5000+ Three-Syllable Boy Names
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Parvinder
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
"god of gods"
A handsome Indian name with an unclear meaning, although "god of gods" is the one most often cited.
Scamander
Greek
"limping man, awkward man"
The meaning of this name isn't clear, but it may mean "limping man" (from Greek skazo "to limp, stumble") or "awkward man" (from skaios ) meaning "left, awkward" plus andros "man". In Greek…
Theophanes
Greek
"manifestation of god"
An ancient saint's name, modernized as Theofanis in Greek.
Theofanis
Greek
"manifestation of god"
Modern form of Theophanes, used mostly by Greeks
Hachiro
Japanese
"eighth son"
Typically spelled Hachirō, with a macron over the O. It was historically given to the eighth son in a family, although these days eight sons is a rare occurrence.
Theodotus
Latin from Greek
"given to God"
Rare but intriguing saints' name that offers an unconventional way to get to Theo.
Emathion
Greek
"sandy"
The name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a Samothracian king of whom it is said that the region of Emathia (now Macedonia) was named after him.
Emeka
West African, Igbo
"great deeds"
An energetic Igbo name belonging to several sports stars, notably American basketball player Emeka Okafor. It can also be short for Chukwuemeka.
Emereo
Latin
"to fully deserve"
A Latin verb which is the origin of the Roman name Emerentius and its variants, which could make a handsome name in its own right.
Emersby
English surname
"Emery's farm"
An uncommon English surname which could make for a handsome spin on Emery.
Emiland
French
"rival or emulator"
An almost forgotten, but rather dashing, medieval French member of the Emil- family of names.
Empedion
Greek
"steadfast, firm on the feet"
An ancient Greek commander with a name as strong-sounding as its meaning.
Amaethon
Welsh
"farming"
A name from Welsh legend. Amaethon son of Dôn is mentioned in several medieval Welsh texts. In Culhwch and Olwen he is the only person who can plow a certain field, and in the poem The Battle of the…
Betony
English botanical name
"flower name derived from the Vettones tribe"
This unusual English botanical name belongs to a minty-smelling, flowering herb (also called bishopwort), which has been used since medieval times to treat various ailments. In the language of…
Arrington
English habitational surname
"Earna's settlement"
Names ending in -ton (meaning "settlement") are white-hot, and Arrington is one of the freshest on the scene.
Exodus
Greek
"departure"
The second book of the Bible provides a dramatic name that's more distinct than Genesis and simpler than Leviticus.
Righteous
English word name
A self-assured virtue name that has seen a little more use in recent years.
Savior
English word name
"rescuer; redeemer"
Weighty, spiritual, and ambitious word names have become increasingly popular in recent years, with Messiah, Saint, and Chosen in the US Top 1000. Savoir feels a natural progression, and indeed, has…
Saviour
English word name
"rescuer"
A heroic choice with spiritual connections, Saviour is the British-English spelling of this lofty word name. It can be used more broadly to describe someone who rescues others from danger or…
Catesby
English surname, meaning unknown
Brand new surname option that's equally appealing on girls and boys. In Shakespeare's Richard III , Catesby is a double agent working for Richard III of England. He was based on the real-life Sir…