253 Two Syllable Boy Names That Pack A Punch
Settling on one of the many two syllable boy names that are available is an important decision that requires a lot of thought. There are many names to choose from, which can make it difficult to decide what matters most to you when picking the best name for your baby.
When choosing a baby name, parents often consider where the name comes from, what it means, and how easy it is to pronounce. Another thing to think about is how many syllables the name has because this can affect how it sounds when you say it out loud.
Our list has over 250 names with two syllables, complete with their origins and meanings, to make your search easier.
Two Syllable Boy Names
Including (origins) and “meanings”
These names were researched by using websites like BabyCenter to find their origins and meanings, but keep in mind, some names mean different things in other languages.
A
Aaron (Hebrew) “high mountain” - Aaron is also on our list of black boy names
Adam (Hebrew) “man; son of the red earth” - Adam is also on our list of 100 names meaning earth
Aiden (Irish) “fiery one”
Albus (Latin) “white, bright”
Alex (Greek) “defending men”
Allen (Irish) “handsome”
Alon (Hebrew) “oak tree”
Andrew (Greek) “strong and manly”
Andy (Greek) “manly”
Anil (Indian) “air; wind” - Anil is also on our list of wind names for boys
Aries (Latin) “ram”
Atlas (Greek) “to carry”
Austin (English) “great, magnificent”
B
Baker (English) “one who bakes”
Barry (Irish) “fair-haired”
Billy (English) “resolute protection”
Bishop (Greek) “overseer”
Boden (Scandinavian) “sheltered”
Brian (Irish) “strong, virtuous, and honorable”
Brody (Scottish) “broad eye or broad island”
Bruno (German) “brown”
Byron (English) “barn for cows”
C
Caden (Welsh) “spirit of battle”
Caleb (Hebrew) “faithful”
Calvin (Latin) “bald, hairless”
Carlo (Italian) “man”
Carter (English) “transporter of goods by cart”
Casey (Irish) “brave in battle”
Cody (English) “helpful”
Colby (English) “coal town”
Colton (English) “from the coal or dark town”
Conor (Irish) “love of wolves”
Cory (Irish) “from the hollow” - Cory could also be a short cool name for boys
D
Damon (Greek) “to tame”
Daniel (Hebrew) “God is my judge”
Dante (Latin) “enduring”
Darwin (English) “dear friend”
David (Hebrew) “beloved” - David is also on our list of middle names for Braylin
Davis (Welsh) “son of David”
Declan (Irish) “man of prayer or full of goodness”
Derrik (German) “gifted ruler”
Devan (Irish) “poet”
Dillan (Welsh) “son of the sea”
Dion (Greek) “child of heaven and earth”
Dixon (Scottish) “son of Dick”
Draco (Greek) “dragon”
Dylan (Welsh) “son of the sea”
E
Edan (Irish) “little fire” - Edan is also on our list of 60+ boy and girl names meaning fire
Eddy (English) “wealthy friend or rich in friendship”
Edgar (English) “wealthy spearman”
Edwin (English) “rich friend” - Edwin is also on our list of names that mean friend
Egon (German) “strong with a sword”
Eli (Hebrew) “my God” - Eli is also on our list of 150 boy names with 3 letters
Elmo (Italian) “protector”
Elton (English) “the old town”
Elvin (English) “noble friend”
Emil (German) “to strive or excel” - Emil is also on our list of names with 4 letters
Enzo (Italian) “winner”
Eric (Scandinavian) “ever ruler”
Eros (Greek) “desire”
Esau (Hebrew) “hairy”
Ethan (Hebrew) “strong, firm”
Evan (Welsh) “God is gracious”
F
Felix (Latin) “happy, fortunate”
Fonzo (Latin) “ready for battle”
Forest (French) “woodsman”
G
Galen (Greek) “calm, healer”
Gary (English) “bold spear”
Gavin (English) “white hawk”
Garret (Irish) “spear strength”
Gregos (Greek) “vigilant”
Grover (English) “lives near a grove of trees” - Grover is also on our list of boy names meaning green
H
Harris (English) “son of Harry”
Harry (English) “Army ruler”
Hector (Greek) “holding fast”
Henry (German) “ruler of the home”
Holden (English) “from the hollow in the valley” - Holden is also on our list of names for handsome boys
Howard (English) “bold heart, chief guardian”
Hudson (English) “son of Hugh”
Hugo (German) “mind”
Hyatt (English) “from the high gate”
I
Idris (Welsh and Arabic) “fiery leader; prophet”
Isaac (Hebrew) “he will laugh”
Isai (Hebrew) “God is salvation”
Ivan (Russian) “God is gracious”
J
Jacob (Hebrew) “supplanter”
Jaden (Hebrew) “God has heard” - Jaden is also on our list of names that mean jade
Jamal (Arabic) “handsome”
Jared (Hebrew) “he descends”
Jarvis (English) “spear man”
Jason (Greek) “healer”
Jasper (English) “treasurer”
Jerry (English) “gift of God”
Jesse (Hebrew) “the Lord exists”
Jimmy (Hebrew) “supplanter”
Jonah (Hebrew) “dove or pigeon”
Joseph (Hebrew) “God will increase”
Judah (Hebrew) “praised”
Justin (Latin) “fair, righteous”
K
Kenly (English) “the king’s meadow”
Kenny (Irish and Scottish) “handsome”
Kevin (Irish) “handsome”
Kurtis (French) “courtier”
Kyle (Scottish) “narrows, channel, strait”
L
Lamar (Spanish) “from the sea”
Landon (English) “long hill”
Lazlo (Slavic) “glorious rule”
Lenny (English) “brave as a lion”
Leo (Latin) “lion”
Leon (Greek) “lion”
Levi (Hebrew) “joined in harmony”
Lewis (English) “famed warrior”
Liam (Irish) “unwavering protector”
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Louis (German and French) “famous warrior”
Luka (Latin) “light”
Lukas (Latin) “bringer of light”
M
Maddox (English) “son of Madoc”
Malcom (Scottish) “disciple of Columbia”
Marcel (French) “young warrior”
Marco (Latin) “warlike”
Marcus (Latin) “warlike”
Marty (English) “servant of Mars, warlike”
Mason (English) “stone worker”
Murray (Scottish) “settlement by the sea”
Martin (Latin) “warlike”
Marvin (Welsh) “sea hill”
Micah (Hebrew) “who is like the Lord”
Milo (German) “soldier or merciful”
Morton (English, Scottish, Irish) “settlement by the moor”
Moses (Hebrew) “saved from the water”
N
Nathan (Hebrew) “he gave”
Nevan (Irish) “little saint”
Nigel (Irish, Gaelic, Latin) “champion; cloud; passionate” - Nigel is also on our list of cloud-related names
Nikos (Greek) “victory of the people”
Nixon (English) “son of Nicholas”
Noah (Hebrew) “rest, comfort”
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Nolan (Irish) “famous, noble”
O
Odin (Scandinavian) “frenzy, rage”
Oscar (Irish) “deer lover”
Oswin (English) “God’s friend”
Otto (German) “wealth, prosperity”
Owen (Welsh) “young warrior”
P
Paden (English) “path hill”
Parker (English) “keeper of the park”
Pascal (Latin) “relating to Easter”
Percy (French) “pierce valley”
Perry (English) “dweller near a pear tree”
Peter (Greek) “stone” - Peter is also on our list of names that mean stone
Philip (Greek) “friend of horses”
R
Remy (French) “oarsman”
Robert (German) “bright fame”
Robi (German) “bright fame”
Robin (English) “bright fame”
Rocky (Italian) “rest”
Rogan (Irish) “redhead”
Roger (German) “famous spear”
Roman (Latin) “citizen of Rome”
Ronan (Irish) “little seal”
Rory (Irish) “red king”
Rover (English) “wanderer”
Ruben (Spanish) “behold, a son”
Ryan (Irish) “little king”
Ryden (Scandinavian) “horseman”
S
Saber (French) “sword”
Simon (Hebrew) “the listener”
Slater (English) “slate worker”
Stefan (Greek) “garland crown”
Steven (Greek) “crown”
T
Tamir (Hebrew) “tall”
Taylor (English) “one who tailors clothes”
Theo (Greek) “gift of God”
Thomas (Greek) “twin”
Titus (Latin) “defender”
Toby (English) “God is good”
Travis (French) “to cross over”
Travon (English) “fair town”
Trevor (Welsh) “from the large village”
Tyler (English) “maker of tiles”
Tyree (Scottish) “land, earth, from Tyrie”
U
Ulric (English) “powerful ruler”
Usher (English) “doorkeeper”
Uzi (Hebrew) “Jehovah is my strength"
V
Varek (English) “from the fortress”
Victor (Latin) “winner, conqueror”
Videl (Spanish and Latin) “life-giving”
W
Wagner (German) “wagon driver”
Walter (German) “ruler of the army”
Webber (English) “weaver”
Wesley (English) “western meadow”
Weston (English) “western town”
Wilbur (German) “resolute, brilliant”
Wiley (English) “willow woods” - Wiley is also on our list of attiude nicknames and names
Willis (English) “descendant or servant of Will”
Wyatt (English) “brave in war”
X
Xander (Greek) “defending men” - Xander is also on our list of strong male names
Xenos (Greek) “stranger”
Y
Yanni (Hebrew) “God is gracious”
Yasir (Arabic) “rich”
Yosef (Hebrew) “God shall add”
Z
Zahir (Arabic) “helper”
Zander (Greek) “defending men”
Zenos (Greek) “hospitality”
Zion (Hebrew) “highest point”
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