5000+ Three-Syllable Boy Names

Araby

Archaic place-name

Evocative alternate name for Arabia. Ari is a cute nickname.

Aramis

French literary name

One of Dumas' swashbuckling Three Musketeers, now better known as a men's cologne.

Archibald

Scottish from German

"truly brave"

The short form Archie is so open and friendly --and very trendy in the British Isles--that some parents are now beginning to consider the formerly fusty Archibald as well. SNL comedians Amy Poehler…

Arhambault

Arhambault is an unusual masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Archambault, a French surname derived from the Germanic personal name 'Erkanbald,' combining elements meaning…

Argento

Latin

"silvery"

A more distinctive alternative to Angelo.

Argyle

Scottish

"an Irishman, from the land of the Gaels"

Nice Scottish sound, but too tied to sweaters and socks.

Ariyel

Ariyel is a modern masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Ariel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'lion of God.' While Ariel has been used traditionally for both genders, Ariyel with…

Aristedes

Greek

"son of the best"

This name of an early Greek Christian philosopher comes with a wizened, ancient air about it. Still, perhaps the nickname Ari might help it work for a baby to grow into.

Aristede

Aristede is a rare masculine name with Greek roots, derived from the name Aristides, which means "son of the best" or "best kind." It's connected to the Greek word "aristos," meaning "best" or…

Arkadi

Russian from Greek

"Arcadia"

Nice, bouncy three-syllable rhythm, à la Jeremy and Barnaby.

Arkadij

Arkadij is a masculine name with Slavic origins, predominantly used in Russia and Eastern European countries. It is derived from the Greek name Arkadios, which relates to Arcadia, a region in Greece…

Arkady

Russian from Greek

"from Arcadia"

Arkady is a rhythmic Russian saint's name from the Greek meaning "from Arcadia." As a literary name, it belongs to a genteel character in Turgenev's Fathers and Sons and a much less benign one in…

Armano

Armano is a masculine name likely derived from the Italian or Spanish form of Herman, which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'army man' or 'warrior.' It may also be related to Armando, a popular…

Armondo

Armondo is a masculine name representing a variation of Armando, which derives from the Germanic name Herman, meaning 'army man' or 'soldier.' With Italian and Spanish influences, Armondo carries a…

Anthoni

Anthoni is a variation of the classic name Anthony, which derives from the Roman family name Antonius. This spelling variation adds a distinctive touch while maintaining the name's historical…

Armoni

Hebrew

"chestnut; palace"

Armoni may for some be an alternate spelling of the popular designer name Armani, but in Hebrew the word pronounced ar-moan means chestnut, so this can make an original gender neutral nature name,…

Anthonie

Anthonie is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Anthony, which derives from the Roman family name Antonius. The name has ancient roots, possibly of Etruscan origin, though its…

Armino

Armino is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish roots, derived from 'Arminio,' which is related to the Germanic name Hermann, meaning 'warrior' or 'soldier man.' The name carries a strong, noble…

Arnaldo

Arnaldo is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements "arn" meaning "eagle" and "wald" meaning "power" or "ruler." It's essentially the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of…

Akeeva

Akeeva is a masculine name with possible roots in various cultures. It may be a variation of Akiva, a Hebrew name meaning 'to protect' or 'shelter,' associated with a renowned Jewish scholar.…