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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

Austen#2965 in the U.S.Origin uncertainAvie#2966 in the U.S.Origin uncertainAyvah#2967 in the U.S.Origin uncertainBrittney#2968 in the U.S.Origin uncertainChesney#2970 in the U.S.Oak groveCheyanne#2971 in the U.S.Red speakersElaya#2972 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh Elli#2974 in the U.S.A diminutive of Eleanor or Ellen, ultimately from the Greek Helene meaning torch or shining ligFatou#2975 in the U.S.West African (especially Wolof and Mandinka) form of Fatima, from Arabic fatama meaning to weanHenny#2977 in the U.S.Diminutive of Henrietta or Hendrika, from the Germanic elements heim (home) and ric (ruler, powIlah#2978 in the U.S.Variant of Isla, from the Scottish Gaelic name for the island of Islay, meaning island.Jozie#2980 in the U.S.Variant of Josie, a diminutive of Josephine, from the Hebrew Yosef meaning God will add or God Karli#2981 in the U.S.Feminine form of Karl/Charles, from the Old High German karl meaning free man or man of the comKierra#2983 in the U.S.Variant of Ciara, from the Irish Gaelic word ciar meaning dark, black-haired, or dusky.Kiley#2984 in the U.S.Variant of Kylie, from an Australian Aboriginal (Noongar) word meaning boomerang or curved throKiya#2985 in the U.S.Name of an ancient Egyptian royal consort, wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten; its exact Egyptian meaninKiyah#2986 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kiya, the name of a consort of Pharaoh Akhenaten of ancient Egypt; exact EgKyrah#2987 in the U.S.Variant of Kyra, from the Persian Cyrus root meaning sun or throne.Lacie#2988 in the U.S.From the Norman French surname de Lacy, derived from Lassy, a place in Calvados, Normandy; the Landyn#2989 in the U.S.Variant of Landon, from the Old English elements lang (long) and dun (hill), meaning from the lMaddyn#2991 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Madden (O'Madden), from Madadhan, a diminutive of madadh meaning dog or Masa#2995 in the U.S.In Japanese, Masa (雅) means elegant, graceful, or refined; alternate kanji can give meanings inPessy#2998 in the U.S.Yiddish hypocoristic of Basya/Batya, itself a Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of God'Rayven#2999 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Raven, the large black corvid bird, symbolizing mystery, wisdom, and transScarleth#3002 in the U.S.Spanish-influenced variant of Scarlett, meaning the bright red color scarlet; associated with pSkarlett#3003 in the U.S.Creative respelling of Scarlett, the vivid red color; evokes passion, boldness, and fierce femiUna#3005 in the U.S.From Latin una, meaning 'one' or 'unity'; also used as an Anglicization of the Irish name Úna, Zailey#3008 in the U.S.Contemporary invented name combining a Z- prefix (possibly from Zayla or Zoe: life) with the poAhlam#3010 in the U.S.From Arabic ahlam (أحلام), the plural of hulm (dream); meaning 'dreams' or 'pleasant dreams andAzlynn#3016 in the U.S.Modern coined name combining Az- (possibly from Aztec, azure, or names like Azalea) with the WeBlima#3017 in the U.S.From Yiddish blim or blume (flower, blossom), ultimately from Middle High German bluome; means Chozen#3018 in the U.S.Variant spelling of 'chosen,' meaning selected, set apart, or specially designated; evokes themEzri#3020 in the U.S.From Hebrew ezri (עֶזְרִי) meaning 'my help' or 'helper'; a feminine form related to Ezra, whicGinny#3021 in the U.S.Diminutive of Virginia (from the Roman family name Verginius, meaning 'pure' or 'maiden') or GiHollie#3022 in the U.S.From the Old English word 'holen,' referring to the holly tree, associated with protection and Icelyn#3023 in the U.S.Modern coinage combining 'ice' (Old English 'is') with the popular feminine suffix '-lyn,' suggKenza#3025 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'kanz,' meaning 'treasure' or 'hidden wealth,' used across North African aLacy#3027 in the U.S.From the Norman baronial surname de Lacy, from Lassy in Calvados, Normandy; used as a given namLili#3028 in the U.S.Variant of Lily, from Latin 'lilium' (lily flower), itself from Greek 'leirion'; also linked toMiral#3030 in the U.S.From Arabic 'miral,' meaning 'gazelle,' an animal symbolizing beauty, agility, and grace in claNeela#3032 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'nila' (नील), meaning 'blue,' specifically a deep sapphire blue associated with dNicolle#3033 in the U.S.Feminine form of Nicolas, from Greek 'Nikolaos': 'nike' (victory) + 'laos' (people), meaning 'vQuinley#3035 in the U.S.Modern coinage combining Irish 'Quinn' (from Ó Cuinn, descendant of Conn, meaning 'chief' or 'wShia#3036 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'shai' or 'shia,' meaning 'gift' or 'gift of God'; also related to the Hebrew root Whitlee#3039 in the U.S.Variant of Whitley, from Old English 'hwit' (white) + 'leah' (woodland clearing, meadow), meaniAayat#3040 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ayat' (آيات), the plural of 'aya,' meaning 'sign,' 'verse,' or 'miracle' — specifiAicha#3043 in the U.S.North African/French spelling of Aisha (عائشة), from the Arabic root 'ayisha,' meaning 'alive,'Airis#3044 in the U.S.Variant of Iris, from Greek 'iris' (ἶρις), meaning 'rainbow.' In Greek mythology, Iris was the Callan#3047 in the U.S.Anglicisation of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cathaláin, from cathál meaning battlCarley#3048 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carly, itself a feminine form of Carl/Charles, from the Germanic karl meaniCarli#3049 in the U.S.Feminine form of Carl, from Old High German karl meaning free man; Carli is a variant spelling Carrie#3050 in the U.S.Pet form of Caroline or Carol, ultimately from the Germanic Karl meaning free man or strong manGabby#3051 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabrielle or Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el meaning God is my strength or man Hilda#3053 in the U.S.From the Old High German element hild meaning battle or war; a short form of names beginning wiHusna#3054 in the U.S.From Arabic husn meaning beauty, goodness, and excellence; al-Husna is a Quranic term for the mJacie#3056 in the U.S.Modern variant of Jacey or Jaycee, created as a feminine given name from the initials J.C. or aKeidy#3059 in the U.S.Likely a variant spelling of Kady or Kadie, pet forms of Katherine from the Greek Aikaterina meLylla#3061 in the U.S.A variant of Lila or Lilla; Lila from Arabic layla meaning night or dark beauty, or from SanskrMallie#3062 in the U.S.Pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter or beloved; also a diminutive Rahaf#3065 in the U.S.From Arabic rahafa meaning to be mild, gentle, or to wave gently like a breeze; connotes spacioTruly#3067 in the U.S.From the English adverb truly, meaning genuinely, faithfully, or in truth; used as a given nameWisdom#3068 in the U.S.From the Old English wisdom, meaning accumulated knowledge and good judgment; used as a given nWrynlee#3069 in the U.S.A modern invented name, likely combining the bird name wren with the Old English leah meaning wYesly#3070 in the U.S.A modern Spanish-influenced name, possibly a diminutive or variant of Yesenia (an Arabic-originYumi#3071 in the U.S.Japanese feminine name written with various kanji; common combinations include yu (reason, causAdleigh#3073 in the U.S.Noble meadow or noble wood clearing; from Old English adel and leahBradley#3078 in the U.S.Broad meadow or wide wood clearing; from Old English brad (broad) and leah (clearing, meadow)Bryar#3080 in the U.S.Thorny shrub or wild rose bush; from Old English brær or brier, referring to a prickly hedging Davie#3082 in the U.S.Beloved; diminutive of David or Davina, from the Hebrew Dawid meaning belovedEvette#3083 in the U.S.Yew tree; from the Germanic element iv (yew), via the French feminine diminutive YvetteFraidy#3084 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; from Yiddish freyd or German Freude meaning joyHendrix#3086 in the U.S.Son of Hendrik; home ruler; from the Germanic Heinrich (heim = home, ric = ruler) via the DutchJoann#3090 in the U.S.God is gracious; combining the Hebrew Yohanan (Jehovah is gracious) elements into a single femiKaily#3091 in the U.S.Slender, fair; a modern spelling variant of Kaylee, from the Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or a vOkie#3091 in the U.S.Okie, as an early-century girl's given name, is best read as a fond, homey coinage or pet name Borghild#3092 in the U.S.Borghild is an Old Norse woman's name from borg ('fortification, stronghold, protection') and hKarleigh#3092 in the U.S.Free woman; from the Germanic karl (free man) combined with the Old English leah (meadow, clearLaurie#3093 in the U.S.Laurel tree; crowned with laurel; from the Latin laurus, the laurel whose leaves were used to cLetti#3094 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; diminutive of Letitia, from Latin laetitia meaning gladness or joyLivi#3095 in the U.S.Olive tree; from Latin oliva via the name Olivia or the ancient Roman family name LiviaMaizey#3096 in the U.S.Pearl; a playful spelling variant of Maisie, the Scottish diminutive of Margaret from Greek marNature#3098 in the U.S.The natural world, birth, or essential character; from Latin natura meaning birth or character,Niah#3099 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Nia, meaning purpose (Swahili) or brightness or lustrous (Welsh, from NiaNitya#3100 in the U.S.Eternal, constant, or perpetual; from Sanskrit nitya meaning always, everlasting, an epithet ofPerel#3101 in the U.S.Pearl; from Yiddish perl meaning pearl, the Ashkenazi Jewish equivalent of the Hebrew name PeniRandi#3103 in the U.S.Shield wolf or admirable; a Scandinavian feminine name from Old Norse Ragnfridr meaning beautifSaisha#3104 in the U.S.Meaningful existence or one with purpose; often interpreted as a blend of Sanskrit sa (with) anSena#3105 in the U.S.Grace of God or gift of God in Ewe (West African); also world or this world in Japanese; and arSkylee#3106 in the U.S.A creative spelling of Skylee or Skylie, combining Sky (from Old Norse ský meaning cloud) with Ziah#3109 in the U.S.Radiance, light, or splendor; derived from Arabic diya or Hebrew related roots meaning brillianAine#3112 in the U.S.Brightness, radiance, or joy; from Old Irish áine meaning radiance or brilliance, the name of aAiram#3113 in the U.S.Maria spelled backwards; a name originating in the Canary Islands of Spain, created as a reversAizal#3114 in the U.S.Noble, distinguished, or of high status; from Arabic and Urdu roots, interpreted as related to

Boy Names

Jaycen#2961 in the U.S.HealerJhonny#2962 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJionni#2963 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousKainan#2966 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKanon#2967 in the U.S.Flower, blossomKassian#2968 in the U.S.Empty, vainKellin#2969 in the U.S.Swampy areaKeyden#2970 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeKion#2971 in the U.S.The Lion GuardKory#2972 in the U.S.Origin uncertainLarkin#2973 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMikey#2974 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMurad#2975 in the U.S.Wish, desire, or intended goal; from the Arabic root arada meaning to want or to intendNeyland#2976 in the U.S.From a place name of Old English origin, likely derived from elements meaning island or land neNilan#2977 in the U.S.Champion or winner; an anglicization of the Irish Gaelic Niallán, a diminutive of Niall meaningRahim#2979 in the U.S.Merciful or compassionate; from the Arabic root rahima meaning to have mercy or show compassionRamy#2980 in the U.S.Archer or one who throws; from the Arabic Rami meaning archer or bowman, also used to mean loviStevie#2982 in the U.S.Crown or wreath; a diminutive of Steven or Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos meaning crown or gWilbur#2986 in the U.S.Bright desire or will and fortress; from the Old High German Willbeorht or a variant of WilburhWrigley#2987 in the U.S.Meadow of the ridge dweller; from the Old English personal name or place name Wrigley, derived Yaqub#2988 in the U.S.He who supplants or follows at the heel; the Arabic form of the biblical Jacob, from Hebrew YaaAmire#2990 in the U.S.Prince or commander; a variant spelling of Amir, from the Arabic amir meaning commander or prinArath#2991 in the U.S.Possibly from Aramaic or a Spanish surname-derived given name; the meaning may relate to plowinAsim#2992 in the U.S.Protector or guardian; from the Arabic root asama meaning to protect or guardBradford#2994 in the U.S.Broad ford; a wide river crossing placeHilding#2994 in the U.S.Hilding is a Scandinavian name from the Old Norse hildr, battle, the same warlike element foundCyan#2996 in the U.S.Dark blue; blue-greenCyril#2997 in the U.S.Lord; masterDayan#2998 in the U.S.Judge; one who judgesPerley#3002 in the U.S.Perley is an English surname and place name, most often explained as 'pear wood' or 'pear meadoEshaan#3004 in the U.S.Desiring; seeking; one who wishesHamdan#3005 in the U.S.Praiseworthy; one who praisesValmore#3005 in the U.S.Valmore is best read as a transferred surname of French flavor, joining val, valley, to a -moreHashem#3006 in the U.S.Crusher of bread; generous providerJahleel#3007 in the U.S.God waits; hope in GodJohnluke#3008 in the U.S.God is gracious and light-giving; compound of John and LukeJuno#3009 in the U.S.Youth; vital force; heavenly rulerKairi#3010 in the U.S.Sea; of the oceanKipton#3012 in the U.S.Sheep town; sheep settlementKolsyn#3013 in the U.S.Dark son; coal-dark vision (speculative modern coinage)Kymere#3014 in the U.S.Evocative modern name; possibly linked to Greek chimera (she-goat, fire-breathing creature of mLeslie#3016 in the U.S.Garden of hollies; grey fortressLevin#3017 in the U.S.Dear friend; beloved friendLucah#3018 in the U.S.Light-giving; man from LucaniaMaynor#3021 in the U.S.Possibly from a Germanic root meaning 'strength of the army'Naseem#3023 in the U.S.Gentle breeze; fresh, cool airNihal#3024 in the U.S.Happy, delighted; one who is satisfied and contentOjas#3026 in the U.S.Vitality, vigor, the vital essence of the bodyQuamir#3027 in the U.S.Possibly related to Qamar, meaning moon or moonlightReason#3028 in the U.S.The faculty of rational thought; good sense and judgmentRuston#3029 in the U.S.Settlement near the rust-colored stone or earthSaeed#3030 in the U.S.Happy, fortunate, blessedSharvil#3031 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'auspicious' or 'excellent'; exact meaning varies by sourceWeldon#3033 in the U.S.Hill near a spring or wellWillard#3034 in the U.S.Resolute and brave; strong-willed and hardyAarvik#3036 in the U.S.Possibly 'eagle bay' or 'river bay,' from Old Norse arn/á and víkAbhay#3037 in the U.S.Fearless; free from fearAlim#3038 in the U.S.Knowledgeable, learned, all-knowingAviv#3040 in the U.S.Spring; springtime; freshness and renewalBaxter#3042 in the U.S.Baker; one who bakes breadBraelyn#3044 in the U.S.A modern American coinage blending Brae, a Scottish-Gaelic word for hillside or slope, with theBryton#3045 in the U.S.Derived from Old English Bryton or Bryten, a place-name element meaning Briton or dweller at thCaisen#3046 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic spelling of Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy meaning continuous improCato#3048 in the U.S.From the Latin cognomen Cato, related to the root catus meaning sharp, shrewd, or all-knowing; Cyncere#3050 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic respelling of the English word sincere, meaning genuine, honest, andDaelyn#3051 in the U.S.A modern American coinage combining dale, an Old English word for valley, with the popular suffEly#3054 in the U.S.A variant of Eli, from the Hebrew word eli meaning my God or height, with strong biblical rootsEsau#3055 in the U.S.From the Hebrew name Esav, meaning hairy or rough, a reference to the biblical patriarch Esau wBeuford#3056 in the U.S.Beuford is a spelling of Buford, itself linked to the aristocratic Beaufort, from Old French 'bGeoffrey#3056 in the U.S.A Norman French form of the Germanic name Godfrey or Gottfried, from elements meaning God or trHolton#3057 in the U.S.An Old English habitational surname from a place called Holton, combining hol (hollow or low-lyHutson#3059 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Hudson or a patronymic from the pet form Hut (a diminutive of Hugh), meanIshaq#3060 in the U.S.The Arabic form of Isaac, from the Hebrew Yitzhak meaning he will laugh or laughter; name of thJasier#3061 in the U.S.Likely a modern American variant of Javier (from Arabic Jabir, meaning comforter or one who heaTunney#3062 in the U.S.Tunney is an Irish surname, anglicized from Ó Tonnaigh, thought to derive from a word for 'waveKaiel#3066 in the U.S.A modern American coined name, possibly a variant of Kael or Cael (slender in Irish Gaelic) or Kayan#3067 in the U.S.A Persian name from the ancient Kayan dynasty of Iranian mythology, meaning royal or kingly; asKeyshawn#3068 in the U.S.A modern American compound combining an initial Key- element with Shawn, the Irish anglicizatioKyrell#3069 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely a blend or elaboration of Cyril (from Greek Kyrillos, meaning 'lorMaxon#3071 in the U.S.English surname turned given name, derived from Mackson or 'son of Mack', ultimately from LatinMercer#3072 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Old French mercier, meaning a dealer in fine cloth or textileNakai#3073 in the U.S.From the Navajo word nakai, historically meaning Mexican or foreigner, but also used as a clan Ousmane#3074 in the U.S.West African (Wolof, Mandinka, Fula) form of Uthman, from Arabic uthman meaning young bustard bRahmir#3077 in the U.S.Modern American name likely blending the Arabic prefix Rah- (mercy, spirit) with Amir (prince, Rashawn#3078 in the U.S.American blended name combining the Arabic/African prefix Ra- with Shawn (English form of Sean/Rooney#3079 in the U.S.Irish surname from Gaelic Ó Ruanaidh, meaning descendant of Ruanaidh, from ruanaidh meaning herSaxon#3081 in the U.S.From Old English and Latin Saxo, referring to a member of the Saxon people; the tribal name posShlome#3082 in the U.S.Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish form of Shlomo (Solomon), from Hebrew shalom meaning peaceSriyan#3084 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Sri, meaning radiance, prosperity, and auspiciousness, as an attribute of the godStockton#3085 in the U.S.English place-name and surname from Old English stocc (tree stump, post) and tun (settlement, eStryker#3086 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Dutch or Low German striker, meaning one who strikes or a smoTyaire#3088 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely combining the popular Ty- prefix with the French suffix -aire, Uri#3089 in the U.S.Hebrew name from ur meaning fire or light; Uri means my light or my flame, also the short form Weller#3090 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Old English wella (well, spring) plus the agent suffix -er, mWitten#3091 in the U.S.English surname from Old English hwit (white) and tun (settlement), meaning white settlement; aAmay#3095 in the U.S.From Sanskrit amaya, composed of the negative prefix a- and maya (deceit, illusion, cunning), mAras#3096 in the U.S.Primarily from Kurdish aras meaning eagle, and also the name of the Araxes River (called Aras iArsen#3097 in the U.S.From Greek Arsenios, derived from arsen (male, virile, strong), used as a given name in Greek, Bently#3098 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Bentley, from Old English beonet (bent grass) and leah (clearing, meadow, wBroly#3100 in the U.S.Invented name for the character Broly in the Dragon Ball Z anime franchise (1993); the name hasCoulter#3103 in the U.S.From Old English culter (plowshare, the blade of a plow) or from Scots English coulter meaning Deniz#3105 in the U.S.From Turkish deniz meaning sea or ocean; a unisex name widely used in Turkey and among Turkish-Deshaun#3106 in the U.S.American coinage combining the French prefix De- (of, from) with Sean, the Irish form of John (Dewayne#3107 in the U.S.American elaboration of Wayne, from Old English or Welsh wain/waen meaning wagon or cart, with Edan#3108 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic Aodhan (from aodh, fire) or a variant of Hebrew Eden (delight, pleasure); theEduar#3109 in the U.S.Spanish truncation of Eduardo/Edward, from Old English Eadweard, composed of ead (wealth, fortuFaizan#3111 in the U.S.From Arabic fayzan or faydh (overflow, abundance, grace, blessing), meaning one who bestows gra

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