Three Syllable Names for Boys

Tyreion

Dovonte

Sienna

Manrique

Lakayden

Karolis

Donnavon

Terius

Elouise

Jarriet

American place and tribe name, derived via French from the Dakota word ayúxba "sleepy ones". It does have a cool sound, reminiscent of Ira or Owain, but has only ever made the US charts for girls, and not since the early 20th century.

Iowa

Deareon

Mattingly

Siaka

Teodus is a masculine name with Greek origins, likely derived as a variant of Theodorus or Theodore, which means 'gift of God.' This uncommon variation maintains the spiritual significance of its root name while offering a distinctive sound and appearance. Teodus has a classical, scholarly quality reminiscent of ancient philosophers or religious figures. While rare in contemporary usage, it provides an interesting alternative for parents seeking names with historical depth and religious connotations. The name can be shortened to the approachable nickname 'Teo.' With its combination of soft and strong sounds, Teodus carries a dignified presence while remaining pronounceable across various language backgrounds. Its rarity makes it appealing to parents wanting a name with traditional roots but little likelihood of duplication among peers.

Teodus

Notorious debuted on the charts for boys in 1995, at the height of The Notorious B.I.G.'s career. 

Notorious

A name with a pleasing hue, Fulvio comes from the Latin fulvus used poetically to describe saturated bronze and gold, the coats of lions and eagles and the color of sand and earth. Considered the Italian and Spanish form of the Roman Fulvius, it has been borne by basketball player Fulvio de Assis, historian Fulvio Orsini, cross country skier Fulvio Valbusa, and poet Andrea Fulvio, just to mention a few.

Fulvio

Matsuo

Quvondo

Deontaye

Three-syllable boy names carry a certain gravity and formality: They're mostly full names rather than short forms. 

 today -- Benjamin, Theodore, Oliver -- have three syllables, often with friendlier short forms such as Ben, Theo, and Ollie.

 too: Consider word name Victory, Spanish nature name Jacinto, and the papal (really) Zepherin.

pair best with one or two-syllable surnames

, but if you love a three-syllable name for your son and have a longer last name, you can always choose one with a shorter version. Zachary Zantopoulos is more approachable as Zach Zantopoulos.

 of more than 5000 male names with three syllables, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

Three-syllable names for baby boys, including popular three syllable boy names such as Benjamin and Theodore and unique three-syllable baby names for boys, including Templeton and Zoticus. (Page 413)

5000+ Three-Syllable Boy Names