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Two-Syllable Baby Names

18657 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

Yvette#1630 in the U.S.feminine diminutive of Yves, from a Germanic root meaning "yew (wood)," by extension "archer"Arlene#1632 in the U.S.Invented English name; a variant of Arline, likely coined by Michael William Balfe for the heroBrisa#1633 in the U.S.BreezeKenley#1638 in the U.S.Royal meadow; king's clearingLowen#1639 in the U.S.HappyMaura#1640 in the U.S.Irish form of Mary (from Máire); also Latin Maura 'dark-skinned, Moorish'.Mika#1641 in the U.S.Japanese feminine name with meanings varying by kanji, such as 'beautiful fragrance'.Yael#1642 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yael (יָעֵל), meaning 'mountain goat' or 'ibex'. A biblical heroine who slew thAnvi#1643 in the U.S.one who follows the goddess, nature followerKaylin#1644 in the U.S.Slender, gentle; from Gaelic caolKylah#1645 in the U.S.Slender; graceful; from Irish/Scottish Gaelic caol (slender, narrow), or a variant of Kyle (a nLiza#1648 in the U.S.My God is an oathRilynn#1649 in the U.S.Rye landYazmin#1651 in the U.S.Jasmine flowerAbbie#1652 in the U.S.A diminutive of Abigail, from Hebrew 'Avigayil' meaning 'my father is joy'.Baker#1656 in the U.S.BakerHailie#1658 in the U.S.Hay clearing (variant of Hailey/Hayley)Jurnee#1659 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the word name Journey, from Old French journee "a day's travel"; popularLeilah#1660 in the U.S.NightMaisyn#1661 in the U.S.StoneworkerRoyal#1663 in the U.S.Of the king; regal; from Old French roial (kingly, royal), from Latin regalis (of the king, froScottlyn#1664 in the U.S.Gael, Gaelic speakerStacy#1665 in the U.S.Resurrection, the one who will rise againAanya#1666 in the U.S."inexhaustible, limitless" or "gracious"; also an epithet of the goddess DurgaAiza#1667 in the U.S.A name used in Urdu- and Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, commonly interpreted as "noble, hoAmor#1668 in the U.S.Love; derived from the Latin word amor meaning love or affection, cognate with the Roman god ofEmmi#1669 in the U.S.Finnish (and German) diminutive of Emilia or Emma. Emma derives from the Germanic 'ermen/irmin'Lois#1670 in the U.S.possibly "more desirable, better," from Greek loion; the name of Timothy's grandmother in the NRaizy#1671 in the U.S.Rose (diminutive of Raizel)Denise#1677 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeMaylin#1680 in the U.S.Modern compound of May (the month, from Latin Maia) and -lin (short form of -lynn: Welsh lake);Miya#1681 in the U.S.Beautiful, three arrows; temple shrineAadya#1684 in the U.S.First, original, the beginningFrancis#1685 in the U.S.FrenchmanJanae#1687 in the U.S.God is graciousMilah#1689 in the U.S.Gracious, dear (via Slavic 'mil'); modern variant of MilaBrynnlee#1694 in the U.S.modern coinage combining Brynn (Welsh 'hill') with the popular -lee/-leigh suffixJaelynn#1696 in the U.S.a modern American coinage combining the element Jae/Jay with the popular suffix -lynnKamille#1697 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant (variant of Camille/Camilla)Laynee#1698 in the U.S.modern coinage, an elaborated spelling of Laney, a pet form of Elaine or the surname LaneMarielle#1699 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessTahlia#1700 in the U.S.Dew of God; heaven's dewYasmeen#1701 in the U.S.JasmineZelie#1702 in the U.S.Noble (short form of Azelie/Adelaide)Karma#1706 in the U.S.Action, deed; the cycle of cause and effectDiya#1714 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi (diya), meaning 'lamp' or 'light', referring to the small oil lamps used inIsa#1717 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Isa- such as Isabel (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'); alsoKingsley#1719 in the U.S.King's wood; king's meadowMarwa#1720 in the U.S.Pebbles, flintKaliah#1723 in the U.S.Modern elaborated form of Kalia/Kaliyah; linked to Hawaiian Kalia and used as a euphonic coinedLaikyn#1725 in the U.S.A modern invented spelling of Laken/Lakyn, a name popularized as a creative feminine form; no eLori#1726 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus 'laurel'Rayah#1730 in the U.S.Friend, companion, belovedZyra#1732 in the U.S.Modern variant of Zara/Zahra ('flower, blossom, radiance')Bowie#1736 in the U.S.YellowChava#1737 in the U.S.Life, living oneHuda#1739 in the U.S.right guidance, the guided pathIva#1740 in the U.S.South Slavic 'willow' (iva), also short form of Ivana.Jaylin#1742 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylZella#1746 in the U.S.Invented English name that arose in the 19th century; no established lexical meaningEira#1749 in the U.S.snowLynlee#1751 in the U.S.Modern blend of Lynn ('lake') and Lee ('clearing, meadow'); a euphonic coined name.Myah#1752 in the U.S.A modern American variant spelling of Maya or Mia, used as a given name in its own right; the fNila#1754 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nila (नील) meaning "dark blue, indigo, sapphire"; in Tamil the word also means "mSamaya#1756 in the U.S.Tranquil, peacefulSenna#1757 in the U.S.A nature/plant name from the senna shrub (Cassia), popularized in Dutch usage; sometimes connecLenna#1761 in the U.S.short form of names ending in -lena such as Helena or MagdalenaMayla#1763 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessMylee#1765 in the U.S.Modern coined respelling of Miley, which originated as a nickname ('Smiley') rather than a nameRhema#1766 in the U.S.A saying, utterance, wordGwyneth#1771 in the U.S.Irish peopleMinha#1774 in the U.S.Korean name; depending on hanja, min ('jade', 'quick', or 'gentle') with ha ('river' or 'lotus'Adore#1777 in the U.S.From the English verb 'adore', via Old French from Latin 'adorare' ('to worship, pray to'); useCosette#1780 in the U.S.Little thingDolly#1781 in the U.S.Diminutive of Dorothy ('gift of God')Eila#1783 in the U.S.TorchHarlowe#1784 in the U.S.From the English place name/surname Harlow, from Old English elements meaning 'army hill' or 'hLondynn#1789 in the U.S.From the place name London, used as a modern given nameMilly#1790 in the U.S.Pet form of Millicent, Emily, Amelia or Camilla; via Millicent meaning 'strong in work'.Ronnie#1792 in the U.S.ruler's counselShayla#1793 in the U.S.Relating to birth, birthdayYesly#1795 in the U.S.A modern Spanish-influenced name, possibly a diminutive or variant of Yesenia (an Arabic-originAstraea#1796 in the U.S.StarAysha#1797 in the U.S.Alive, living, well-prosperingBrinlee#1798 in the U.S.Burned clearingHellen#1800 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Helen, from Greek Helene, traditionally associated with helios "sun" or tIvie#1801 in the U.S.the ivy plant, climbing vineJoni#1803 in the U.S.Variant/diminutive of Joan or Joanne, ultimately from Hebrew 'God is gracious'.Klara#1804 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famous

Boy Names

Teagan#1631 in the U.S.Little poet; poet's offspringTheoden#1632 in the U.S.King, lord, ruler of a peopleTylen#1633 in the U.S.Tiler of roofsArmaan#1635 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu 'arman' meaning 'wish, desire, longing, hope'.Granger#1636 in the U.S.Farmer, keeper of the granaryHansel#1638 in the U.S.German diminutive of Hans (from Johannes), from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'.Hiram#1639 in the U.S.Exalted brotherJyaire#1640 in the U.S.Modern coined name patterned on Zaire/Ziaire and Jair; no single fixed lexical meaning, sometimLester#1641 in the U.S.From the English place name Leicester, meaning a Roman camp (Latin 'castra') by the river LegraLinkin#1642 in the U.S.LakeYoel#1643 in the U.S.the Hebrew form of Joel, meaning 'Yahweh is God'Daemon#1645 in the U.S.Spirit, guiding genius, inner spiritEamon#1646 in the U.S.Anglicized Irish form of Eamonn/Edmund, from Old English 'ead' ('wealth') and 'mund' ('protectoElvin#1647 in the U.S.From the Old English name Ælfwine, combining ælf "elf" and wine "friend," hence "elf friend"; aLevon#1648 in the U.S.LionMyron#1650 in the U.S.Sweet oil, perfume, myrrhWoodrow#1653 in the U.S.from an English place name and surname meaning 'row of houses by a wood', from Old EnglishBennet#1654 in the U.S.BlessedCortez#1655 in the U.S.From Spanish surname Cortes/Cortez, from Old Spanish cortes 'courteous, polite'Ervin#1656 in the U.S.ArmyJohnpaul#1658 in the U.S.Compound of John ('God is gracious') and Paul ('small, humble').Kycen#1660 in the U.S.No traditional meaning; a modern invented name.Deshawn#1663 in the U.S.God is gracious; De- + Shawn compoundAarush#1668 in the U.S.from Sanskrit 'aarush', meaning 'first ray of the sun' or 'dawn'Eydan#1670 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant, blending the popular Aiden (Irish 'little fire') with the Hebrew EitMarquis#1672 in the U.S.from the French noble title 'marquis', a rank below duke, ultimately from a Germanic word meaniSylvan#1674 in the U.S.Wood, forestXaiden#1675 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeZaviyar#1676 in the U.S.Modern Persianate compound, commonly 'brave companion': Persian zavi 'courage' + yar 'friend'Beauden#1677 in the U.S.BeautifulConan#1678 in the U.S.Little wolfGibson#1680 in the U.S.Son of Gib (pet form of Gilbert)Iam#1681 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousIssa#1682 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jesus (Isa), used in the Quran.Lando#1685 in the U.S.LandMayson#1686 in the U.S.Stone worker, one who builds with stoneReagan#1687 in the U.S.from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, "descendant of Riagán," with Riagán thought to mean "little kCaelum#1690 in the U.S.DoveDarrell#1691 in the U.S.From Airelle, Normandy; darlingGiannis#1692 in the U.S.The modern Greek form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'.Naim#1694 in the U.S."tranquil, contented, at ease, blissful"Ransom#1695 in the U.S.From an English surname, a patronymic 'son of Rand(olph)'; also evokes the word 'ransom' ('redeRaylen#1696 in the U.S.Modern blend of the element Ray (beam of light) with the suffix -len; no fixed lexical meaningViggo#1697 in the U.S.WarYaman#1698 in the U.S.Extraordinary, skillfulLevy#1705 in the U.S.Joined, attachedNiall#1706 in the U.S.An Old Irish name of debated origin, commonly interpreted as 'champion' or 'passionate'; borne Ramir#1707 in the U.S.WedgeAntoine#1708 in the U.S.The French form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius; the meaning is uncertain but pAxle#1709 in the U.S.Father is peaceAzir#1711 in the U.S.Generally taken as Arabic for 'helper' or 'supporter' (from the root '-z-r, 'to help/support');Denis#1712 in the U.S.From the medieval name Dionysius, ultimately from Dionysos, the Greek god of wine; Saint Denis Gerard#1713 in the U.S.Brave with the spear (Germanic ger 'spear' + hard 'brave')Henri#1714 in the U.S.The French form of Henry, from the Germanic name Heimirich combining 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (rKentrell#1717 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Ken- with the -trell suffix, without an established older etymMarlo#1720 in the U.S.From the surname/place name Marlow, Old English for 'land remaining after the draining of a lakRamses#1721 in the U.S.Born of Ra, son of Ra the sun godRashad#1722 in the U.S.Good sense, good guidanceRevan#1723 in the U.S.RevengeShalom#1725 in the U.S."peace, completeness, well-being," from Hebrew shalomZuriel#1727 in the U.S.My rock is GodAnson#1728 in the U.S.Son of Ann; son of the gracious oneBentlee#1730 in the U.S.Meadow with bent-grass (decorative respelling of Bentley)Calder#1731 in the U.S.From a river/place name and surname meaning 'hard/rapid water' or 'rocky stream', from BrittoniClinton#1732 in the U.S.Settlement on the River GlymeDraco#1733 in the U.S.Dragon, serpent, one who watches keenlyEder#1734 in the U.S.from Hebrew 'eder' meaning 'flock' or 'herd'; appears as a biblical name and place name (the ToEdson#1735 in the U.S.Son of Eda 2 Fredrick#1736 in the U.S.Variant of Frederick, from Germanic 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler), 'peaceful ruler'.Jahir#1737 in the U.S.Bright, shining, radiant, manifestKylin#1739 in the U.S.modern American variant of Kylan or KylenLeeland#1740 in the U.S.Fallow landSimcha#1741 in the U.S.Happiness, joyWilmer#1742 in the U.S.Will helmetDeion#1744 in the U.S.a modern American variant of Dion/Deon, ultimately from the Greek Dionysios, related to the godEnder#1745 in the U.S.From Turkish 'ender', meaning 'rare' or 'seldom'.Jovan#1746 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousNyaire#1749 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire rhyming family; no documented historical etymologyOskar#1750 in the U.S.Form of Oscar, from Gaelic 'os' (deer) and 'cara' (friend), 'deer friend'.Akai#1753 in the U.S.Love, affectionAmes#1754 in the U.S.From the surname Ames, from medieval Amys/Amice, from Latin amicus 'friend'Arley#1755 in the U.S.From English place name/surname, Old English earn 'eagle' or hara 'hare' + leah 'clearing'Kenton#1758 in the U.S.Town on the River KennKeyler#1759 in the U.S.Narrows, channel, straitMorris#1762 in the U.S.North African, MoorishOrhan#1763 in the U.S.PlaceZealand#1770 in the U.S.from the place name (the Danish island Zealand or the province), ultimately meaning 'sea land'Aram#1771 in the U.S.from Hebrew meaning 'height, exalted'; also a prominent Armenian name borne by a legendary anceChanning#1772 in the U.S.From an English surname of uncertain origin, variously linked to a Norman French nickname meaniKhaled#1773 in the U.S.Eternal, immortalKyzen#1774 in the U.S.Modern invented name, loosely associated with 'improvement'Malcom#1775 in the U.S.Disciple of Saint Columba Riggins#1776 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Riggins/Regan, anglicized from O Riagain, 'descendant of Riagan'.Braydon#1778 in the U.S.Respelling of Braden, from the Irish surname O Bradain, from 'bradan' ('salmon'); popular as a Edrick#1779 in the U.S.Wealth, fortuneElon#1780 in the U.S.Oak tree, strong as an oakHaroon#1781 in the U.S.High mountainHazen#1782 in the U.S.From a Dutch/Germanic surname related to haas/hase 'hare'.Irving#1783 in the U.S.From the Scottish place name Irvine/Irving, from a Brythonic river name meaning 'green or freshMakhi#1787 in the U.S.Modern variant of Mekhi/Mehki, associated with Micah/Michael 'who is like God?'; a coined name Marlin#1788 in the U.S.ExcrementRune#1789 in the U.S.Secret lore, runeXion#1791 in the U.S.Coined from Japanese shion (aster, 'remembrance') and shio ('tide')Xyleek#1792 in the U.S.A modern, invented American name with no established traditional etymology; coined for its distAsael#1793 in the U.S.Made by GodAuden#1794 in the U.S.OldDonnie#1796 in the U.S.Diminutive of Donald, from the Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, composed of 'domno' ('world') and 'valIman#1798 in the U.S.Faith or belief; from the Arabic root amana meaning to believe or to have faith, a core IslamicKasyn#1799 in the U.S.StoneworkerKlayton#1800 in the U.S.Clay settlementKodi#1801 in the U.S.Descendant of the helpful one

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