Baby Names

2-Syllable Boy Names

Two-syllable boy names dominate the most popular lists — Liam, Noah, Mason, Logan. They hit the sweet spot between too short and too formal, making them the most versatile choice for most families.

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#1

Liam

strong-willed warrior

Irish
#2

Noah

motion, wandering

Hebrew
#6

Henry

home ruler, estate ruler

English
#9

Lucas

from Lucania

English
#12

Levi

associated with, united

Hebrew
#13

Ezra

strong, powerful

Jewish
#19

Ethan

permanent, long-lived

English
#20

Asher

fortunate, prosperous

Jewish
#22

Hudson

son of Hudd

American
#23

Luca

man from Lucania

Italian
#24

Leo

lion-hearted, brave

English
#26

Owen

young warrior

Welsh
#28

Dylan

son of the sea

Welsh
#31

David

beloved, dear

Hebrew
#35

Jackson

son of Jack

English
#38

Wyatt

brave in war

English
#39

Thomas

Twin

English
#41

Jacob

Supplanter; one who follows at the heel

English
#42

Mason

Stone worker; one who builds with stone

English
#45

Carter

One who transports goods by cart; cart driver

English
#46

Logan

Little hollow; from the little hollow place

Scottish
#47

Aiden

Little fire; born of fire

Irish
#48

Grayson

From the English surname 'son of the grieve (es...

English
#49

Caleb

From Hebrew 'Kalev'; possibly related to 'kelev...

English
#50

Cooper

From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low ...

English
#51

Charles

free man

English
#52

Roman

citizen of Rome, Roman

Latin
#59

Jayden

God has heard

American
#60

Bennett

blessed

English
#62

Nathan

he gave

Hebrew
#63

Angel

messenger

Spanish
#64

Nolan

champion, famous one

Irish
#65

Waylon

wayside land, roadside settlement

American
#68

Andrew

manly, brave

Greek
#70

Weston

western farmstead, western settlement

American
#71

Rowan

little red-haired one

Irish
#73

Lincoln

lake colony, settlement by the pool

American
#74

Enzo

ruler of the estate

Italian
#75

Ian

God is gracious

Scottish
#78

Axel

father of peace

Swedish
#79

Aaron

mountain of strength; exalted

English
#80

Theo

gift of God

English
#81

Silas

of the forest

English
#82

Walker

cloth walker, one who treads cloth

English
#86

Micah

who is like God?

English
#87

Ryan

little king

Irish
#88

August

great, magnificent

English
#90

Robert

bright fame

English
#91

Jose

God will increase

Spanish
#92

Eli

ascended, high

Hebrew
#94

Luka

light, illumination

Croatian
#95

Amir

prince, commander

Arabic
#96

Jaxon

God is gracious (via Jack, from John)

American
#97

Parker

keeper of the game preserve

English
#98

Colton

from the coal settlement or dark town

English
#100

Adam

man, mankind, human

Hebrew
#101

Atlas

to carry, to endure

Greek
#103

Easton

from the eastern homestead

English
#104

Jordan

descending

English
#105

Arthur

bear, bear-like strength

English
#106

Landon

from the long ridge

English
#107

Austin

venerable

English
#111

Vincent

to prevail, to win

French
#112

River

flowing body of water, stream

English
#115

Archer

one who shoots with a bow and arrow

English
#119

Emmett

truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faith...

English
#120

Milo

soldier, merciful

English
#124

Carson

son of Carr (marsh dweller)

American
#125

Kayden

battle, companion

American
#126

Jonah

dove

English
#127

Greyson

son of the grey-haired one

English
#128

Hunter

huntsman, pursuer

English
#129

Graham

gravelly homestead

Scottish
#130

Luis

famous warrior

Spanish
#131

Declan

man of prayer

Irish
#132

Sawyer

sawyer, lumber worker

English
#133

Jasper

treasurer, keeper of treasure

English
#134

Ryder

mounted warrior, horseman

English
#135

Carlos

strong, virile

Spanish
#136

Connor

lover of hounds

Irish
#139

Dawson

son of David

English
#140

Calvin

derived from Calvus, bald

English
#141

Leon

brave, lion-hearted

English
#143

Evan

God is gracious

Welsh
#146

Arlo

fortified hill

English
#147

Bryson

son of Brice, the speckled one

English
#148

Jason

healer, to heal

English
#151

Zion

highest point, citadel of Jerusalem

Hebrew
#153

Ivan

God is gracious

Russian
#154

Hayden

hay valley, hedged valley

American
#155

Stetson

son of Stephen, crown bearer

American
#157

Legend

story to be read, remarkable person

American
#159

Callum

dove

Scottish
#164

Jesus

Yahweh saves; God is salvation

Spanish
#166

Beckett

from the brook

English
#167

Alan

handsome

English
#168

Beckham

homestead by a stream

American
#170

Braxton

Brock's town

American
#171

Jaxson

son of Jack

American
#176

Charlie

free man

English

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