5000+ Three-Syllable Boy Names
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Gedimin
Russian variation of Gediminas, Lithuanian
The Russian translation of the classic Lithuanian name Gediminas, which is associated with the Grand Duke of Lithuania.
Kiprian
Russian variation of Cyprian, Greek
"man of Cyprus"
The Russian form of the medieval name Cyprian lends itself to the nickname Kip.
Liodor
Variation of Iliodor, Russian from Greek
"gift of the sun"
Liodor is the Leo and Theodore mash-up you didn't know you needed — with authentic Russian roots! It ultimately derives from the Greek name Heliodoros.
Diodor
Serbian, Russian, Ukrainian variation of Diodorus, Latin from Greek
"gift of Zeus"
This Theodore sound-alike derives from the name Diodorus, associated with the ancient Greek historian Diodorus Siculus.
Mitrofan
Slavic and Russian variation of Metrophanes, Greek
"mother appearing, shining mother"
Mitrofan comes from the obscure Greek name Metrophanes. It is primarily used as a first name but is also seen as a surname in countries such as Romania.
Ffinian
Welsh form of Finnian
Like currently-stylish Finnian, but as a native Welsh speaker would spell it.
Azari
American variation of Azariah or Azhari, Hebrew, Malay
"helped by God; shining, brilliant"
Azari is a rising name for both sexes, hitting a bunch of style trends at once — three syllables, strong Z, and an I ending. It's technically an invented name, likely inspired by the fashionable…
Asani
Swahili
"rebellious"
Asani is a traditionally masculine Swahili name, although it is used for both boys and girls in the US. Its rebellious meaning makes it perfect for a maverick child.
Tamari
Georgian variation of Tamar, Hebrew
"date palm tree"
Tamar is a feminine Hebrew name, but this variation is used on girls and boys in the US. Tamari is also the name of a Japanese condiment similar to soy sauce.
Sakani
Variation of Sekani, Sekani, Tumbuka
"people on the rocks; laugh"
Sekani was the fastest-rising boy name of 2019 thanks to the 2018 movie The Hate U Give . Naturally, it inspired some spinoffs, including Sakani.
Sovereign
English word name
"supreme ruler, ultimate power"
Sovereign is a new addition to the baby name lexicon, recently used by such celebrity parents as Cam Newton and Usher for their daughters. But don't mistake it for an exclusively feminine name — part…
Amani
Variation of Imani, Arabic
"faith"
A Top 1000 pick for girls, but rising among baby boys as well.
Kesavan
Hindi
"Lord Vishnu"
Another name for the Hindu god Vishnu or Krishna, pronounced with a soft "sh" sound in the middle. It is also a fairly common surname in India, also spelled Keshavan.
Keshavan
Hindi
"Lord Vishnu"
Variant of Kesavan
Saburo
Japanese
"third son"
An interesting international possibility for a third son.
Johari
Arabic, Swahili, Indonesian, Persian
"jewel"
Johari is derived from the Arabic word jawhar , which evolved from the Persian word gouhar , both referring to gemstones. With its glitzy meaning and on-trend sounds, Johari has been quietly on the…
Bridgemont
Invented name
Grace and Adam Rodriguez created the faux-place name Bridgemont for their son in 2020. According to Adam, they loved the symbolism of a bridge as a connecting element and added -mont for familial…
Ananda
Variation of Anand, Sanskrit
"happiness, bliss"
Ananda is historically a masculine Sanskrit name — a form of Anand — but the A ending and similarity to Amanda give it a feminine flavor in the English-speaking world. In fact, it is currently used…
Siddhartha
Sanskrit
"one who has accomplished a goal"
Siddhartha Guatama was the real name of Buddha, born in India in the 5th century BC. It has thus become a significant name among Buddhists, who follow Buddha's teachings. Siddhartha is derived from…
Diamond
Gem name
Diamond was a big hit for girls in the nineties, ultimately making it into the Top 150. It's a relative rarity today for baby girls and boys, for whom the name also peaked in the nineties.