5000+ Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Emari
Origin:
Variation of Emery; variation of Amari, German; HebrewMeaning:
"industrious; eternal"Description:
Most male Emaris use their name as a variation of Amari, which is pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable. It is a truly gender-neutral name, given to baby girls and boys in similar numbers. Names ending in -ari are also one of our top trends of 2021.
- Nathanael
Origin:
Variation of NathanielDescription:
Nathaniel is a wonderful classic name and Nathanael, which may be an ancient Greek or Hebrew form, is appealing and has gravitas but may prove needlessly confusing in the modern world.
- Nikolas
Origin:
Variation of NicholasDescription:
Nikolas is a sleek and international spelling of this longtime favorite, chosen by parents who might like the Nik or Niko short form.
- Everette
Origin:
Variation of EverettDescription:
Unisex variant of Everett, influenced by famous bearers like entrepreneur Everette Taylor and country musician Leon Everette. While Everett is overwhelmingly male, Everette is used for two boys for every girl and is relatively rare, given to fewer than 100 babies of each gender.
- Eladio
Origin:
Spanish, from GreekMeaning:
"the Greek"Description:
Musical, with a buoyant beat.
- Paladin
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"of the palace"Description:
This title of honor given to Charlemagne's twelve best knights would be prized as a name by most sword-loving little boys.
- Thackeray
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"place with thatching"Description:
The name of the famous British man of letters might just appeal to some English majors as a more interesting alternative to Zachary. An appropriate playmate for Russell Crowe's boy Tennyson.
- Meridian
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"midday / pinnacle"Description:
In geography, a meridian is a line drawn around the curve of the Earth between the North and South Poles. The term comes from Latin meridianus, meaning "pertaining to midday", and the association with midday has led to the word gaining an added figurative meaning of "pinnacle; culmination".
- Argyle
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"an Irishman, from the land of the Gaels"Description:
Nice Scottish sound, but too tied to sweaters and socks.
- Riaan
Origin:
Variation of Ryan or HindiMeaning:
"little king"Description:
South African adventurer Riaan Manser introduced this name to the American and European world. After bicycling the entire coast of Africa and rowing with his girlfriend from Morocco to New York, he wrote books about his travels and made his name famous. Riaan was also the baby name choice of Bollywood stars Genelia D'Souza and Riteish Deshmukh. It debuted on the US popularity list at Number 926 in 2015, when it was the fastest-rising name of the year. Nonetheless, be prepared to correct people on the spelling.
- Umberto
Origin:
Italian variation of HumbertMeaning:
"renowned warrior"Description:
A definite improvement over the English Humbert, Umberto has nevertheless been rarely heard outside the Italian community.
- Loveday
Origin:
Cornish, EnglishMeaning:
"beloved day"Description:
A loveday in medieval England was a day when people engaged in a dispute would come together and try to resolve their differences amicably. The name was sometimes given to babies, male or female, who were born on such a day. The etymology of Loveday is English, yet historical use was mainly relegated to Cornwall, and it is considered a traditional Cornish name. Loveday is rarely used today, however, when it is, it is usually used for baby girls.
- Lexington
Origin:
English place nameDescription:
Lexington is trending as a unisex name, used just about evenly for the genders. For Americans, it's got a patriotic feel, given the importance of Lexington, Massachusetts in the Revolutionary War. Lexington, Kentucky, in horse country, is another well-known city with the name. Short form Lex is user friendly.
- Vissarion
Origin:
Russian from GreekMeaning:
"wooded valley"Description:
Russian form of the Greek name Bessarion, most prominently borne by 19th-century Russian literary critic, writer and philosopher Vissarion Belinsky.
- Kameron
Origin:
Spelling variation of Cameron, ScottishMeaning:
"crooked nose"Description:
With its on-trend K initial, this spelling variation of Cameron gives a nod to the likes of Kashton, Kayden, and Kaizen, while still maintaining the softer sounds and unisex feel of the original Scottish form. Currently in the US Top 500, it is given to around 810 boys each year.
- Boniface
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"fortunate, of good fate"Description:
A name borne by nine popes and several saints, which carries strong Catholic connotations. British politician Jacob Rees-Mogg named his sixth child Sixtus Dominic Boniface Christopher in 2017.
- Lucino
Description:
Lucino is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish origins, likely derived from the Latin 'lux' meaning 'light.' It can be considered a diminutive form of Lucio or Luca. The name carries a melodic quality typical of Romance language names, with its pleasing rhythm and clear vowel sounds. Though relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, Lucino has maintained consistent usage in Italian and Hispanic communities. The name conveys warmth and brightness through its etymological connection to light. Lucino projects a sophisticated European sensibility while remaining approachable and easy to pronounce for most language speakers. It offers a distinctive alternative to more common light-related names like Luke or Lucian.
- Raffaele
Origin:
Italian variation of Raphael, HebrewMeaning:
"God has healed"Description:
A top choice in Italy.
- Jeffery
Origin:
Spelling variation of JeffreyDescription:
Jeffery is common enough to be an accepted variation but not common enough to be the one you should choose. Nonetheless, this spelling has charted since the early-twentieth century, much like its brother name.
- Sylvanus
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"wood; forest"Description:
Sylvanus or Silvanus was the Roman god of the forest whose name is much more often found today in such variations as Sylvia, Sylvie and even Silas than in its original form. But if you're looking for a genuine mythological or Ancient Roman name with a nature connection, this might be the perfect choice.