or 'God has become great.' This biblical name appears in the Old Testament, belonging to several figures including a governor of Judah appointed by Nebuchadnezzar after the Babylonian conquest. The name carries significant religious importance in Jewish tradition, with a minor fast day (Tzom Gedaliah) commemorating the assassination of Gedaliah ben Ahikam. While uncommon in mainstream American culture, Gedalia maintains consistent usage within Jewish communities, particularly among Orthodox families honoring Hebrew naming traditions. The name combines spiritual significance with historical depth, offering parents a meaningful choice with ancient roots and clear religious connotations.

Gedalia

Gianno

Giovan

Gunnison, though given to just a few baby boys in recent years, is a name we have our eyes on. With strong surname style and a masculine, tough-guy image, Gunnison could give Jameson a run for its money.
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Gunnison is an Anglicization of the Swedish surname Gunnarson, meaning "son of Gunnar."

Gunnison

This intriguing Basque variation of Emmanuel has a handsome and distinct sound.

Imanol

Irtaza

Isaiyah

Issaiah

Jahsani

Jahziah

Jakoda

Jakylan

Jakyren

Jakyrin

Three-syllable boy names carry a certain gravity and formality: They're mostly full names rather than short forms. 

 today -- Benjamin, Theodore, Oliver -- have three syllables, often with friendlier short forms such as Ben, Theo, and Ollie.

 too: Consider word name Victory, Spanish nature name Jacinto, and the papal (really) Zepherin.

pair best with one or two-syllable surnames

, but if you love a three-syllable name for your son and have a longer last name, you can always choose one with a shorter version. Zachary Zantopoulos is more approachable as Zach Zantopoulos.

 of more than 5000 male names with three syllables, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

Three-syllable names for baby boys, including popular three syllable boy names such as Benjamin and Theodore and unique three-syllable baby names for boys, including Templeton and Zoticus. (Page 101)

5000+ Three-Syllable Boy Names