5000+ Three-Syllable Boy Names

Teboho comes from the Sotho language native to southern Africa. It's most commonly used as a name in Lesotho and South Africa.

Daniyal is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant spelling of Daniel. The original Hebrew name Daniel means 'God is my judge' and appears prominently in the Bible and Quran. This particular spelling is most common in Muslim communities across the Middle East, South Asia, and parts of Central Asia. Daniyal has ancient roots but continues to maintain steady popularity in Islamic cultures, appreciated for its religious significance and melodious sound. The name bridges multiple cultural traditions, recognized in Abrahamic faiths including Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. With growing global interconnection, Daniyal has become more visible internationally while maintaining its strongest presence in Muslim-majority regions, where it's valued for both its spiritual associations and pleasant phonetics.

The Latin word for an angel (and the male form of Angela) is a rare but smart and stately name. The Angelus is a Catholic devotion, and the name is also used for the church bell that traditionally accompanies it. In pop culture, Angelus is a previous incarnation of Angel in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe.

Carmelo is a well-used Hispanic name associated with Mt. Carmel, home of the prophet Elijah and the location of the convent for the order of Carmelites. Carmelo is also a saint's name and — in modern times — tied to basketball player Carmelo Anthony.

Amadeo and Amedeo are both valid Italian forms of the Roman Amadeus, most famous as the middle name of the composer Mozart as well as the title of a movie about him. Mozart's name was actually the Greek Theophilus, but he transformed it to the Latin version. Amadeo is also used in Spain, where it was the name of a 19th century king who was born in Italy.

Juneau could go either way as a name. The newfound fame of the movie heroine Juno knocks this unrelated though identical-sounding Alaskan name out of consideration for boys, for the moment. Though (male) writer Junot Diaz may put the sound-alike name back in the running for boys.

Tree name with a pleasant sound and rhythm.

In the Bible, Malachi, was the last of the twelve Hebrew prophets, who foretold the coming of Christ.

Mythical wonderland makes strong, evocative first name for either gender.

This is the original form of the ancient name also spelled Llewelyn. In ancient Wales, it was borne by two princes who for a time united their countrymen in North Wales and led opposition to the power of the Norman barons in the south. Llywelyn ap Iorwerth was the greatest of the Welsh rulers of the Middle Ages. This is a popular patriotic name, with nicknames Llelo and Llew, which is also Welsh for 'lion.'

Obediah is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'Ovadyah,' meaning 'servant of God' or 'worshipper of Yahweh.' It appears in the Bible as a minor prophet and author of the Book of Obadiah in the Old Testament. This name has been used primarily in Christian communities since the Protestant Reformation, particularly among Puritans who favored biblical names. While the more common spelling is Obadiah, Obediah represents a phonetic variant that maintains the same pronunciation. The name carries connotations of faithfulness, devotion, and religious commitment. Though never extremely popular, it has persisted through generations, appealing to parents seeking a name with clear biblical roots and traditional masculine qualities.

Also written as Michaiah, this name is used for several Biblical characters both male and female. Makes a fresh and distinctive twist on Michael, Michelle, or Micaela. Antiquated yet modern-sounding nickname: Cager.

Don't let the long-nose connotations put you off. Cyrano feels so current with names like Theo, Leo, Cypriano and Cyrus finding fans again and even the fictional character has so many redeeming features (poet, musicians, self-made man).

Thunderous name with Native American origins.

Alparslan is a combination of the Turkish words alp, meaning "hero," and arslan, "lion." The name is a reference to Alp Arslan, the title given to 11th-century Seljuk sultan Muhammad bin Dawud Chaghri when his army defeated the Byzantines.

Odyssey is a rare and weighty word name — following the footsteps of Hero, Legend, and Story. Despite its literal connection to Odysseus, Homer's epic hero, Odyssey has always been slightly more common among baby girls. The word figuratively refers to a long and eventful journey.

Damari is thought to be a variation of the popular trans-cultural name Amari with the Da- prefix. Amari means "eternal" in Hebrew and may mean "strength" in Yoruba, though other sources list the African meaning as unknown.

As a first name, Basquiat is used as in honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the neoexpressionist whose art touched on themes of race, wealth disparity, and humanism.