5000+ Three-Syllable Boy Names

Partholon

Partholon is a masculine name from Irish mythology, referring to a legendary figure who led a settlement of Ireland after the Biblical Flood. According to medieval Irish texts like the Lebor Gabála…

Parthalan

Irish variation of Bartholomew, Aramaic

"son of the furrow"

Pathalan is a rare Irish name derived from the somewhat-less-rare Bartholomew. Nearly 30 baby boys were named Bartholomew in the US last year, but none were named Parthalan.

Bartleby

English surname, probably related to Bartholomew

"son of the furrow"

Bartleby (that's his last name) the Scrivener is a famous Herman Melville character whose surprisingly powerful refrain was, "I would prefer not to." Or, in the immortal words of any two-year-old:…

Barrucio

Barrucio appears to be an extremely rare masculine name, possibly of Italian or Spanish derivation, though it has limited documented usage in standard naming traditions. It may be a variant or…

Baruchi

Baruchi is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, likely derived from Baruch, meaning 'blessed.' The added 'i' ending could represent a diminutive or possessive form, potentially meaning 'my blessing'…

Berakhiah

Berakhiah is a Hebrew name of biblical origin meaning "blessed of God" or "God has blessed." It appears in the Old Testament as the name of several individuals, including a Levite musician and a…

Alister

English variation of Alasdair, Scottish

"defending men"

This anglicized spelling of the already anglicized Alistair originates from the Scottish form of Alexander. Some might think it lacks the flair of the -air ending, while others might find it sleeker…

Vasili

Greek

"royal, kingly"

Alternative form of Basil that might suit the adventurous.

Vasile

Romanian form of Basil

"king"

Used in Moldova and Romania.

Wassily

Wassily is a masculine name of Russian origin, representing the Russian form of Basil (Василий/Vasiliy). The name derives from the Greek 'Basilios,' meaning 'royal' or 'kingly.' While the standard…

Adolfo

Latin form of Adolph

One high-fashion brand that's actually a legitimate first name, though still linked to the tainted Adolph.

Vasily

Russian form of Basil, Greek

"royal"

Vasily is one of many forms of the Greek Basil, all rare in the US.

Basile

French variation of Basil

"regal"

Herby and aristocratic Basil remains a tough sell, but we’d like to introduce you to Basile, the delightful French version. It retains all of Basil’s charm, but sheds some of the pesto linkage.…

Basilio

Italian and Spanish variation of Basil, Greek

"regal"

A rare and romantic take on Basil.

Vassily

Vassily is a masculine name of Russian origin, representing a Slavic form of Basil, which comes from the Greek name Basileios meaning 'royal' or 'kingly.' This distinguished name has deep historical…

Bastiaan

Dutch short form of Sebastian, Latin from Greek

"man of Sebastia"

Bastiaan is a common Dutch form of Bastian, a short form of Sebastian that stands on its own. While the double A is not intuitive for English speakers, the name is widely used in the Netherlands. Bas…

Sebastien

French and Czech variation of Sebastian, Latin, Greek

"from Sebaste"

Also spelled as Sébastien, this is the French and Czech form of the cotemporary (yet ancient) favorite, Sebastian. Derived from the name of ancient city who got its name from a Greek word for…

Beauchamp

French

"the beautiful field"

Pronounced Beecham, but still too fancy and fey. Likewise Beaufort (beautiful fort), Beaufoy (beautiful beech tree), and Beaumont (beautiful mountain).

Baalzebub

Hebrew

"lord of flies"

Baalzebub, also spelled Beelzebub, is a demon in Abrahamic religions. In Christian sources, Baalzebub is another name for Satan.

Baronett

Baronett is an unusual masculine name that appears to be derived from the title 'baronet,' a hereditary title of honor ranking below a baron but above a knight in the British honors system. The name…