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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

Wateen#1806 in the U.S.aorta; the life-veinAustin#1810 in the U.S.Medieval English contracted form of Augustine, ultimately from Latin Augustus meaning 'great', Gisselle#1812 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Giselle, from the Germanic element gisil meaning "pledge" or "hostage," hHawa#1813 in the U.S.The Arabic and Swahili form of Eve (Hawwa, حواء), the name of the first woman, traditionally inHindy#1814 in the U.S.DeerRyder#1815 in the U.S.Mounted warrior, one who rides a horseAdah#1818 in the U.S.Adornment, ornamentClaira#1820 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousJaisley#1822 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Paisley (the swirling pattern, from a Scottish town) with a Jay-/-sley sKailyn#1825 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Kai/Kay with the popular -lyn suffix; also a variant of KaLotus#1826 in the U.S.Lotus flowerSaraya#1830 in the U.S.My princessStory#1831 in the U.S.A modern English word name from 'story', meaning a tale or narrative, ultimately from Latin 'hiWinsley#1832 in the U.S.From an English surname and place name, likely 'Wine's clearing' — the Old English personal namBobbi#1834 in the U.S.Pet form of Roberta (from Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame') and sometimes of Barbara (Greek 'fJosette#1836 in the U.S.French diminutive of Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef 'he will add / God shall add'.Kalaya#1837 in the U.S.Beautiful womanMarlo#1839 in the U.S.From the surname/place name Marlow, Old English for 'land remaining after the draining of a lakMirha#1841 in the U.S.NimbleRenlee#1843 in the U.S.Contemporary blend name pairing a Ren- element with the popular '-lee' ending (Old English 'leaAmbar#1844 in the U.S.as a Spanish name, a variant of Amber (the fossilized resin); as a Sanskrit name (Ambar), meaniAvril#1845 in the U.S.To open, to uncoverBrenna#1846 in the U.S.Fire, torch, swordDarlene#1847 in the U.S.TorchFrancine#1850 in the U.S.French feminine form of Francis (Latin Franciscus), from the tribal name of the Franks: 'FrenchVivien#1854 in the U.S.Alive, lively, livingAelin#1855 in the U.S.brow, brightnessBeckett#1856 in the U.S.BeakBlanca#1857 in the U.S.White, fair-colouredGlory#1859 in the U.S.Virtue word name 'glory' (fame, renown, honor, splendour), from Latin gloria via Old French gloJazlin#1861 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jaz- sound (echoing Jasmine, 'jasmine flower', Persian) to the -lin enJireh#1862 in the U.S. Yahweh seesPaityn#1863 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Peyton/Payton, from an Old English place name meaning 'Pæga's tPippa#1864 in the U.S.lover of horsesStormie#1865 in the U.S.Stormy, wild, turbulentKacie#1868 in the U.S.VigilantKhalia#1869 in the U.S.Modern variant of Kalia, used in African American naming; influenced by Arabic khalil 'friend',Solei#1871 in the U.S.sunAleya#1873 in the U.S.From Arabic 'Aaliyah meaning 'high, exalted, sublime'. In Bengali, Aleya additionally refers toJudy#1874 in the U.S.Woman of Judea (diminutive of Judith)Karmen#1875 in the U.S.SongKasey#1876 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Casey, from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, derived from 'cathasach' meanSidney#1878 in the U.S.Wide meadow, wide island (or from Saint-Denis)Vallie#1879 in the U.S.Pet form of Valentine or Valerie; ultimately from Latin 'valens' (strong, healthy).Aashvi#1880 in the U.S.Blessed and victoriousDenisse#1886 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeDhriti#1887 in the U.S.She Who Has Courage and PatienceDivine#1888 in the U.S.Eternal, heavenly, holy, godlikeRaleigh#1894 in the U.S.Red clearingBryleigh#1896 in the U.S.Modern blend of 'Bry' and the suffix -leighKarlee#1898 in the U.S.Free man (feminine form of Charles/Carl)Maizy#1899 in the U.S.PearlIzzy#1903 in the U.S.Pet form most often of Isabel/Isabella (medieval variants of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'Kinzley#1904 in the U.S.Respelling of Kinsley, an English surname/place name from a personal name (Cyne-) and Old EngliKolbie#1905 in the U.S.dark settlement or coal townMeghan#1906 in the U.S.Pearl, precious gemPepper#1907 in the U.S.An English vocabulary name from the word for the spice 'pepper' (ultimately from Latin 'piper')Violett#1909 in the U.S.Purple (the color)Zya#1910 in the U.S.a modern coinage and respelling used in American naming; no single established traditional etymCarlee#1911 in the U.S.a modern feminine elaboration of Carl/Charles, ultimately from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free maChevelle#1912 in the U.S.Chiefly a modern American coinage made famous by the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile. Often givenChosen#1913 in the U.S.English virtue/word name from the verb 'choose', meaning 'chosen' or 'selected', often with theDenim#1914 in the U.S.Word name from the fabric denim, from French serge de Nimes 'serge from Nimes'.Elif#1915 in the U.S.SlenderHaya#1916 in the U.S.Hurry, come quicklyHeidy#1917 in the U.S.Nobleness, nobilityJazzlyn#1918 in the U.S.Jazz music; joyful improvisation plus feminine -lynLillith#1919 in the U.S.Of the nightSusie#1922 in the U.S.lilyToby#1923 in the U.S. Yahweh is goodTyler#1924 in the U.S.Tiler, one who lays tilesWesley#1926 in the U.S.West meadowCindy#1929 in the U.S.a short form of Cynthia or Lucinda; Cynthia derives from Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet of the godCollyns#1930 in the U.S.son of Nicholas, victorious peopleCoral#1931 in the U.S.English nature/jewel name from the word 'coral' (the marine reef and gemstone), via Latin 'coraCori#1932 in the U.S.Diminutive of Corinne, Cora, or Corinna, which derive from Greek 'kore' meaning 'maiden, young Lula#1937 in the U.S.Pet form of Louise/Luella, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning 'famous warrior'.Maisey#1938 in the U.S.pearlSonya#1939 in the U.S.WisdomSuri#1940 in the U.S.a Yiddish pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew meaning 'princess, noblewoman'Ziya#1941 in the U.S."light, splendour, glow," from Arabic diyaArwa#1944 in the U.S.Female ibex, mountain goatAziyah#1946 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strengtBlakelyn#1947 in the U.S.BlackCharlene#1948 in the U.S.ManKyndall#1951 in the U.S.a modern respelling of Kendall, an English surname meaning 'valley of the River Kent'Lumi#1953 in the U.S.SnowNazly#1955 in the U.S.coy, delicate, charmingPriya#1956 in the U.S.BelovedRaha#1957 in the U.S.rest, ease, comfort, happinessSora#1959 in the U.S.SkySunni#1960 in the U.S.variant of Sunny, from the English word for bright, cheerful weatherWalker#1961 in the U.S.To walkCambrie#1964 in the U.S.The peopleDonna#1965 in the U.S.Lady

Boy Names

Rico#1805 in the U.S.Diminutive of Enrico/Federico; from Germanic 'ric' (power, ruler)Devansh#1812 in the U.S.Part of GodGentry#1813 in the U.S.From an English surname derived from the word gentry (Old French genterie), referring to peopleHonor#1814 in the U.S.Honor, integrity, and dignity; from the Latin honos meaning honor or esteem, used as a virtue nJaylon#1816 in the U.S.Holder of the heelKeyden#1818 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePresley#1819 in the U.S.Priest clearingSyrus#1820 in the U.S.A SyrianTamir#1821 in the U.S.Tall, erectTyree#1822 in the U.S.Modern coined name, sometimes linked to the place name TireeWhitley#1823 in the U.S.White clearingYousuf#1824 in the U.S.He will addYuri#1825 in the U.S.Farmer, earth-worker (Slavic form of George)Charley#1827 in the U.S.ManDarell#1828 in the U.S.Variant of Darrell, from the Norman French surname 'd'Airelle' meaning 'from Airelle' (a place Demir#1829 in the U.S.From Turkish demir "iron" (from Proto-Turkic temur), symbolizing strength and resilience; commoJaysen#1830 in the U.S.healer, God is salvationKota#1831 in the U.S.Short form of Dakota ('friend, ally'); also a Japanese name and Indian 'fort'Mylan#1832 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Milan, from the Slavic element 'mil' meaning 'gracious, dear'.Oziah#1833 in the U.S.Yahweh is my strength (variant of Uzziah)Radley#1834 in the U.S.from an English place name and surname meaning 'red meadow' or 'reedy clearing', from Old EngliRaghav#1835 in the U.S.Descendant of Raghu Aariz#1837 in the U.S.Rain-bearing cloudJennings#1841 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousLonnie#1843 in the U.S.Noble and readyMendel#1846 in the U.S.a Yiddish pet form of Menachem, from Hebrew meaning 'comforter'Nile#1848 in the U.S.Fury, passionOlin#1849 in the U.S.Ancestor's descendantStephan#1850 in the U.S.A variant of Stephen, from Greek 'stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.Aston#1852 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname meaning 'east town' or 'eastern settlement' (Old EnglishAydan#1853 in the U.S.Respelling of Aidan, from Irish 'Aodhan', diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), meaning 'little fiery onAyub#1854 in the U.S.Persecuted, hatedEesa#1855 in the U.S.Form of Arabic Isa, the Quranic name of Jesus; ultimately from Aramaic/Hebrew Yeshua 'God is saJohann#1856 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousKyrin#1857 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kieran/Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark'.Loki#1858 in the U.S.LockOrin#1859 in the U.S.light, pine treeReggie#1860 in the U.S.Diminutive of Reginald, from Old Germanic Raginwald: 'ragin' (counsel) + 'wald' (rule, power)Richie#1861 in the U.S.Brave ruler (pet form of Richard)Riyan#1862 in the U.S.Gates of paradise; from Arabic Rayyan (one of the gates of paradise in Islamic tradition, the gSammy#1864 in the U.S.God has heard (diminutive of Samuel)Zaccai#1865 in the U.S.PureZarek#1866 in the U.S.Linked to Polish Żarek (a pet form of Zahariasz, 'God remembers') or Persian 'God protects the Abdul#1867 in the U.S.Servant of theArmon#1870 in the U.S.High place, fortress, castleAshtyn#1871 in the U.S.Ash tree townBrighton#1872 in the U.S.From the English place name; Old English Beorhthelm + tun ('Beorhthelm's homestead'), popularlyBryar#1873 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Briar, from Old English 'brer/braer' meaning 'briar, thorny bush'. OriginalCoby#1874 in the U.S.Diminutive of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter' / 'holder of the heel'.Fidel#1875 in the U.S.FaithfulIshan#1877 in the U.S.Commanding, ruling, owning, possessingJareth#1879 in the U.S.DescentKasper#1880 in the U.S.TreasurerKelly#1881 in the U.S.From Irish Ceallach, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife'Lowen#1883 in the U.S.Joy or happiness; from the Cornish word lowen meaning joyful or happyRylee#1885 in the U.S.Respelling of Riley, from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh, of uncertain meaning; also linked toBrigham#1888 in the U.S.Bridge settlementCamdyn#1889 in the U.S.Respelling of Camden, an English place name, often interpreted as 'enclosed/winding valley'.Eyad#1891 in the U.S.Strength, supportEzren#1892 in the U.S.help, aidEzriel#1893 in the U.S.My help is GodHussein#1894 in the U.S.a diminutive of Arabic 'hasan' meaning 'good, handsome'Jeyden#1895 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeKyron#1896 in the U.S.Variant of Kieran/Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark'; occasionally linked to CyrQuintin#1899 in the U.S.A variant of Quentin, from the Latin Quintinus (from Quintus, 'fifth'), traditionally given to Rakan#1900 in the U.S.Dignity; pillar, steadfast support.Savior#1901 in the U.S.One who savesXylo#1903 in the U.S.woodYusef#1904 in the U.S.a variant of Yusuf/Joseph, ultimately from the Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning 'he will add' or 'God shaBraxtyn#1906 in the U.S.Bracca's townClifton#1907 in the U.S.Settlement by a cliffKallan#1912 in the U.S.Powerful; brook; from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or ScandinaviLinus#1913 in the U.S.Flaxen-haired; linen-colored hairTayden#1915 in the U.S.Modern coined name combining 'Tay-' (as in Taylor) with the fashionable '-den' suffix.Yasiel#1916 in the U.S.God is my makerYechiel#1917 in the U.S.God will liveZylo#1918 in the U.S.Modern invented name; no established meaningAsad#1919 in the U.S.LionElwood#1921 in the U.S.Elder tree forestHendrick#1923 in the U.S.Dutch form of Henry/Heinrich, from Germanic 'haim' ('home') and 'ric' ('ruler'), meaning 'rulerJawad#1925 in the U.S.GenerousJaycob#1926 in the U.S.Supplanter; he who grasps the heel; a Jay-spelling variant of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov (to grKaisyn#1927 in the U.S.Modern invented name (respelling of Kason)Karsen#1928 in the U.S.Variant of Carson, 'son of the marsh-dwellers' / 'son of Carr'.Mikel#1930 in the U.S.Who is like God?Rumi#1931 in the U.S.Lapis lazuliAj#1932 in the U.S.Initials A.J., typically standing for a combination of names beginning with A and J — most commColston#1933 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCosmo#1934 in the U.S.From the Greek name Kosmas, derived from 'kosmos' meaning 'order, beauty, harmony'.Irvin#1937 in the U.S.Green waterKolbe#1939 in the U.S.From Germanic kolbe/kolbo 'club, cudgel, mace'.Rockwell#1940 in the U.S.From English place name/surname, Old English 'rock' + well(a) 'spring, stream'Zaidyn#1941 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Zaid/Zay with the popular -den/-dyn suffixBodee#1943 in the U.S.Body; island; a spelling variant of Bode/Bodi, from Old Norse bo (island settlement) or a shortBowden#1944 in the U.S.above the hill / bow hillHussain#1947 in the U.S."good, handsome" (diminutive of Hasan); the name of the Prophet Muhammad's grandsonIzhaan#1948 in the U.S.Commanding, ruling, owning, possessingJasir#1950 in the U.S.An Arabic name, a form of Yasir/Jasir, given the senses "brave, bold" and "one who travels or uJourney#1951 in the U.S.Of the dayJustus#1952 in the U.S.Just, lawful, uprightKailo#1953 in the U.S.modern invented name built on Kai with an -lo ending, in the Kylo/Milo sound familyShulem#1957 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Hebrew Shalom 'peace', from root sh-l-mCyaire#1961 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire family (Cy- + -aire); no documented historical etymologyGiorgio#1963 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerGreysen#1965 in the U.S.Son of the steward

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