Three Syllable Names for Boys

Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget was one of the most influential names in his field, known for his theories on cognitive development in children. His surname has potential as a given name, perhaps for the child of a child psychologist.
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Piaget is Solange Knowles' middle name, although after the watch brand, not the psychologist.

Piaget

Martinis

Alternatively spelled as Fayyisaa or Feissa, this name comes from the Oromo word for "healer." It is used predominantly in Ethiopia, and is borne by long-distance runner, Feyisa Lilesa.

Feyisa

Magali

Jario

A name from Irish history and legend, deriving from the Gaelic word for the raven. Uncommon in contemporary Ireland, although the related name Fiachra is a Top 250 choice there.

Fiachna

Volante

An important name in Hinduism, in which Kapila was a sage and creator of the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy.

Kapila

Timeo is a Top 100 name in France but is virtually unknown in the English-speaking world.  Appearing briefly in the New Testament and related to Timon, a Shakespearean name, Timeo is a valid possibility for parents looking for an unusual name with cross-cultural cred.

Timeo

A possible long form to get to the hip nickname Kai.

Kaʻimi

Marcellos

Kipchoge

Strong and rhythmic Italian form of Samson

Sansone

Sámuel

Like Ulysses, Ulixes is a Latin variation of Odysseus. This spelling has never appeared on the US popularity charts, perhaps in part due to Ulysses's presidential ties.

Ulixes

Jarvius is a modern masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Jarvis or Jervis. The original Jarvis derives from the Germanic elements 'gar' meaning 'spear' and 'vis' meaning 'wise', together suggesting a wise warrior. Jarvius has a contemporary feel with its distinctive ending, while maintaining connections to historical naming traditions. This rare name has never ranked among popular boys' names in the US, giving it a unique quality. The name has a strong, confident sound with its powerful consonants and commanding presence. Its uncommonness makes it distinctive without being difficult to pronounce or understand.

Jarvius

Finngeirr

The Russian form of Laurence, Lavrentiy may also be transliterated as Lavrenti or Lavrenty. Lavrentiy Beria was a significant Soviet politician during the Stalin era.

Lavrentiy

Obéron is a masculine name derived from Auberon, the French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler' or 'king of the elves.' Most famously, Oberon appears in medieval and Renaissance literature as the king of the fairies in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' The addition of the accent in Obéron gives the name a distinctly French flair. This enchanting name carries magical and mystical associations, connecting the bearer to a rich tradition of folklore and literary fantasy. Though relatively uncommon as a given name, Obéron offers a majestic quality with its mythological heritage and regal connotations.

Obéron

Deriving from the Persian name <em>Jevad</em>, Cavi̇dan is used nearly exclusively for boys in Azerbaijan, while the Turkish Cavidan is used mostly on girls. 

Cavi̇dan

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 610)

5000+ Three-Syllable Boy Names