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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

Caitlyn#2492 in the U.S.pure, unsulliedDayami#2493 in the U.S.Modern Cuban feminine coinage; meaning not reliably established (popularly but unreliably linkeGala#2495 in the U.S.festivity, show, gala celebrationJuni#2498 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German form of June, from Latin Junius meaning 'of the gens Junia' or associatKenya#2499 in the U.S.A place name from the East African country Kenya, named for Mount Kenya, whose name likely comeKinlee#2500 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKrisha#2501 in the U.S.Variant/feminine form of Krishna, from Sanskrit krishna 'black, dark, dark blue'; associated wiLaiken#2502 in the U.S.lake, from the lakeLeanne#2503 in the U.S.ClearingLevi#2504 in the U.S.Joined, attachedRiyah#2507 in the U.S.winds, fragrant breezeSerayah#2510 in the U.S.Origin uncertainViha#2513 in the U.S.sky, air; also 'joy, recreation'Brighton#2517 in the U.S.From the English place name; Old English Beorhthelm + tun ('Beorhthelm's homestead'), popularlyEzlynn#2518 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining the fashionable Ez- (of Ezra, Esme) to the -lynn ending, 'lake'Gracyn#2519 in the U.S.son of the steward (also influenced by Grace)Harlie#2520 in the U.S.hare meadow, army meadowJanice#2522 in the U.S.God is graciousKayleen#2524 in the U.S.Modern blended name (Kay/Kayla + -leen suffix)Kaylyn#2525 in the U.S.LakeMaysen#2526 in the U.S.StoneworkerOrla#2532 in the U.S.golden princessOzzy#2533 in the U.S.GodTaleen#2538 in the U.S.From the Armenian town of Talin (site of a 7th-century cathedral); the underlying word meaning Ania#2544 in the U.S.Favour, graceBlakeley#2547 in the U.S.BlackBrynnleigh#2549 in the U.S.Burned clearingHinda#2553 in the U.S.Deer / hind (female deer).Indi#2554 in the U.S.Short form of India; ultimately from the Indus River.Keiry#2556 in the U.S.Modern Latin-American coinage; possibly echoing Keira/CiaraLennie#2557 in the U.S.Diminutive of Leonard or Lena/Helena. Through Leonard: from Old German 'leon' (lion) and 'hard'Novi#2560 in the U.S.From Latin 'novus', meaning 'new'; used as a modern feminine name emphasising fresh starts and Primrose#2561 in the U.S.First roseTaelyn#2563 in the U.S.modern blended name, no historical meaningDarby#2564 in the U.S.From the English place name Derby, derived from Old Norse dyr (deer) and byr (settlement or vilDavie#2565 in the U.S.Beloved; diminutive of David or Davina, from the Hebrew Dawid meaning belovedHazley#2568 in the U.S.Hazel wood or hazel clearing, from Old English haesel 'hazel' + leah 'wood, clearing'.Jacklyn#2570 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJaslin#2571 in the U.S.modern coinage, no established meaningLitzy#2572 in the U.S.LakePorter#2578 in the U.S.doorkeeper, gatekeeperShifra#2580 in the U.S.Beauty, loveliness (from a root meaning to improve, to make beautiful); one of the two midwivesYides#2582 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Yehudis (Judith), from Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea', traditionally glossed Aislin#2583 in the U.S.From Irish aisling, 'dream, vision' — a poetic Gaelic word-nameAuden#2584 in the U.S.old friendAzra#2587 in the U.S.Virgin, maidenCarleigh#2588 in the U.S.ManHaislee#2590 in the U.S.Respelling of Haisley/Hazeley; from Old English 'hæsel' (hazel) + 'leah' (clearing), i.e. 'hazeHayven#2591 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Haven, from Old English haefen meaning 'harbor, refuge, safe place'Island#2593 in the U.S.island (land surrounded by water)Lacy#2597 in the U.S.From the Norman baronial surname de Lacy, from Lassy in Calvados, Normandy; used as a given namLiba#2598 in the U.S.LoveNature#2602 in the U.S.The natural world, birth, or essential character; from Latin natura meaning birth or character,Rynleigh#2603 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ryn- sound (Brynlee/Ryan family) to the -leigh flourish; no single fTalya#2604 in the U.S.Origin uncertainXylah#2605 in the U.S.wood, forestZari#2606 in the U.S.gold, gildedAdaia#2607 in the U.S. Yahweh has adornedAstra#2612 in the U.S.From Latin and Greek 'astra', the plural of 'astrum/astron', meaning 'star'. Used as a feminineCallan#2616 in the U.S.Anglicisation of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cathaláin, from cathál meaning battlCamdyn#2617 in the U.S.Enclosed valleyDiane#2620 in the U.S.divine, belonging to the divineHenny#2626 in the U.S.Diminutive of Henrietta or Hendrika, from the Germanic elements heim (home) and ric (ruler, powIna#2627 in the U.S.Bane, ruinJanaya#2628 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJoanne#2630 in the U.S.God is graciousKarly#2631 in the U.S.ManKeren#2632 in the U.S.HornLynette#2633 in the U.S.Image, likeness, idolMabry#2634 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMaddox#2635 in the U.S.Son of Madoc Maelys#2636 in the U.S.From Breton/French Maelys — from mael, 'chief, prince', with a feminine ending; linked to St MaNavie#2638 in the U.S.new, fresh, recentRavyn#2639 in the U.S.the raven bird, symbol of wisdom and mysteryTova#2643 in the U.S.Good.Zaia#2644 in the U.S.light, shining, radiantAaira#2645 in the U.S.From Arabic, meaning 'noble, honorable, respectable' (one worthy of respect); in Urdu usage alsBryar#2655 in the U.S.Thorny shrub or wild rose bush; from Old English brær or brier, referring to a prickly hedging Carlie#2657 in the U.S.ManCharlize#2658 in the U.S.free woman, strongEsra#2662 in the U.S.Nocturnal journeyEzlyn#2664 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining the fashionable Ez- of Ezra and Esme to the -lyn endingGolda#2665 in the U.S.GoldIona#2667 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJayden#2668 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlike

Boy Names

Elan#2490 in the U.S.Tree.Elion#2492 in the U.S.Modern Albanian blend name, often associated with wind/air (cf. Erion) and with the sense of elEsaias#2493 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationHardy#2496 in the U.S.Bold, brave, courageous.Jaycee#2498 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of the initials J.C.; an American coingage with no single ancient meaningJuno#2500 in the U.S.Youth; vital force; heavenly rulerKaeson#2501 in the U.S.modern invented name built on the popular -son pattern of Mason, Jason and Kayson, with a K- opLyon#2502 in the U.S.Variant of Lion/Leon, from Latin leo 'lion'; also a place name (the city of Lyon).Mace#2503 in the U.S.Origin uncertainOshea#2507 in the U.S.SalvationSalman#2511 in the U.S.SafeSylo#2512 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Silas ('wood, forest') and Shiloh ('tranquil') with a Sy-/-lo styling; nTevin#2513 in the U.S.Handsome/gentle birth (modern variant of Kevin).Yitzchak#2514 in the U.S.he will laugh / he will rejoiceAlphonse#2516 in the U.S.Noble and ready; eager for battle; French form of Alfonso/Alphonso, from Germanic Adalfuns (adaAndrei#2517 in the U.S.strong, manlyAusten#2518 in the U.S.Variant of Austin, a medieval contraction of Augustine, from Latin Augustinus/Augustus meaning Bennie#2519 in the U.S.son of the right handConley#2521 in the U.S.wise, brave chiefDevan#2522 in the U.S.from Devon (also Sanskrit 'divine')Jaxyn#2525 in the U.S.God is gracious; son of Jack; a Y-spelling variant of Jaxon/Jackson, from Hebrew Yohanan (God iJovi#2526 in the U.S.of Jove; jovial, majesticNeymar#2527 in the U.S.a Brazilian given name made famous by footballer Neymar da Silva Santos Jr., who was named aftePinchas#2528 in the U.S.NubianRael#2529 in the U.S.God has seen; from Hebrew ra'ah (to see) + El (God); a short form of Raphael or related to RaueSael#2532 in the U.S.Rare modern name — readable as an -el ('God') coinage or Saul/Sahel echo; not firmly documentedSaleem#2533 in the U.S.Safe, sound, intactStuart#2534 in the U.S.Steward, household guardian; from Old English stigweard, the occupational name that became ScotTahir#2535 in the U.S.Virtuous, pure, chasteZeno#2537 in the U.S.Gift of Zeus; of Zeus; from Greek Zenon (of Zeus — the sky god, from *dyeus: shining sky)Zubair#2538 in the U.S.Strong, brave, firm; a classical Arabic name borne by Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, companion of the ProDandre#2541 in the U.S.Modern American name combining the prefix De-/D' with Andre; meaning derives from Andre 'man, mDarel#2542 in the U.S.A spelling of Darrell — from a Norman place-name, 'from Airelle (a place in Normandy)', folk-liDashawn#2543 in the U.S.modern coinage: Da- prefix + Shawn ('God is gracious')Esa#2546 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationJahsai#2547 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jah- (a name of God) to an -sai/-ai ending; no single fixed rootKoleson#2552 in the U.S.Son of Col Konnor#2553 in the U.S.Hound, dog, wolfMazen#2556 in the U.S.Rain cloudsMendy#2557 in the U.S.comforter, consolerMercer#2558 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Old French mercier, meaning a dealer in fine cloth or textileRagnar#2561 in the U.S.warrior of judgmentRamy#2563 in the U.S.Archer or one who throws; from the Arabic Rami meaning archer or bowman, also used to mean loviRuston#2564 in the U.S.Settlement near the rust-colored stone or earthTidus#2566 in the U.S.SunWillis#2567 in the U.S.Will helmetYanis#2568 in the U.S.God is gracious; Greek form of John (Ioannis/Yannis), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)Zaden#2569 in the U.S.modern coinage, no established meaningZidane#2570 in the U.S.GrowthZiyad#2571 in the U.S.Growth, increase, abundance; from the Arabic root z-y-d, 'to increase'Adley#2572 in the U.S.Heather fieldCaisen#2574 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic spelling of Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy meaning continuous improDaylan#2576 in the U.S.brightness of dayEssa#2581 in the U.S.God is salvation; Arabic equivalent of the name Jesus or Joshua, derived from Hebrew YeshuaEvian#2582 in the U.S.Modern name, generally a blend of Evan and Ian (both 'God is gracious', from the John family) aGolden#2583 in the U.S.made of goldJahlil#2584 in the U.S.PraisedJeshua#2585 in the U.S.Yahweh is salvationJhoan#2586 in the U.S.God is gracious; a Spanish-language variant spelling of Juan/Joan, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh Khazi#2587 in the U.S.TeutatesNabil#2589 in the U.S.NobleSandro#2596 in the U.S.Defending menStryker#2597 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Dutch or Low German striker, meaning one who strikes or a smoWaris#2598 in the U.S.From Arabic warith/waris, 'heir, inheritor, successor' — also one of the names of God, al-WaritWaylan#2599 in the U.S.craft, cunning (Wayland the Smith)Weslee#2600 in the U.S.West meadowWillem#2601 in the U.S.Will helmetAngad#2605 in the U.S.inseparable bond, limb of GodAntwan#2606 in the U.S.FlowerAyaz#2607 in the U.S.Frost, dry cold, the clear cold night breeze; a Turkish-Persian name immortalized by Sultan MahAycen#2608 in the U.S.Modern respelling of Aiden ('fire').Beaumont#2609 in the U.S.From French beau, 'beautiful', plus mont, 'mountain/hill' — 'beautiful mountain'; a Norman placDayvon#2610 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely blending David and DevonDeniz#2611 in the U.S.From Turkish deniz meaning sea or ocean; a unisex name widely used in Turkey and among Turkish-Drayton#2612 in the U.S.From English place names combining Old English dræg — a portage or slope where boats and loads Finlay#2614 in the U.S.fair hero, white warriorGurbaaz#2616 in the U.S.falcon of the GuruHeitor#2618 in the U.S.Holding fast (from Hector).Hendrik#2620 in the U.S.Home rulerItzae#2621 in the U.S.From Maya itz (sacred essence, magic, dew), linked to the Itza people; interpreted as enchantedJairus#2622 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yair, 'he enlightens' or 'whom God enlightens'; a New Testament figure whose daughtKahlil#2623 in the U.S.FriendKamran#2624 in the U.S.Successful, prosperous, fortunateKion#2625 in the U.S.The Lion GuardKipton#2626 in the U.S.Sheep town; sheep settlementKove#2627 in the U.S.Hard; firmLarson#2628 in the U.S.Son of Lars; from Scandinavian Larsson/Larsen (son of Lars, the Scandinavian form of Laurence fMarek#2629 in the U.S.Bane, ruinMazin#2630 in the U.S.From Arabic mazin, 'rain-bearing clouds; one who brings rain' (a blessing in the desert)Mikey#2631 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMurray#2633 in the U.S.Origin uncertainNahmir#2634 in the U.S.tiger, leopardReza#2635 in the U.S.From Arabic riḍā (رضا), meaning 'contentment,' 'satisfaction,' or 'divine approval'; widely useRyden#2637 in the U.S.Mounted warriorSelim#2638 in the U.S.safe, peaceful, soundTimur#2639 in the U.S.IronAdil#2641 in the U.S.Arabic name from the root a-d-l (to be just, to act fairly), meaning 'just', 'righteous', or 'eAdvaith#2642 in the U.S.non-dual, uniqueAnay#2646 in the U.S.GoatAsaad#2647 in the U.S.happier, more fortunateCoda#2650 in the U.S.Musical conclusion; tail; from Italian coda (tail, the concluding passage of a musical compositDaelyn#2651 in the U.S.A modern American coinage combining dale, an Old English word for valley, with the popular suffDenym#2652 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Denim, the workwear fabric named from French serge de Nîmes, 'serge of NîmEly#2653 in the U.S.A variant of Eli, from the Hebrew word eli meaning my God or height, with strong biblical rootsGionni#2655 in the U.S.Variant of Italian Giovanni/Gianni (form of John), from Hebrew Yochanan 'God is gracious'Herbert#2656 in the U.S.ArmyJahzir#2657 in the U.S.Modern American coinage built on the Jah- opening — evoking Jah, the shortened divine name — wiJaylan#2658 in the U.S.Variant of Jaylen/Jalen, the modern American blend of Jay with the -len ending, popularized by Kanaan#2661 in the U.S.Low, humbleKasir#2662 in the U.S.abundant, plentifulKaspian#2663 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKato#2664 in the U.S.Second of twinsKaycee#2665 in the U.S.VigilantKendry#2667 in the U.S.Variant of Kendrick, from Old English 'cyne-ric' (royal power) or Welsh 'Cynwrig' (chief hero).Keylor#2668 in the U.S.Origin uncertain

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