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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

Abbie#1617 in the U.S.A diminutive of Abigail, from Hebrew 'Avigayil' meaning 'my father is joy'.Jersey#1620 in the U.S.A modern place name from Jersey, a Channel Island (and US state name New Jersey); the island naVaeda#1622 in the U.S.Modern coined respelling of Vada/Veda; the underlying Veda comes from Sanskrit 'veda' meaning 'Dolly#1624 in the U.S.Diminutive of Dorothy ('gift of God')Pepper#1627 in the U.S.An English vocabulary name from the word for the spice 'pepper' (ultimately from Latin 'piper')Suri#1628 in the U.S.a Yiddish pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew meaning 'princess, noblewoman'Zya#1629 in the U.S.a modern coinage and respelling used in American naming; no single established traditional etymHarlynn#1632 in the U.S.Modern coined blend of 'Har-' (from Harlow/Harper) and the suffix '-lynn'.Hellen#1633 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Helen, from Greek Helene, traditionally associated with helios "sun" or tJaylin#1635 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylKaelyn#1636 in the U.S.modern blend of Kay/Kayla with the suffix -lynSidra#1641 in the U.S.From Arabic, referring to the lote tree (sidrah), a tree mentioned in the Quran, symbolizing thAdore#1643 in the U.S.From the English verb 'adore', via Old French from Latin 'adorare' ('to worship, pray to'); useConstance#1645 in the U.S.Constancy, steadfastness (from Latin Constantia)Irie#1646 in the U.S.From Jamaican Patois 'irie', meaning good, fine, or a positive harmonious feeling.Malky#1648 in the U.S.A Yiddish given name from Hebrew 'malki' meaning 'my king' or 'my queen', popular in Orthodox JEris#1650 in the U.S.from the Greek word 'eris' meaning 'strife' or 'discord'; Eris was the Greek goddess of strife Hawa#1651 in the U.S.The Arabic and Swahili form of Eve (Hawwa, حواء), the name of the first woman, traditionally inJudy#1653 in the U.S.Woman of Judea (diminutive of Judith)Kinzley#1654 in the U.S.Respelling of Kinsley, an English surname/place name from a personal name (Cyne-) and Old EngliNasya#1655 in the U.S.A modern feminine name; occasionally connected to a Hebrew sense "miracle/work of God," but larArie#1658 in the U.S.Dutch short form of Adrian or Arend ("eagle")Ayat#1659 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ayat', the plural of 'ayah', meaning 'signs' or 'verses', referring to the verses Caeli#1660 in the U.S.modern usage, either from Latin 'caeli' ('of the sky/heavens') or as a respelling of Kayley/CayCindy#1661 in the U.S.a short form of Cynthia or Lucinda; Cynthia derives from Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet of the godKenya#1662 in the U.S.A place name from the East African country Kenya, named for Mount Kenya, whose name likely comeLotus#1663 in the U.S.Lotus flowerMalak#1665 in the U.S.From Arabic malak (ملاك) meaning "angel," a heavenly messenger; commonly given to girls across Sunni#1668 in the U.S.variant of Sunny, from the English word for bright, cheerful weatherAmbar#1670 in the U.S.as a Spanish name, a variant of Amber (the fossilized resin); as a Sanskrit name (Ambar), meaniKingsley#1673 in the U.S.King's wood; king's meadowNila#1675 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nila (नील) meaning "dark blue, indigo, sapphire"; in Tamil the word also means "mRivky#1676 in the U.S.Diminutive of Rivka/RebeccaCaitlin#1679 in the U.S.The Irish form of Catherine, ultimately from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.Carlee#1680 in the U.S.a modern feminine elaboration of Carl/Charles, ultimately from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free maDiya#1682 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi (diya), meaning 'lamp' or 'light', referring to the small oil lamps used inHarlowe#1684 in the U.S.From the English place name/surname Harlow, from Old English elements meaning 'army hill' or 'hRoma#1686 in the U.S.From the city of RomeZiya#1688 in the U.S."light, splendour, glow," from Arabic diyaAsia#1689 in the U.S.A place name from the continent Asia, ultimately from a Greek/Akkadian root associated with 'eaAyzal#1690 in the U.S.a rare modern name of uncertain origin; sometimes claimed to mean 'eternal' in connection with Daylin#1692 in the U.S.A modern American name, likely a respelling of Daylan/Dalyn or a blend of 'Day' with the populaEcho#1693 in the U.S.Reflected sound; mythological nymphKarlee#1696 in the U.S.Free man (feminine form of Charles/Carl)Lois#1698 in the U.S.possibly "more desirable, better," from Greek loion; the name of Timothy's grandmother in the NPaityn#1699 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Peyton/Payton, from an Old English place name meaning 'Pæga's tRochel#1700 in the U.S.the Yiddish form of Rachel, from Hebrew meaning 'ewe'Bentley#1702 in the U.S.From an English surname and place name meaning 'meadow with bent grass' (Old English 'beonet' gBryleigh#1703 in the U.S.Modern blend of 'Bry' and the suffix -leighJurnee#1705 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the word name Journey, from Old French journee "a day's travel"; popularMarlo#1707 in the U.S.From the surname/place name Marlow, Old English for 'land remaining after the draining of a lakSerene#1708 in the U.S.from the English word "serene" (calm, peaceful), from Latin serenus; also used as a variant of Skylynn#1710 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the word Sky with the popular -lynn suffixEla#1713 in the U.S.Hazel (eye color)Haddie#1715 in the U.S.A modern American given name, used as a short or respelled form related to Hadley ("heather fieRumi#1718 in the U.S.Derived from the Arabic/Persian word for the region of Rum (Byzantine Anatolia); the surname ofVivien#1721 in the U.S.Alive, lively, livingYitty#1722 in the U.S.Jewish womanArlett#1724 in the U.S.ArmyAustin#1725 in the U.S.Medieval English contracted form of Augustine, ultimately from Latin Augustus meaning 'great', Elly#1727 in the U.S.Diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elizabeth. Eleanor/Ellen (from Helen) carry the sense 'light, Gema#1729 in the U.S.Gem, precious stoneKaila#1731 in the U.S.Relating to birth, birthdayLizeth#1733 in the U.S.My God is an oathSidney#1734 in the U.S.Wide meadow, wide island (or from Saint-Denis)Tia#1735 in the U.S.AuntVenus#1736 in the U.S.Love, sexual desireClaira#1740 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousJunie#1742 in the U.S.YoungBrinlee#1746 in the U.S.Burned clearingCharlene#1747 in the U.S.ManChevelle#1748 in the U.S.Chiefly a modern American coinage made famous by the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile. Often givenJennie#1751 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJireh#1752 in the U.S. Yahweh seesLeilah#1753 in the U.S.NightLitzy#1754 in the U.S.LakeMarielle#1755 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessWalker#1758 in the U.S.To walkZadie#1759 in the U.S.Lady, princess, noblewomanAshton#1760 in the U.S.Ash tree townCori#1761 in the U.S.Diminutive of Corinne, Cora, or Corinna, which derive from Greek 'kore' meaning 'maiden, young Edie#1762 in the U.S.Diminutive of Edith, from Old English 'ead' ('riches, prosperity') and 'gyth' ('war'), i.e. 'prElif#1763 in the U.S.SlenderEver#1764 in the U.S.English word name meaning 'always, eternally', from Old English 'aefre'. (An unrelated Old EnglKlover#1765 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Clover, the plant name from Old English clafre, associated with good luck.Lainee#1766 in the U.S.TorchMayla#1769 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessRilynn#1770 in the U.S.Rye landDayami#1771 in the U.S.Modern Cuban feminine coinage; meaning not reliably established (popularly but unreliably linkeEmry#1773 in the U.S.Ruler, kingNariyah#1778 in the U.S.Lamp of Yahweh Raizy#1779 in the U.S.Rose (diminutive of Raizel)Rayla#1780 in the U.S.Beam of lightRylynn#1781 in the U.S.Rye landSianni#1783 in the U.S.Modern variant of Sienna/Sian; no single fixed lexical meaningYazmin#1785 in the U.S.Jasmine flowerAries#1786 in the U.S.RamGwyneth#1788 in the U.S.Irish people

Boy Names

Irving#1617 in the U.S.From the Scottish place name Irvine/Irving, from a Brythonic river name meaning 'green or freshJasir#1618 in the U.S.An Arabic name, a form of Yasir/Jasir, given the senses "brave, bold" and "one who travels or uJaylin#1619 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylKeagan#1620 in the U.S.Variant of Keegan, from Irish Mac Aodhagáin, a patronymic from 'Aodh' (a Celtic fire god, meaniKeller#1621 in the U.S.from a German occupational surname meaning "cellar keeper, steward"Vedant#1624 in the U.S.from Sanskrit 'Vedanta', meaning 'the conclusion (anta) of the Vedas', referring to the culminaBenji#1627 in the U.S.Son of the right hand (diminutive of Benjamin)Divine#1628 in the U.S.Godly or heavenly; from the Latin divinus meaning of the gods, related to divus meaning godKairos#1630 in the U.S.The opportune moment, fitting timeSyed#1633 in the U.S.From Arabic 'sayyid' meaning 'master' or 'lord', an honorific title for descendants of the PropVito#1634 in the U.S.an Italian name from the Latin Vitus, derived from 'vita' meaning 'life'Yusef#1635 in the U.S.a variant of Yusuf/Joseph, ultimately from the Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning 'he will add' or 'God shaAmin#1637 in the U.S.Trustworthy, faithful, honestDenis#1639 in the U.S.From the medieval name Dionysius, ultimately from Dionysos, the Greek god of wine; Saint Denis Kentrell#1642 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Ken- with the -trell suffix, without an established older etymMickey#1644 in the U.S.a pet form of Michael, from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God?'Ronen#1646 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Ronen (רוֹנֵן), meaning 'song', 'joy', or 'to sing/rejoice'.Chester#1650 in the U.S.Camp, fortress (from Latin castra)Fredrick#1651 in the U.S.Variant of Frederick, from Germanic 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler), 'peaceful ruler'.German#1652 in the U.S.from Latin Germanus meaning "brother, of the same parents"Hussein#1654 in the U.S.a diminutive of Arabic 'hasan' meaning 'good, handsome'Tayden#1658 in the U.S.Modern coined name combining 'Tay-' (as in Taylor) with the fashionable '-den' suffix.Chevy#1660 in the U.S.From the place name Chevy Chase, used as a given nameHansel#1661 in the U.S.German diminutive of Hans (from Johannes), from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'.Hussain#1662 in the U.S."good, handsome" (diminutive of Hasan); the name of the Prophet Muhammad's grandsonJamar#1663 in the U.S.A modern African American name that emerged in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by JamKhyree#1665 in the U.S.a modern American respelling related to Kyrie, from the Greek 'kyrie' ('Lord'), as in the liturKorbyn#1666 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Corbin/Corbyn, from a Norman French surname derived from 'corbeau'Ransom#1668 in the U.S.From an English surname, a patronymic 'son of Rand(olph)'; also evokes the word 'ransom' ('redeShilo#1669 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Shiloh, a biblical Hebrew place name interpreted as "tranquil, peace" or Tyree#1670 in the U.S.Modern coined name, sometimes linked to the place name TireeArrow#1672 in the U.S.the English word "arrow" used as a modern nature/word nameCamryn#1673 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron' meaning 'crooked nose', originaDeegan#1674 in the U.S.an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Duibhginn, meaning 'descendant of Dubhagán', a name fKobi#1677 in the U.S.Supplanter (diminutive of Jacob/Yaakov)Riggins#1678 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Riggins/Regan, anglicized from O Riagain, 'descendant of Riagan'.Sire#1679 in the U.S.A modern given name from the English word sire, a respectful title for a king, lord, or father,Arlen#1680 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin, possibly from an Irish surnameArnold#1681 in the U.S.From Germanic 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (power, rule), 'eagle power'.Cosmo#1683 in the U.S.From the Greek name Kosmas, derived from 'kosmos' meaning 'order, beauty, harmony'.Destin#1684 in the U.S.from the French word 'destin' meaning 'destiny, fate'; also used in Haitian CreoleEder#1685 in the U.S.from Hebrew 'eder' meaning 'flock' or 'herd'; appears as a biblical name and place name (the ToMarlo#1689 in the U.S.From the surname/place name Marlow, Old English for 'land remaining after the draining of a lakMyron#1690 in the U.S.Sweet oil, perfume, myrrhRylee#1691 in the U.S.Respelling of Riley, from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh, of uncertain meaning; also linked toViaan#1693 in the U.S.A modern Indian name, popularly interpreted as 'full of life' or 'lively', associated with enerWoodrow#1694 in the U.S.from an English place name and surname meaning 'row of houses by a wood', from Old EnglishChanning#1696 in the U.S.From an English surname of uncertain origin, variously linked to a Norman French nickname meaniHuntley#1697 in the U.S.Hunter's meadowOaklen#1699 in the U.S.A modern invented American name combining the nature word oak with the fashionable -len/-lyn suRico#1700 in the U.S.Diminutive of Enrico/Federico; from Germanic 'ric' (power, ruler)Tyrell#1703 in the U.S.From the Norman surname Tyrell/Tirel, possibly a nickname from Old French 'tirer' (to pull), inValen#1704 in the U.S.a short form of Valentin/Valentine, from Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong, healthy'Braxtyn#1707 in the U.S.Bracca's townCamdyn#1708 in the U.S.Respelling of Camden, an English place name, often interpreted as 'enclosed/winding valley'.Demir#1709 in the U.S.From Turkish demir "iron" (from Proto-Turkic temur), symbolizing strength and resilience; commoHardin#1710 in the U.S.Hare valley (surname-derived place name)Kendry#1711 in the U.S.Variant of Kendrick, from Old English 'cyne-ric' (royal power) or Welsh 'Cynwrig' (chief hero).Mylan#1713 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Milan, from the Slavic element 'mil' meaning 'gracious, dear'.Navy#1714 in the U.S.from the English word for a nation's fleet of warships, also evoking the color navy blue; ultimNestor#1715 in the U.S.from the Greek 'Nestor', associated with 'nostos' ('homecoming, return'); in Greek myth, the wiUsman#1717 in the U.S.Baby bustard (form of Uthman)Oskar#1721 in the U.S.Form of Oscar, from Gaelic 'os' (deer) and 'cara' (friend), 'deer friend'.Shalom#1722 in the U.S."peace, completeness, well-being," from Hebrew shalomStephan#1723 in the U.S.A variant of Stephen, from Greek 'stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.Syrus#1724 in the U.S.A SyrianTaha#1725 in the U.S.Book, reading, recitationAhaan#1726 in the U.S.DawnAziz#1727 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, belovedBaylen#1728 in the U.S.Holder of the heelGiorgio#1731 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerHazen#1732 in the U.S.From a Dutch/Germanic surname related to haas/hase 'hare'.Kyrin#1739 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kieran/Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark'.Presley#1740 in the U.S.Priest clearingXion#1742 in the U.S.Coined from Japanese shion (aster, 'remembrance') and shio ('tide')Zuriel#1743 in the U.S.My rock is GodAubrey#1744 in the U.S.ElfCamron#1745 in the U.S.Crooked noseClifton#1746 in the U.S.Settlement by a cliffJovan#1748 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousKasper#1750 in the U.S.TreasurerKodi#1751 in the U.S.Descendant of the helpful oneLyndon#1754 in the U.S.Linden tree hillMalcom#1755 in the U.S.Disciple of Saint Columba Pharaoh#1756 in the U.S.Palace, pharaohRamsey#1757 in the U.S.Garlic islandXaiden#1760 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeDonnie#1761 in the U.S.Diminutive of Donald, from the Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, composed of 'domno' ('world') and 'valHiram#1763 in the U.S.Exalted brotherIam#1764 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousLinkin#1765 in the U.S.LakeLoki#1767 in the U.S.LockScotty#1769 in the U.S.From Scotland; a Scotsman (pet form of Scott)Avir#1772 in the U.S.TreetopAxle#1773 in the U.S.Father is peaceBrentley#1775 in the U.S.English surname-turned-given-name combining Old English 'brant' ('steep, high') and 'leah' ('woCiaran#1776 in the U.S.Irish (and Scottish Gaelic) name from 'ciar' ('black, dark') plus a diminutive suffix, meaning Kalvin#1781 in the U.S.BaldLevon#1782 in the U.S.LionAzir#1786 in the U.S.Generally taken as Arabic for 'helper' or 'supporter' (from the root '-z-r, 'to help/support');Cadence#1787 in the U.S.Rhythm, flowDarryl#1788 in the U.S.From the Norman French surname 'd'Airelle' meaning 'from Airelle', a place in Calvados, Normand

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