Whatever the reasons are that you’re looking for two-syllable boy names (and the possibilities are endless) we’ve put together a collection of a hundred mini-monikers that sound punchy, cool, and guaranteed to ensure your little prankster stands out from the crowd.
Powerful and distinct, our list of names from around the world covers monikers ranging from the traditional to the contemporary to the downright unusual!
Two-syllable boy names are short and sweet, and will complement a long surname (or, perhaps, several middle names). We hope you enjoy browsing through our extensive list as we think you’ll come up with a selection of ideas for a snappy name he’ll love for a lifetime.
Happy hunting…
Two-syllable boy names
- Adam — [Hebrew] “man of the earth”
- Alan — [Gaelic] “rock”
- Alden — [English] “old friend”
- Alex — [English] “protector of mankind”
- Allen — [English] “handsome, cheerful”
- Alfie — [English] “Elf counsel”
- Alon — [Hebrew] “Oak tree”
- Alvin — [English] “noble friend”
- Amel — [Arabic] “hope”
- Amil — [Hebrew] “Work of God”
- Amos — [Hebrew] “strong, brave”
- Anil — [Hindi] “air, wind”
- Anton — [Latin] “Praiseworthy”
- Arlo — [English] “Fortified Hill”
- Arnold — [German] “eagle power”
- Aron — [Hebrew] “Enlightened”
- Arun — [Hindi] “Dawn”
- Arvin — [English] “Friend of the people”
- Asher — [Hebrew] “blessed, fortunate”
- Asif — [Arabic] “Forgiver”
- Avi — [Hebrew] “Father of many”
- Axel — [Scandinavian] “father of peace”
- Aziz — [Arabic] “dear, precious”
- Bali — [Sanskrit] “Strong”
- Bailey — [English] “Law enforcer”
- Barry — [Gaelic] “spear, marksman”
- Benji — [Hebrew] “son of my right hand”
- Benny — [Hebrew] “Son of comfort”
- Bernie — [English] “brave as a bear”
- Biju — [Hindi] “Valuable”
- Brady — [Irish] “Descendant of Brady”
- Brian — [Gaelic] “strong, virtuous”
- Caleb — [Hebrew] “faithful, loyal”
- Calvin — [English] “bald”
- Casey — [Irish] “Brave in battle”
- Ciro — [Italian] “Sun”
- Cody — [Irish] “Helpful”
- Colin — [Irish] “Victorious people”
- Corey — [English] “from the hollow”
- Dallas — [Scottish] “From the meadow dwelling”
- Dalton — [English] “From the Valley Town”
- Damon — [Greek] “to tame, subdue”
- Dani — [Hebrew] “God is my judge”
- Danil — [Russian] “God is my judge”
- Darren — [Irish] “Great”
- Darin — [Irish] “Little Great One”
- Daro — [Hindi] “Possessor”
- Declan — [Irish] “Man of Prayer”
- Devin — [Irish] “poet”
- Dillon — [English] “son of the sea”
- Donald — [Gaelic] “World ruler”
- Dino — [Italian] “little sword”
- Donny — [English] “world leader”
- Dono — [Spanish] “World ruler”
- Dylan — [Welsh] “son of the sea”
- Easton — [English] “From East Town”
- Eddie — [English] “wealthy guardian”
- Eddy — [English] “Wealthy protector”
- Edgar — [English] “Fortunate and powerful”
- Eli — [Hebrew] “ascended, high”
- Elliot — [English] “Jehovah is God”
- Elmo — [German] “Protector”
- Elroy — [French] “The king”
- Emmett — [German] “Universal Ruler”
- Eric — [Scandinavian] “eternal ruler”
- Ethan — [Hebrew] “Strong, Enduring”
- Evan — [Welsh] “God is gracious”
- Ezra — [Hebrew] “Help”
- Farrell — [Irish] “Man of courage”
- Gary — [English] “spear”
- Gavin — [Welsh] “white hawk”
- Gino — [Italian] “Well-born”
- Greer — [Gaelic] “Watcher”
- Guthrie — [Scots] “Windy Place”
- Hari — [Hindi] “The moon”
- Harry — [Germanic] “rules the home”
- Harper — [English] “Harp Player”
- Harvey — [French] “bitter”
- Hayden — [English] “Valley of Hay”
- Henry — [German] “Ruler of the home”
- Hose — [Spanish] “Son of fire”
- Ian — [Scottish] “God is gracious”
- Isaac — [Hebrew] “laughter”
- Ivan — [Slavic] “God is gracious”
- Jaden — [Hebrew] “God has Heard”
- Jalen — [American] “calm waters”
- Jason — [Greek] “healer”
- Jerry — [English] “Spear ruler”
- Jonny — [Hebrew] “God is gracious”
- Jordan — [Hebrew] “flowing down”
- Justin — [Latin] “just, righteous”
- Kenji — [Japanese] “intelligent second son”
- Kenny — [Gaelic] “born of fire”
- Kevin — [Irish] “handsome, beloved”
- Leo — [Greek] “Lion”
- Leon — [Greek] “lion”
- Levi — [Hebrew] “joined, attached”
- Liam — [Irish] “resolute protection”
- Logan — [Gaelic] “from the hollow”
- Lucas — [Latin] “man from Lucania”
- Manny — [Hebrew] “God is with us”
- Marco — [Italian] “warlike”
- Mason — [English] “stone worker”
- Milo — [German] “Gracious”
- Noah — [Hebrew] “rest, comfort”
- Omar — [Arabic] “speaker”
- Oren — [Hebrew] “Fir tree”
- Owen — [Welsh] “Noble”
- Randy — [Germanic] “powerful, brave”
- Ravi — [Hindi] “Sun”
- Rene — [Latin] “Reborn
- Ryan — [Irish] “Little King”
- Tevin — [English] “hill town”
- Toby — [English] “God is good”
- Tony — [Latin] “praiseworthy”
- Tuan — [Vietnamese] “child of the wave”
- Tyler — [English] “tiler of roofs”
- Valen — [Latin] “strong and healthy”
- Vito — [Italian] “life”
- Waldo — [German] “ruler”
- Weston — [English] “west town”
- Wilbur — [English] “wild and brilliant”
- Willis — [English] “resolute protector”
- Wilton — [English] “willow town”
- Winton — [English] “wine town”
- Xander — [English] “defender of mankind”
- Zayden — [Hebrew] “God has heeded”
- Zephyr — [Greek] “west wind”
