5000+ Three-Syllable Boy Names
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Acheron
Greek
"river name"
A real Greek river, believe in ancient times to lead to the Underworld. It has been in (rare) use as a boy name from 2010 onwards, coinciding with the rising interest in mythological names.
Isildur
Literature, Quenya
"servant of the moon"
The name of the elder son of Elendil in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings , who was briefly king of Gondor and Arnor.
Charlemagne
French
"Charles the Great"
The Old French name of the Frankish king Charles the Great (742-814), which surprisingly remained in the Top 500 in France until the mid-20th century.
Jamauri
Modern invented name
Jamauri is a distinctive masculine name representing the creative naming patterns that emerged in American culture during the late 20th century. While not tied to a specific linguistic tradition, the…
Apollyon
Greek
"destroyer"
The Greek equivalent of Abaddon — both a place name (that of an abyss) and a demonic angel that lives there.
Asmodeus
Greek, Hebrew
"demon of wrath"
Asmodeus is a prince of demons and hell according to Judeo-Islamic lore.
Adalius
German
"noble"
New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas brought his Latinate name into the spotlight, and he has an equally unusual middle name--DONQUAIL.
Surrender
Romani and English word name
"give up"
Not the most positive word name, but certainly full of meaning.
Carmello
Spanish and Italian variation of Carmen, Hebrew
"garden"
Carmelo is the more popular spelling of this name in the US, probably thanks to basketball great Carmelo Anthony. Carmelo ranks in the Top 1000 and was given to about 350 baby boys last year, while…
Isander
Greek
"like a man"
An unusual but very accessible name from Greek mythology, with the same strong ending sound as stylish picks like Alexander and Evander. Isandro is the equally attractive Spanish version.
Ethaniel
Ethaniel is a modern masculine variation that combines the popular biblical name Ethan with the angelic suffix '-iel,' which appears in names of angels like Gabriel and Michael. Ethan comes from…
Deidara
Japanese
"mud"
Naruto character with an appropriate name meaning — Deidara was known for his clay sculptures, and his name means "mud."
Babyboy
English word name
"infant male"
Mostly reserved as a term of endearment, you may be surprised to learn that Babyboy has been given to 2192 babies since the 1980s. You'll probably be pleased to know however that it's likely most…
Yarilo
Serbian, Croatian, and Russian deity
God of rebirth worshipped in Central and Eastern Europe. Yarilo represented the sacred youthful life-force and was associated with spring and agricultural fertility.
Ilmarine
Estonian deity
In Estonian mythology, Ilmarine is a blacksmith who forges the celestial beings. He is immortal and capable of creating practically anything, but is portrayed as being unlucky in love.
Jarilo
Serbian, Croatian, and Russian deity
God of rebirth worshipped in Central and Eastern Europe. Jarilo represented the sacred youthful life-force and was associated with spring and agricultural fertility.
Aminta
Variation of Amyntas, Greek
"defender"
Aminta is now considered a feminine name, but it originated as a variation of Amyntas, a name connected to numerous ancient kings. In the 16th century, Torquato Tasso, an Italian poet, wrote a play…
Bennington
English surname
"town by the Beane river"
The surname Bennington denoted someone from one of three towns name Ben(n)ington in England, all meaning "town by the Beane river." The river name Beane was derived from Beonna, an Old English given…
Jarylo
Serbian, Croatian, and Russian deity
God of rebirth worshipped in Central and Eastern Europe. Jarylo represented the sacred youthful life-force and was associated with spring and agricultural fertility.
Ihaia
Maori, Hebrew
"god is salvation"
Ihaia or Īhāia is the Māori form of Isaiah.