Two-Syllable Baby Names
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 CharlesEmma#3 in the U.S.Whole; universal; all-encompassingMia#6 in the U.S.Mine; beloved; my ownAva#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; harperLily#18 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocenceNora#20 in the U.S.Honor; woman of honor; from Latin honora via HonoriaHazel#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 springEllie#24 in the U.S.Bright shining one; sun ray; from Greek HeleneLucy#25 in the U.S.Light; born at dawn or by daylightLuna#27 in the U.S.Moon; the moon goddessIsla#28 in the U.S.Island; from the Scottish river and island nameElla#29 in the U.S.All; completely; fairy maiden; from Germanic ermen or Norman FrenchLainey#30 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elaine or Laney; ultimately from Helen/Helene meaning bright, shining oneZoe#31 in the U.S.Life; the living oneScarlett#32 in the U.S.Scarlet; bright red; a fine cloth of scarlet colorLayla#36 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; born at nightIvy#39 in the U.S.Ivy plant; the climbing vine; associated with fidelity and eternityMila#43 in the U.S.Gracious; dear; beloved; from Slavic milu (gracious, dear)Willow#44 in the U.S.Willow tree; from Old English weligNova#46 in the U.S.New; a nova — a star that suddenly flares in brightnessRiley#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 stellaSophie#55 in the U.S.Wisdom; from Greek sophiaHannah#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'ahIris#61 in the U.S.Rainbow; from Greek iris, the goddess of the rainbowMaya#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 redAlice#65 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kindPaisley#67 in the U.S.From the town of Paisley in Scotland; the town name may derive from Brittonic or Latin basilicaZoey#69 in the U.S.Life; from Greek zoeEden#70 in the U.S.Delight; paradise — from Hebrew eden, meaning pleasure or delightMillie#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 dawnAyla#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 YosefAudrey#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 autumnusSarah#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 georgosMargot#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 laAnna#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 UtrechtEsther#119 in the U.S.Possibly from Persian stara (star) or Hebrew seter (hidden); the meaning is disputedHallie#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, meaElsie#123 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath — Scottish pet form of Elspeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew ElishebaMary#125 in the U.S.Possibly 'beloved,' 'bitterness,' or 'wished-for child' — from Hebrew Miryam, meaning uncertainScottie#126 in the U.S.From Scotland; one who is ScottishCharlie#133 in the U.S.Free woman; strong and free — nickname form of Charlotte or Charlotte, from Old High German KarEva#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)
Boy Names
Liam#1 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior and protectorNoah#2 in the U.S.Rest; comfort; reposeHenry#5 in the U.S.Ruler of the home; estate ruler; lord of the houseWilliam#9 in the U.S.Resolute protector; determined guardian; will helmetLucas#10 in the U.S.Light; bringer of light; from the Latin lux (light)Levi#12 in the U.S.Joined; attached; pledged in devotionLuca#14 in the U.S.Light; from Lucania; Italian form of Lucas/LukeHudson#17 in the U.S.Son of Hugh; son of the hooded one; son of mind and spiritLeo#19 in the U.S.Lion; lion-heartedEzra#20 in the U.S.Help; helper; God is my helpMichael#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 GodEthan#24 in the U.S.Strong; firm; enduring; long-lived; constantCooper#27 in the U.S.Barrel maker; one who makes or repairs casks and barrelsAsher#28 in the U.S.Happy; blessed; fortunateJoseph#29 in the U.S.God will add; God increases; may God addOwen#31 in the U.S.Young warrior; well-born; the Welsh form of EugeneMatthew#32 in the U.S.Gift of God; gift of YahwehThomas#34 in the U.S.Twin; from Aramaic Ta'omaDavid#35 in the U.S.Beloved; darling; dear oneJackson#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; masonBennett#40 in the U.S.Blessed; medieval English form of Benedict, from Latin benedictusDylan#41 in the U.S.Son of the sea; born from the ocean waveRoman#42 in the U.S.Citizen of Rome; a Roman personJacob#43 in the U.S.Supplanter; one who takes another's place; he who follows at the heelCarter#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 rejoiceGrayson#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 suffixAiden#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 NualláinAngel#67 in the U.S.Messenger; angel — from Greek angelos (messenger) via Latin angelusLincoln#69 in the U.S.Lake colony; settlement by the poolJayden#70 in the U.S.Possibly from Hebrew Jadon meaning 'thankful' or 'God has heard'; the modern form may be a creaSilas#71 in the U.S.Possibly from Latin silva (forest/wood) or Aramaic form of Saul; exact origin disputedEnzo#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 braveAtlas#75 in the U.S.To carry; to endure — from Greek Atlas, from tlao (to carry, to endure), referring to the TitanWalker#78 in the U.S.Cloth-walker; a worker who trod on raw cloth to clean and thicken it — from Old English wealcerAxel#79 in the U.S.Father of peace; Scandinavian form of Absalom from Hebrew AvshalomAaron#80 in the U.S.High mountain; exalted; strongAugust#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 YochananLuka#85 in the U.S.Light; or man from Lucania (southern Italy) — Slavic and Italian form of Luke/Lucas, from LatinGael#86 in the U.S.A Gaelic-speaking person; of the Gaels — from Old Breton or Welsh, referring to the Celtic peopArthur#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) + berJose#95 in the U.S.God will increase; God shall add — Spanish form of Joseph, from Hebrew YosefChristian#96 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; a Christian person — from Latin Christianus, Greek ChristianosEithan#97 in the U.S.Strong, enduring, firmArcher#98 in the U.S.Bowman; one who shoots arrows with a bow — an occupational surnameRyan#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 laColton#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 (soldierGraham#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 oSawyer#122 in the U.S.One who saws wood; from Middle English saghiere (sawyer), occupational surname for a lumber worCarson#124 in the U.S.Son of Carr; son of the marsh dweller — from Scottish surname Carson, from Old Norse kjarr (marLandon#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 GreekHunter#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 messengerKayden#135 in the U.S.Fighter; companion — modern American form related to Caden, from Irish Gaelic cadán or an Old EStetson#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)