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Two-Syllable Baby Names

26078 baby names with two syllables — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.

Baby names that have two syllables, most-popular first — useful when you want the rhythm to fit a longer or shorter surname.

Girl Names

Charlotte#2 in the U.S.Free woman; feminine form of Charles▶Emma#3 in the U.S.Whole; universal; all-encompassing▶Mia#6 in the U.S.Mine; beloved; my own▶Ava#11 in the U.S.Life; living one; possibly from Latin avis (bird)▶Harper#16 in the U.S.Harp player; one who plays the harp; harper▶Lily#18 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocence▶Nora#20 in the U.S.Honor; woman of honor; from Latin honora via Honoria▶Hazel#21 in the U.S.The hazel tree or shrub; of the hazel color (golden-brown)▶Chloe#23 in the U.S.Blooming; young green shoot; new growth in spring▶Ellie#24 in the U.S.Bright shining one; sun ray; from Greek Helene▶Lucy#25 in the U.S.Light; born at dawn or by daylight▶Luna#27 in the U.S.Moon; the moon goddess▶Isla#28 in the U.S.Island; from the Scottish river and island name▶Ella#29 in the U.S.All; completely; fairy maiden; from Germanic ermen or Norman French▶Lainey#30 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elaine or Laney; ultimately from Helen/Helene meaning bright, shining one▶Zoe#31 in the U.S.Life; the living one▶Scarlett#32 in the U.S.Scarlet; bright red; a fine cloth of scarlet color▶Layla#36 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; born at night▶Ivy#39 in the U.S.Ivy plant; the climbing vine; associated with fidelity and eternity▶Mila#43 in the U.S.Gracious; dear; beloved; from Slavic milu (gracious, dear)▶Willow#44 in the U.S.Willow tree; from Old English welig▶Nova#46 in the U.S.New; a nova — a star that suddenly flares in brightness▶Riley#48 in the U.S.Courageous; from Irish Ó Raghallaigh (descendant of Raghallach)▶Sadie#50 in the U.S.Princess; pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew Sara (princess, noblewoman)▶Stella#52 in the U.S.Star; from Latin stella▶Sophie#55 in the U.S.Wisdom; from Greek sophia▶Hannah#56 in the U.S.Grace; favor — from Hebrew Channah (favor, grace)▶Leah#58 in the U.S.Weary; or wild cow — from Hebrew Le'ah▶Iris#61 in the U.S.Rainbow; from Greek iris, the goddess of the rainbow▶Maya#62 in the U.S.Illusion, magic — from Sanskrit maya (cosmic illusion)▶Clara#63 in the U.S.Bright; clear; famous — from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famous)▶Ruby#64 in the U.S.Deep red precious gemstone; from Latin rubeus, meaning red▶Alice#65 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind▶Paisley#67 in the U.S.From the town of Paisley in Scotland; the town name may derive from Brittonic or Latin basilica▶Zoey#69 in the U.S.Life; from Greek zoe▶Eden#70 in the U.S.Delight; paradise — from Hebrew eden, meaning pleasure or delight▶Millie#73 in the U.S.Gentle strength; loving labor — short form of Millicent (from Old High German amal + swind) or ▶Daisy#75 in the U.S.Day's eye — from Old English dæges ēage (day's eye), describing how the flower opens at dawn▶Ayla#77 in the U.S.Moonlight; or oak tree halo — Hebrew ayla (oak tree) or Turkish ay (moon) + la (light/halo)▶Lyla#80 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty — variant of Layla, from Arabic and Persian layl (night)▶Josie#82 in the U.S.God will increase; God shall add — nickname form of Josephine or Joanna, from Hebrew Yosef▶Audrey#86 in the U.S.Noble strength; from Old English aethel (noble) + thryth (strength)▶Autumn#88 in the U.S.The fall season; harvest time — from Latin autumnus▶Sarah#90 in the U.S.Princess; noblewoman; lady — from Hebrew Sarah, from sar (ruler, prince)▶Kinsley#93 in the U.S.King's meadow; from Old English cyning (king) + leah (meadow, clearing)▶Georgia#99 in the U.S.Farmer; worker of the earth, from Greek georgos▶Margot#102 in the U.S.Pearl — French short form of Marguerite, from Greek margaritēs (pearl)▶Hailey#104 in the U.S.Hay meadow; from Old English heg (hay) + leah (woodland clearing, meadow)▶Parker#106 in the U.S.Keeper of the park; gamekeeper — from Middle English parkere, from Old French parc (enclosed la▶Anna#107 in the U.S.Grace; favor — Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah (Channah)▶Cora#113 in the U.S.Maiden; girl — from Greek kore (maiden, girl, daughter)▶Raelynn#116 in the U.S.Modern American creation combining Rae (Hebrew: ewe, or beam of light) + Lynn (Welsh: lake)▶Brooklyn#118 in the U.S.Broken land or marsh; from Dutch Breukelen, a village near Utrecht▶Esther#119 in the U.S.Possibly from Persian stara (star) or Hebrew seter (hidden); the meaning is disputed▶Hallie#120 in the U.S.Dweller at the hall meadow (Old English), or a diminutive of Harriet/Halle meaning 'army ruler'▶Hadley#121 in the U.S.Heathery meadow; heath clearing — from Old English haeth (heath) + leah (woodland clearing, mea▶Elsie#123 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath — Scottish pet form of Elspeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba▶Mary#125 in the U.S.Possibly 'beloved,' 'bitterness,' or 'wished-for child' — from Hebrew Miryam, meaning uncertain▶Scottie#126 in the U.S.From Scotland; one who is Scottish▶Charlie#133 in the U.S.Free woman; strong and free — nickname form of Charlotte or Charlotte, from Old High German Kar▶Eva#134 in the U.S.Life; living — Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew Chava (Eve), from chaya (to live)▶Bella#136 in the U.S.Beautiful; lovely — from Italian bella, feminine of bello, from Latin bellus (beautiful, fair)▶Rylee#137 in the U.S.Courageous; valiant — from Irish surname Riley/O'Reilly, from Gaelic raghallach (courageous)▶Brielle#143 in the U.S.Short form of Gabrielle; from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength'▶Remi#145 in the U.S.Oarsman; from the Latin remus (oar)▶Aubrey#146 in the U.S.Elf ruler; supernatural power — from Old High German Alberich, from alb (elf) + ric (ruler, pow▶Summer#152 in the U.S.The warmest season of the year; from Old English sumor▶Oaklynn#153 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Old English āc (oak tree) with the popular feminine suffix -lynn (from ▶Ember#154 in the U.S.Smoldering remains of a fire — from Old English æmerge (ember, glowing coal), a word name▶Piper#155 in the U.S.One who plays a pipe or flute — an occupational English surname▶Oakley#156 in the U.S.Oak clearing or oak meadow; from Old English ac (oak) + leah (clearing, meadow)▶Phoebe#157 in the U.S.Bright, radiant, shining one▶Wrenley#159 in the U.S.Wren clearing or meadow — modern coinage blending Old English wrenna (wren, a small bird) with ▶Ashley#164 in the U.S.Ash tree meadow; clearing of ash trees — from Old English aesc (ash tree) + leah (woodland clea▶Skylar#167 in the U.S.Scholar; or giving shelter — from Dutch Schuyler (scholar), or possibly from sky + -lar suffix▶Gemma#170 in the U.S.Gem, precious stone — from Italian/Latin gemma (gem, precious stone, bud)▶Callie#175 in the U.S.Beautiful, lovely — short form of Calliope or Callista, from Greek kallos (beauty)▶Freya#176 in the U.S.Noble woman; lady — from Old Norse Freyja, from freyja meaning 'lady, mistress'▶Daphne#178 in the U.S.Laurel tree; bay laurel; from Greek daphne (laurel)▶Lilah#179 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Hebrew/Arabic laylah▶Sutton#181 in the U.S.Southern settlement or southern farm; from Old English suth (south) + tun (settlement, enclosur▶Annie#182 in the U.S.Grace, favor; diminutive of Anne/Anna, from Hebrew Hannah via Greek and Latin▶Lila#187 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Hebrew/Arabic laylah (night); also Sanskrit lila (divine play, sport o▶

Boy Names

Liam#1 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior and protector▶Noah#2 in the U.S.Rest; comfort; repose▶Henry#5 in the U.S.Ruler of the home; estate ruler; lord of the house▶William#9 in the U.S.Resolute protector; determined guardian; will helmet▶Lucas#10 in the U.S.Light; bringer of light; from the Latin lux (light)▶Levi#12 in the U.S.Joined; attached; pledged in devotion▶Luca#14 in the U.S.Light; from Lucania; Italian form of Lucas/Luke▶Hudson#17 in the U.S.Son of Hugh; son of the hooded one; son of mind and spirit▶Leo#19 in the U.S.Lion; lion-hearted▶Ezra#20 in the U.S.Help; helper; God is my help▶Michael#21 in the U.S.Who is like God? (rhetorical: no one is like God)▶Daniel#22 in the U.S.God is my judge; judged by God▶Ethan#24 in the U.S.Strong; firm; enduring; long-lived; constant▶Cooper#27 in the U.S.Barrel maker; one who makes or repairs casks and barrels▶Asher#28 in the U.S.Happy; blessed; fortunate▶Joseph#29 in the U.S.God will add; God increases; may God add▶Owen#31 in the U.S.Young warrior; well-born; the Welsh form of Eugene▶Matthew#32 in the U.S.Gift of God; gift of Yahweh▶Thomas#34 in the U.S.Twin; from Aramaic Ta'oma▶David#35 in the U.S.Beloved; darling; dear one▶Jackson#36 in the U.S.Son of Jack; son of John; ultimately 'God is gracious'▶Wyatt#38 in the U.S.Brave in war; hardy — from Old English Wigheard (wig: war + heard: brave, hardy)▶Mason#39 in the U.S.Stone worker; one who builds with stone; mason▶Bennett#40 in the U.S.Blessed; medieval English form of Benedict, from Latin benedictus▶Dylan#41 in the U.S.Son of the sea; born from the ocean wave▶Roman#42 in the U.S.Citizen of Rome; a Roman person▶Jacob#43 in the U.S.Supplanter; one who takes another's place; he who follows at the heel▶Carter#45 in the U.S.One who drives a cart; transporter of goods; from Middle English cartare (cart driver)▶Isaac#47 in the U.S.He will laugh; he will rejoice▶Grayson#51 in the U.S.Son of the gray-haired one; from Old English grǣg (gray) + sunu (son)▶Wesley#52 in the U.S.Western meadow; from Old English west (west) + leah (woodland clearing)▶Logan#53 in the U.S.Little hollow; small cove; from Scottish Gaelic lagan (little hollow in a hill), diminutive of ▶Weston#55 in the U.S.Western settlement; from Old English west (west) + tun (settlement, town)▶Waylon#56 in the U.S.Land beside the road; from Old English weg (way, road) + land (land)▶Caleb#58 in the U.S.Faithful, wholehearted; possibly related to Hebrew kelev (dog, symbolizing loyalty)▶Rowan#59 in the U.S.Little red one; from Irish Gaelic ruadh (red) + diminutive suffix▶Aiden#62 in the U.S.Little fire; diminutive of Aodh (fire)▶Nathan#63 in the U.S.He gave; gift of God — from Hebrew Natan (to give)▶Nolan#65 in the U.S.Descendant of Nuallán; noble, chariot fighter — from Irish Ó Nualláin▶Angel#67 in the U.S.Messenger; angel — from Greek angelos (messenger) via Latin angelus▶Lincoln#69 in the U.S.Lake colony; settlement by the pool▶Jayden#70 in the U.S.Possibly from Hebrew Jadon meaning 'thankful' or 'God has heard'; the modern form may be a crea▶Silas#71 in the U.S.Possibly from Latin silva (forest/wood) or Aramaic form of Saul; exact origin disputed▶Enzo#72 in the U.S.Ruler of the home; Italian form of Heinz/Henry, from Old High German heim (home) + ric (ruler)▶Andrew#73 in the U.S.Manly; strong and brave▶Atlas#75 in the U.S.To carry; to endure — from Greek Atlas, from tlao (to carry, to endure), referring to the Titan▶Walker#78 in the U.S.Cloth-walker; a worker who trod on raw cloth to clean and thicken it — from Old English wealcer▶Axel#79 in the U.S.Father of peace; Scandinavian form of Absalom from Hebrew Avshalom▶Aaron#80 in the U.S.High mountain; exalted; strong▶August#81 in the U.S.Great; majestic; venerable — from Latin augustus (revered, majestic)▶Theo#82 in the U.S.Gift of God; short form of Theodore or Theophilus from Greek theos (God) + doron (gift)▶Ian#83 in the U.S.God is gracious; Scottish Gaelic form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan▶Luka#85 in the U.S.Light; or man from Lucania (southern Italy) — Slavic and Italian form of Luke/Lucas, from Latin▶Gael#86 in the U.S.A Gaelic-speaking person; of the Gaels — from Old Breton or Welsh, referring to the Celtic peop▶Arthur#87 in the U.S.Possibly from the Celtic root artos (bear), suggesting 'bear-man' or 'strong as a bear'▶Micah#90 in the U.S.Who is like God? — from Hebrew Mikha'el contraction: Mi (who) + ka (like) + El (God)▶Robert#92 in the U.S.Bright fame; shining with glory — from Old High German Hrodebert, composed of hrod (fame) + ber▶Jose#95 in the U.S.God will increase; God shall add — Spanish form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef▶Christian#96 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; a Christian person — from Latin Christianus, Greek Christianos▶Eithan#97 in the U.S.Strong, enduring, firm▶Archer#98 in the U.S.Bowman; one who shoots arrows with a bow — an occupational surname▶Ryan#99 in the U.S.Little king; descendent of the king — from Irish Ó Riain, from rí (king)▶Adam#101 in the U.S.Man; or earth; or red earth — from Hebrew adam (man) related to adamah (earth) and adom (red)▶Parker#102 in the U.S.Keeper of the park; gamekeeper — from Middle English parkere, from Old French parc (enclosed la▶Colton#103 in the U.S.Coal settlement; from Old English col (charcoal, coal) + tun (settlement, town)▶Eli#104 in the U.S.Ascent; high; my God — from Hebrew eli (my God) or possibly alah (to ascend)▶Amir#105 in the U.S.Prince; ruler; commander — from Arabic amir (prince, commander)▶Vincent#107 in the U.S.Conquering; prevailing — from Latin Vincentius, from vincere (to conquer)▶Easton#110 in the U.S.Eastern settlement; from Old English east (east) + tun (settlement, town)▶River#111 in the U.S.A flowing body of water; from Old French riviere, from Latin riparia (riverbank)▶Austin#113 in the U.S.Great; venerable; dignified — English contracted form of Augustine, from Latin augustus (great,▶Jaxon#115 in the U.S.Son of Jack; Jack is a medieval English form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan (God is gracious)▶Callum#118 in the U.S.Dove; Scottish Gaelic form of Columba (Latin: dove)▶Milo#119 in the U.S.Soldier; merciful; or grain — from Old High German mild (mild, merciful) or Latin milo (soldier▶Graham#120 in the U.S.From a Scottish place name meaning 'gravelly homestead' — from Old English grǣg (grey) and hām ▶Emmett#121 in the U.S.Entire; universal; strong — English surname from the medieval given name Emmett, a diminutive o▶Sawyer#122 in the U.S.One who saws wood; from Middle English saghiere (sawyer), occupational surname for a lumber wor▶Carson#124 in the U.S.Son of Carr; son of the marsh dweller — from Scottish surname Carson, from Old Norse kjarr (mar▶Landon#127 in the U.S.Long hill; ridge settlement — from Old English lang (long) + dun (hill)▶Jonah#128 in the U.S.Dove — from Hebrew Yonah (dove)▶Jasper#129 in the U.S.Treasurer; bringer of treasure — from Persian Gaspar (one who guards treasure), via Greek▶Hunter#130 in the U.S.One who hunts; a hunter — from Old English huntian (to hunt) + -er (agent suffix)▶Jordan#131 in the U.S.To flow down; to descend — from Hebrew Yarden, from yarad (to descend), the name of the Jordan ▶Calvin#132 in the U.S.Bald, hairless — from the French surname Cauvin/Calvin, derived from Latin calvus (bald)▶Ryder#133 in the U.S.Horseman; one who rides — an occupational surname for a cavalry soldier or messenger▶Kayden#135 in the U.S.Fighter; companion — modern American form related to Caden, from Irish Gaelic cadán or an Old E▶Stetson#136 in the U.S.Son of Stephen or Stephen's town — from English surname Stetson, itself from the personal name ▶Jameson#137 in the U.S.Son of James; from James, which traces to Hebrew Ya'akov (supplanter)▶Leon#138 in the U.S.Lion — from Greek leōn and Latin leo▶Declan#139 in the U.S.Meaning uncertain; possibly 'full of goodness' or related to the Irish word for prayer▶Beckett#141 in the U.S.Beehive or bee cottage; from Old English beo-cot▶Zion#142 in the U.S.Highest point; monument; the holy mountain of God in Jerusalem — from Hebrew Tsiyyon▶Dawson#143 in the U.S.Son of Daw — Daw being a medieval short form of David, from Hebrew Dawid meaning 'beloved'▶Luis#144 in the U.S.Famous warrior; renowned in battle — from the Old High German elements hlud (fame) and wig (war▶Charlie#145 in the U.S.Free man, strong man — diminutive of Charles, from Old High German karl (man, free man)▶Arlo#148 in the U.S.Fortified hill — possibly from Old English place-name elements, or from Spanish arlo (barberry ▶Greyson#149 in the U.S.Son of the grey-haired man; from Old English grieg (grey) + son (son of)▶Carlos#150 in the U.S.Free man; strong man — Spanish form of Charles, from Old High German karl (man, free man)▶Bryson#152 in the U.S.Son of Brice — Brice being a name of Celtic origin possibly meaning 'speckled' or 'freckled'▶Evan#153 in the U.S.God is gracious — Welsh form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan▶Jaxson#156 in the U.S.Son of Jack — a surname-turned-first-name; Jack itself is a medieval diminutive of John, meanin▶Colter#157 in the U.S.Colt herder; one who tends young horses▶Hayden#161 in the U.S.Hay valley or hedged valley; from Old English haeg (hay or hedge) + denu (valley)▶Ivan#163 in the U.S.God is gracious — Slavic form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)▶Jason#165 in the U.S.Healer; to heal — from Greek Iasōn, related to iasthai (to heal)▶Connor#166 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; alternatively 'strong-willed' or 'wolf-lover'▶Beckham#168 in the U.S.Homestead by the stream; from Old English becca (stream) + ham (homestead)▶Barrett#171 in the U.S.Bear strength; from Old German berht (bright) + hard (brave, hardy); or possibly from Old Frenc▶Braxton#172 in the U.S.Brock's settlement — from Old English Broc (badger or a personal name Brock) + tūn (settlement,▶Jesus#173 in the U.S.God saves, Yahweh is salvation — Spanish form of Joshua/Yeshua, from Hebrew Yeshu'a (Yahweh is ▶Nico#174 in the U.S.Victory of the people; short form of Nicholas (Greek Nikolaos: nike + laos)▶Felix#175 in the U.S.Happy, fortunate, blessed▶Judah#178 in the U.S.Praised, let him be praised — from Hebrew Yehudah (praise, praised, let him be praised)▶Tucker#181 in the U.S.Fabric tucker; one who fulls or tucks cloth; an occupational surname from Middle English tukere▶Ryker#183 in the U.S.Rich, powerful ruler — from Germanic/Dutch surname Ryker or Riker, from Dutch rijk (rich, power▶Jesse#184 in the U.S.Gift; possibly 'God exists' or 'wealthy'; from Hebrew Yishai▶Peter#187 in the U.S.Rock; stone; from Greek Petros, a translation of Aramaic Kepha (Cephas)▶

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