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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

Lynlee#1959 in the U.S.Modern blend of Lynn ('lake') and Lee ('clearing, meadow'); a euphonic coined name.Nyari#1961 in the U.S.Summer; of summerRyla#1962 in the U.S.Little kingChosen#1966 in the U.S.English virtue/word name from the verb 'choose', meaning 'chosen' or 'selected', often with theEunice#1967 in the U.S.Good victoryIsa#1968 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Isa- such as Isabel (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'); alsoLakyn#1969 in the U.S.Modern variant of Lakin/Laken, 'dweller by the lake', also linked to Larkin (a diminutive of LaRooney#1970 in the U.S.Descendant of Ruanaidh (champion, hero)Sora#1972 in the U.S.SkyCourtney#1978 in the U.S.ShortFinnley#1979 in the U.S.White warriorLindsay#1982 in the U.S.LakeMindy#1984 in the U.S.Diminutive of Melinda (from Greek 'meli', honey, with the suffix -inda), giving a sense of 'sweMiraya#1985 in the U.S.An elaboration of Meera/Mira (the devotional poet-saint Mirabai), with Sanskrit-based interpretRomee#1987 in the U.S.From Rome Samaya#1988 in the U.S.Tranquil, peacefulScottlyn#1989 in the U.S.Gael, Gaelic speakerSherlyn#1990 in the U.S.PlainStormie#1991 in the U.S.Stormy, wild, turbulentBowie#1995 in the U.S.YellowDalett#1996 in the U.S.Contemporary American coinage combining a Dal- element with the -ett(e) ending; sometimes assocLua#1998 in the U.S.To set freeMaisyn#1999 in the U.S.StoneworkerMayte#2000 in the U.S.Spanish blend/short form of María Teresa, taking 'Ma' from María and 'te' from Teresa. Closely Senna#2002 in the U.S.A nature/plant name from the senna shrub (Cassia), popularized in Dutch usage; sometimes connecSianna#2003 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Siân, the Welsh form of Jane/Jehanne, from Hebrew via 'God is gracious'. Toby#2004 in the U.S. Yahweh is goodAleya#2006 in the U.S.From Arabic 'Aaliyah meaning 'high, exalted, sublime'. In Bengali, Aleya additionally refers toBobbi#2008 in the U.S.Pet form of Roberta (from Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame') and sometimes of Barbara (Greek 'fBracha#2009 in the U.S.BlessingDivine#2010 in the U.S.Eternal, heavenly, holy, godlikeEsmae#2011 in the U.S.EsteemedGina#2015 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerJaylynn#2016 in the U.S.LakeKarmen#2017 in the U.S.SongLenore#2018 in the U.S.The other Aenor Renlee#2021 in the U.S.Contemporary blend name pairing a Ren- element with the popular '-lee' ending (Old English 'leaRhylee#2022 in the U.S.Respelling of Riley. As an English surname it means 'rye clearing/meadow' (Old English 'ryge' +Saira#2023 in the U.S.TravellerSheila#2024 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Síle, the Gaelic equivalent of Cecilia (from the Roman family name CaeciDevin#2026 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Damháin, generally interpreted as 'poet/bard' or 'fawn'. AEllia#2028 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Ella (Germanic element 'ali/alia') or a feminine form of Elia/Elijah, HebEmpress#2029 in the U.S.Female ruler of an empireKaelynn#2030 in the U.S.LakeBlakeley#2036 in the U.S.BlackHindy#2039 in the U.S.DeerJayden#2040 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeJessa#2041 in the U.S.Short form of Jessica (a name coined by Shakespeare from Hebrew Yiskah), conveying 'to behold' Kailynn#2042 in the U.S.LakeKeyli#2043 in the U.S.ClearingLayna#2044 in the U.S.TorchLowen#2045 in the U.S.HappySaraya#2048 in the U.S.My princessAdah#2049 in the U.S.Adornment, ornamentEdna#2054 in the U.S.PleasureLaia#2056 in the U.S.Sweetly-speakingLayton#2057 in the U.S.Town with a leek gardenMarli#2059 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessTegan#2060 in the U.S.DarlingAaira#2061 in the U.S.From Arabic, meaning 'noble, honorable, respectable' (one worthy of respect); in Urdu usage alsAysel#2064 in the U.S.Pure moonBrenna#2065 in the U.S.Fire, torch, swordEisley#2067 in the U.S.Likely from Old English elements meaning 'east meadow/clearing' (east + leah), related to surnaFrancine#2069 in the U.S.French feminine form of Francis (Latin Franciscus), from the tribal name of the Franks: 'FrenchKaci#2073 in the U.S.VigilantKeely#2074 in the U.S.SlenderMaelee#2076 in the U.S.Contemporary blend of Mae (linked to May/Maia) with the popular suffix '-lee' (Old English 'leaFrancis#2083 in the U.S.FrenchmanIman#2084 in the U.S.FaithLovely#2088 in the U.S.LovelyNoura#2089 in the U.S.LightRhema#2090 in the U.S.A saying, utterance, wordTaelynn#2092 in the U.S.To cutAstraea#2096 in the U.S.StarBrynnleigh#2099 in the U.S.Burned clearingChany#2100 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Chana/Channah (Hebrew Hannah), from the root ḥ-n-n meaning 'grace, favor, cHonor#2102 in the U.S.Honour, esteem, dignityIzzy#2103 in the U.S.Pet form most often of Isabel/Isabella (medieval variants of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'Mildred#2105 in the U.S.Gentle strengthPrimrose#2106 in the U.S.First roseDawson#2109 in the U.S.Son of David Halston#2115 in the U.S.RockHazley#2116 in the U.S.Hazel wood or hazel clearing, from Old English haesel 'hazel' + leah 'wood, clearing'.Janna#2117 in the U.S.Feminine form of Jan, short form of Johanna, meaning 'God is gracious' (from Hebrew Yochanan).Krisha#2118 in the U.S.Variant/feminine form of Krishna, from Sanskrit krishna 'black, dark, dark blue'; associated wiLeana#2119 in the U.S.Weary, grievedLluvia#2120 in the U.S.RainMarta#2123 in the U.S.The lady, the mistressRaizel#2126 in the U.S.'Little rose / rose', from German Rose + Yiddish diminutive -el; Yiddish equivalent of Hebrew STemperance#2127 in the U.S.Moderation

Boy Names

Raziel#1959 in the U.S.My secret is GodSaleh#1960 in the U.S.VirtuousSheldon#1961 in the U.S.Valley with steep sidesArmin#1965 in the U.S.Whole, universalBryar#1967 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Briar, from Old English 'brer/braer' meaning 'briar, thorny bush'. OriginalCarsen#1968 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, a Scottish/Northern Irish surname generally explained as 'son of thDonte#1969 in the U.S.EnduringJyaire#1971 in the U.S.Modern coined name patterned on Zaire/Ziaire and Jair; no single fixed lexical meaning, sometimKyran#1972 in the U.S.Variant of Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark, black'.Lowen#1973 in the U.S.Joy or happiness; from the Cornish word lowen meaning joyful or happyNeizan#1975 in the U.S.He gaveReggie#1977 in the U.S.Diminutive of Reginald, from Old Germanic Raginwald: 'ragin' (counsel) + 'wald' (rule, power)Rowyn#1978 in the U.S.RedTylen#1979 in the U.S.Tiler of roofsViggo#1980 in the U.S.WarYechiel#1981 in the U.S.God will liveAusten#1982 in the U.S.Variant of Austin, a medieval contraction of Augustine, from Latin Augustinus/Augustus meaning Braylin#1983 in the U.S.LakeBrighton#1984 in the U.S.From the English place name; Old English Beorhthelm + tun ('Beorhthelm's homestead'), popularlyMakhi#1987 in the U.S.Modern variant of Mekhi/Mehki, associated with Micah/Michael 'who is like God?'; a coined name Taysom#1989 in the U.S.Transferred English surname, linked to the Tyson group (Old French tison 'firebrand'); populariYariel#1990 in the U.S.Taught by GodCalder#1991 in the U.S.From a river/place name and surname meaning 'hard/rapid water' or 'rocky stream', from BrittoniCortez#1993 in the U.S.From Spanish surname Cortes/Cortez, from Old Spanish cortes 'courteous, polite'Daryl#1995 in the U.S.From the surname Darrell, from Norman French d'Airelle '(one) from Airelle'Fischer#1996 in the U.S.FisherGionni#1997 in the U.S.Variant of Italian Giovanni/Gianni (form of John), from Hebrew Yochanan 'God is gracious'Indy#1998 in the U.S.Diminutive of Indiana ('land of the Indians'), also of India/Indira; popularized by Indiana JonKonnor#2001 in the U.S.Hound, dog, wolfWhitley#2004 in the U.S.White clearingYasiel#2005 in the U.S.God is my makerZaccai#2006 in the U.S.PureAmes#2007 in the U.S.From the surname Ames, from medieval Amys/Amice, from Latin amicus 'friend'Asad#2008 in the U.S.LionBasil#2009 in the U.S.From Greek Basileios 'royal, kingly', from basileus 'king'Conan#2010 in the U.S.Little wolfEsdras#2013 in the U.S.HelpJarvis#2015 in the U.S.SpearJavi#2016 in the U.S.The new houseKeyler#2017 in the U.S.Narrows, channel, straitKeyon#2018 in the U.S.LionNyaire#2019 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire rhyming family; no documented historical etymologyRyett#2021 in the U.S.Little kingShulem#2022 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Hebrew Shalom 'peace', from root sh-l-mZaviyar#2023 in the U.S.Modern Persianate compound, commonly 'brave companion': Persian zavi 'courage' + yar 'friend'Brexton#2024 in the U.S.Bracca's townBuckley#2025 in the U.S.From English place name/surname, Old English bucca 'buck' + leah 'clearing'; in Ireland angliciCaelum#2026 in the U.S.DoveKaito#2030 in the U.S.Sea, oceanMazieon#2031 in the U.S.Modern invented name with no documented meaning or etymologyNamir#2032 in the U.S.LeopardNirvaan#2033 in the U.S.A Soul that has reached the final goal of being free from the cycle of birth & deathRuger#2034 in the U.S.From the surname Ruger (firearms brand), ultimately a German form of Roger: hrod 'fame' + ger 'Samarth#2035 in the U.S.Strong, powerful, capable, suitableTyce#2036 in the U.S.Variant of Tyson / elaboration of Ty, from Old French tison 'firebrand'Adin#2037 in the U.S.NameAlfie#2038 in the U.S.Diminutive of Alfred, from Old English aelf 'elf' + raed 'counsel', 'elf counsel'Alpha#2039 in the U.S.From the Greek letter alpha 'first, beginning', from Phoenician alephEesa#2041 in the U.S.Form of Arabic Isa, the Quranic name of Jesus; ultimately from Aramaic/Hebrew Yeshua 'God is saFenix#2042 in the U.S.Dark redAlfy#2043 in the U.S.Alfy is a pet form of Alfred, spelled in place of the more usual Alfie. Alfred comes from the OIzhaan#2043 in the U.S.Commanding, ruling, owning, possessingKalen#2044 in the U.S.LakeKota#2045 in the U.S.Short form of Dakota ('friend, ally'); also a Japanese name and Indian 'fort'Quinten#2047 in the U.S.FifthRevan#2048 in the U.S.RevengeRockwell#2049 in the U.S.From English place name/surname, Old English 'rock' + well(a) 'spring, stream'Simcha#2050 in the U.S.Happiness, joyAariz#2051 in the U.S.Rain-bearing cloudAmor#2054 in the U.S.LoveArley#2055 in the U.S.From English place name/surname, Old English earn 'eagle' or hara 'hare' + leah 'clearing'Dashiell#2057 in the U.S.Anglicized form of French surname de Chiel, of uncertain meaning; popularized by Dashiell HammeEzran#2059 in the U.S.Modern extension of Ezra, from Hebrew Ezra 'help'; popularized by The Dragon PrinceFulton#2061 in the U.S.Bird hillJordyn#2062 in the U.S.Descend, flow downKasyn#2064 in the U.S.StoneworkerKoby#2065 in the U.S.Holder of the heelSalman#2067 in the U.S.SafeWendell#2068 in the U.S.A VandalZaylin#2069 in the U.S.Modern coined name on the -lin/-lyn pattern (cf. Jaylin, Kaylin); no documented etymologyAzaan#2072 in the U.S.To call, to announceElton#2074 in the U.S.Ella's townEnoc#2075 in the U.S.DedicatedIrvin#2077 in the U.S.Green waterJaquan#2078 in the U.S.Modern African American coinage, Ja- + -quan; associatively linked to Juan/John 'God is graciouJordi#2081 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerMerlin#2083 in the U.S.ExcrementSaleem#2085 in the U.S.Safe, sound, intactYaman#2088 in the U.S.Extraordinary, skillfulZiaire#2090 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire family, likely a respelling of Zaire; no documented historical Asael#2093 in the U.S.Made by GodCyaire#2096 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire family (Cy- + -aire); no documented historical etymologyEdric#2097 in the U.S.Wealth, fortuneHaysen#2099 in the U.S.Modern respelling/blend of Hayden/Hayes (Old English haeg 'enclosure', + dun 'hill'); coined asKyzier#2104 in the U.S.Modern respelling of Kaiser/Kyzer 'emperor', from German Kaiser, ultimately from Latin CaesarOmer#2105 in the U.S.Sheaf or measure of grain; associated with the Hebrew omer offering and harvest.Raghav#2106 in the U.S.Descendant of Raghu Sameer#2107 in the U.S.Companion in evening conversation; one who keeps company in late-night talk, from Arabic root sZaxton#2111 in the U.S. Yahweh remembersAaryan#2112 in the U.S.Noble, honorable, high-born; modern variant spelling of Aryan from Sanskrit arya.Arvin#2113 in the U.S.EagleElion#2114 in the U.S.Modern Albanian blend name, often associated with wind/air (cf. Erion) and with the sense of elHiro#2115 in the U.S.AbundantIshan#2116 in the U.S.Commanding, ruling, owning, possessingKenton#2117 in the U.S.Town on the River KennNaeem#2119 in the U.S.Tranquil, happy, at easeOswald#2121 in the U.S.GodRamir#2123 in the U.S.WedgeRustyn#2125 in the U.S.Advice, counselXayden#2126 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlike

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