5000+ Three-Syllable Boy Names

Brahima

Brahima is a masculine name with roots in West African cultures, particularly common in countries like Mali, Senegal, and Burkina Faso. It is a regional variation of Ibrahim, which itself is the…

Branunell

Branunell is an extremely rare masculine name with unclear etymology. It may be a compound name combining elements like the Celtic 'bran' (raven) with another root, or possibly an invented name…

Branagan

Irish

"little raven"

Bold Irish surname, full of energy and cheer.

Brannigan

Brannigan is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Branagáin, meaning 'descendant of Branagán.' The element 'bran' in Celtic languages refers to 'raven,' giving the name…

Branigan

irish

"little raven"

Branigan, also spelled Branagan or Brannigan, is an Irish name full of energy and cheer. It was the title of a 1975 John Wayne movie, and Zapp Brannigan is the antihero of the animated sitcom…

Bráulio

Spanish from German

"glowing"

Bráulio was a medieval bishop and saint whose name has an energetic, modern quality.

Bravilio

Bravilio is a masculine name that likely developed as a variation of Braulio, which has Spanish and Latin origins. The Latin name Braulius was borne by a 7th-century Spanish bishop and scholar who…

Brendano

Brendano is a rare masculine name that serves as an elaborated form of Brendan, with Italian or Spanish-inspired styling. The original name Brendan comes from the Irish Bréanainn, meaning 'prince' or…

Broderick

Norse

"brother"

Despite its brotherly meaning, sounds rather formal and cold.

Broderic

Broderic is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Broderick, which originated as an anglicized form of the Welsh surname Rhydderch or the Irish surname Ó Bruadair. The name…

Roderick

German

"famous ruler"

The aristocratic--if not haughty--Roderick was nevertheless consistently in the Top 1000, reaching as high as Number 221 in 1967, when it was not uncommon to run into a Rod or a Roddy. It's at a low…

Bronislaw

Polish

"weapon of glory"

Also spelled Bronisław, this Polish name has a strong, rugged meaning. It was briefly popular in France in the first half of the 20th century and has been notably borne by Polish anthropologist,…

Buchanan

Scottish

"place of the cannon"

A lesser-used presidential choice, with a charming, buccaneering sound. Fictional bearers include the Marvel Comics character James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes, as well as the heroine of F. Scott…

Buckminster

English

"monastery where deer dwell"

Innovative architect, inventor, and thinker Buckminster (universally known as Bucky) Fuller makes this vaguely possible.

Burgundy

French place-name; also color name

Ron Burgundy was Will Ferrell's fictional helmet-haired newsman, but this color name is much more suited to a girl.

Cadogan

Welsh

"honor in battle"

This surname borne by several early Welsh leaders has a lot of energy.

Adelio

Spanish and Italian from German

"the father of the noble prince"

Appealing, upbeat name used mainly in Spanish-speaking countries.

Cesareo

Cesareo is a masculine name with Latin and Spanish origins, derived from the Roman family name Caesar, which may have originally meant 'hairy' or possibly 'cut from the womb.' In Spanish-speaking…

Cesario

Cesario is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish origins, derived from the Latin name 'Caesar,' which means 'long-haired' or 'head of hair.' Historically, the name carries prestigious…

Abarran

Basque, from Hebrew

"father of multitudes"

Abarran is a rare masculine name with Basque origins. In the Basque language and culture of northern Spain and southwestern France, the name may be connected to place names in the region. The name…