Three Syllable Names for Boys

The name of an early Greek god of the sea, after whom a moon of Neptune is named.

Proteus

Danielle

Zakria

Rauno originated in Finland as a variation of Norse names beginning with Ragn-, most notably Ragnar. The name is also heard in neighboring Estonia.

Rauno

Devanta

A unisex name in Japan, more common for girls.

Shinobu

Tarius

Jibriel

Gregery

Damontrae

Marcua

Dandrea

Yuniel

Dimitriy

Jayvoni

Maleki

As a surname, Amponsah originated in Ghana, from the Akan region. Deriving from ampem meaning "welcome or receive" and nsah meaning "messanger or herald", it dates back to the 17th century, when it was used to describe those who welcomed visitors or delivered messages for the royal court. 
 
Notable bearers include Ghanaian footballers Koffi Amponsah and Ophelia Serwaa Amponsah, politician Reginald Reynolds Amponsah, musician Ofori Amponsah, and actor, Prince Amponsah. It also appears in the title of several Ghanaian songs.

Amponsah

Esthappen, also spelled Esthappan, is an Indian variation of Stephen, specifically used in the state of Kerala. It notably appears in the novel The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, though the character is mostly called Estha.

Esthappen

Farquharson is a masculine Scottish surname now occasionally used as a given name. Derived from the Gaelic 'Fearchar' meaning 'dear one' or 'beloved' combined with 'son,' it literally translates to 'son of Farquhar.' As a prominent Scottish clan name from Aberdeenshire with a history dating back to the 14th century, Farquharson carries significant historical and cultural heritage. While rare as a first name, it represents a distinctive option for those with Scottish ancestry seeking to honor familial connections. The name has a dignified, traditional quality with its multi-syllabic structure and rich historical associations. As with many surnames adapted to first-name usage, Farquharson appeals most to families with personal connections to Scottish heritage or to the surname itself.

Farquharson

Santanna

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 708)

5000+ Three-Syllable Boy Names