Two-Syllable Baby Names
22071 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
Celeste#188 in the U.S.Heavenly, of the skyTatum#189 in the U.S.Tate's homestead; from Old English tāt (Tate, a personal name) + hām (home, settlement)Haven#190 in the U.S.Safe harbor; place of refuge; from Old English hæfen (harbor, port)Blakely#191 in the U.S.Dark or pale clearing — from Old English blāc (black/pale) + lēah (woodland clearing)Kaia#193 in the U.S.Sea — from Hawaiian kai (sea, ocean); also used as a Scandinavian variant of Katja (pure) and aMolly#196 in the U.S.Diminutive of Mary/Margaret; Mary means 'sea of bitterness' or 'wished-for child' from Hebrew MOlive#197 in the U.S.Olive tree — from Latin oliva (olive tree, olive fruit), the ancient symbol of peace, wisdom, aSara#198 in the U.S.Princess; noblewomanPeyton#199 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname meaning 'Pæga's town' — a settlement named after an Old Lia#200 in the U.S.Weary; from Hebrew Leah; also used as a short form of names like Julia, Amelia, or CorneliaMabel#201 in the U.S.Lovable, dearNoelle#202 in the U.S.Christmas; born on Christmas Day; from French Noël, from Latin natalis (birth)Stevie#203 in the U.S.Crown; wreath; feminine/diminutive form of Steven/Stephen, from Greek Stephanos (crown, wreath)Kylie#204 in the U.S.Boomerang; from an Aboriginal Australian Noongar word kylie or giley meaning curved throwing stVera#205 in the U.S.Faith; truth; from Latin vera (true) and Russian/Slavic vera (faith)Jasmine#206 in the U.S.Jasmine flowerCeline#207 in the U.S.Heavenly; of the sky or moonBailey#209 in the U.S.Bailiff, outer wall — from Old French baillif (agent, administrator) or Old English bailif (theMyla#210 in the U.S.Merciful, gracious — feminine form of Milo or variant of Mila, from Slavic mil (gracious, dear)Zara#212 in the U.S.Princess; blooming flower; from Arabic Zahra (flower, blossom) or Hebrew Sara/Zara (princess)Lennon#214 in the U.S.Dear little one; from Irish Ó Leannáin or Mac Leannáin: leannán (lover, sweetheart, or cloak)Dahlia#215 in the U.S.Dahl's flower — the dahlia plant, named after botanist Anders DahlSelah#216 in the U.S.Pause and reflect; a musical or liturgical direction meaning to lift up or praiseSaylor#217 in the U.S.Sailor; or rope-maker; an occupational English surname from Old English sæglere (sailor)Ada#219 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind — from Old High German adal (noble) or Hebrew Ada (adornment, beauty)River#220 in the U.S.A flowing body of water; from the Old French riviere, ultimately from Latin riparia (riverbank)Elise#223 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to GodPresley#225 in the U.S.Priest's meadow or woodland clearing; from Old English preost + leahNoa#226 in the U.S.Motion, movementGracie#227 in the U.S.Grace; favor; diminutive of Grace, from Latin gratia (grace, favor, thanks)Rory#230 in the U.S.Red king; red-haired rulerPalmer#232 in the U.S.Pilgrim who carried a palm branch on return from the Holy LandMaisie#233 in the U.S.PearlNyla#236 in the U.S.Winner; achiever of purpose; possibly from Arabic nayl (attaining a goal, success) or an anglicLucille#239 in the U.S.LightCamille#240 in the U.S.Attendant at religious ceremonies; helper of the priestCollins#241 in the U.S.Son of Colin; from Irish Ó Coileáin or Mac Coileáin: coileán (pup, youth)Brynlee#243 in the U.S.Hill meadow; a clearing on a hillAna#245 in the U.S.Grace, favor; Spanish and Portuguese form of Anna, from Hebrew HannahReagan#248 in the U.S.Little king, regal — from Irish Gaelic Ó Ríagáin, from rían (king, regal)Rowan#249 in the U.S.Little red-haired one; from Irish Ruadhán (red-haired); also associated with the rowan tree (frRachel#250 in the U.S.Ewe; female sheepLilly#252 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocenceKaylee#255 in the U.S.Slender, fair — modern variant of Kayla or Caley, possibly from Irish Gaelic caol (slender, narAmy#257 in the U.S.Beloved; from Old French Amée, past participle of aimer (to love), from Latin amareJournee#258 in the U.S.Journey; a day's travel; from Old French journée, from Latin diurnum (of the day)Leila#259 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Arabic laylah (night)Norah#262 in the U.S.Honor; from Irish Nóra, a short form of Honora (Latin honor) or EleanorAspen#266 in the U.S.Aspen tree; from Old English æspe, the trembling poplar treeArleth#269 in the U.S.Possibly 'eagle oath' or a Spanish variant of the Germanic name ArletteEvie#270 in the U.S.Life; living; breath of lifeKhloe#272 in the U.S.Blooming; young green shoot; variant spelling of Chloe from Greek khloeLola#275 in the U.S.Sorrows — from Dolores; also associated with strength of characterLilith#277 in the U.S.Night creature; of the night; from Hebrew lilit or Akkadian lilitu (of the night, storm demon)Lena#279 in the U.S.Bright, shining light; short form of Helena or MagdalenaShiloh#281 in the U.S.Peaceful; place of rest; the one to whom it belongsSylvie#282 in the U.S.From the forest; spirit of the woodsRosie#283 in the U.S.Little rose; the rose flower, symbol of love and beautyMeadow#286 in the U.S.A meadow; a piece of land covered with grass and wildflowersGia#287 in the U.S.God is gracious — as a short form of Gianna (Italian form of Jane/Joan)Sawyer#291 in the U.S.One who saws wood; a woodcutter or sawyer by tradePoppy#292 in the U.S.The poppy flower; from Latin papaverMaggie#294 in the U.S.Pearl — as a diminutive of MargaretLeia#297 in the U.S.Weary; variant of Leah from Hebrew; also influenced by Hawaiian leia (child of heaven) and the Esme#298 in the U.S.Beloved, esteemed; highly regardedElaine#305 in the U.S.Bright, shining light — Old French form of HelenHarlow#309 in the U.S.Army hill or rock hill; from Old English here (army) + hlaw (hill, mound)Tessa#311 in the U.S.Harvester; to reap — as a diminutive of TheresaMorgan#312 in the U.S.Sea circle; great brightness; from Welsh mor (sea, great) + cant (circle, completion)Colette#316 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Nicolas, itself from the Greek Nikolaos, composed of 'nike' (victFrances#318 in the U.S.Feminine form of Francis, from the Latin Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one', ultimatMarley#322 in the U.S.From an Old English place name and surname meaning 'pleasant wood' or 'lake clearing', composedKali#323 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'kali', derived from 'kala', meaning black, dark, or time. In Hinduism, Kali is tNina#324 in the U.S.In Spanish, Nina means 'little girl' or 'granddaughter'. As a Slavic diminutive of names like ANavy#327 in the U.S.From Old French 'navie' (fleet of ships), itself from Latin 'navis' (ship). Used as a color namKendall#328 in the U.S.From a place name in Cumbria, England — Kendal — derived from Old Norse 'Kent-dale', meaning 'vZuri#329 in the U.S.Beautiful; good; from Swahili zuriHattie#334 in the U.S.Diminutive of Harriet, the English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Old German Heimrich, compMira#335 in the U.S.From Latin 'mirus' (wonderful, amazing), Sanskrit 'mira' (ocean, sea), or Slavic 'mir' (peace, Miley#338 in the U.S.A modern American name, originally a nickname derived from 'smiley' — Miley Cyrus's birth name Heidi#340 in the U.S.Swiss German diminutive of Adelheid (Adelaide), from the Old German 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (Teagan#341 in the U.S.From the Irish Tadhgan, a diminutive of Tadhg (poet), or from Welsh 'teg' (beautiful, fair) — mLeighton#342 in the U.S.From an Old English place name, 'leac-tun', meaning a kitchen garden or leek garden (leac = leeRyleigh#344 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from Irish Gaelic O Raghallaigh (descendant of Raghallach, 'courageoAylin#345 in the U.S.From Turkish 'ay' (moon) and the suffix '-lin' suggesting a glow or halo, meaning 'halo of the Sydney#348 in the U.S.From the English surname Sidney, from the Old English 'sid' (wide) and 'eg' (island), meaning 'Thea#353 in the U.S.Short form of names ending in -thea such as Dorothea (gift of God) or Theodora (divine gift), fWrenlee#358 in the U.S.A modern combination of Wren (the small bird, from Old English 'wrenna') and Lee (meadow or cleItzel#359 in the U.S.From the Mayan deity Ixchel (Ix Chel), the goddess of the moon, rainbows, and childbirth. ItzelKayla#364 in the U.S.A modern name possibly derived from Hebrew Kayla (crown of laurels, from kelil) or from Arabic
Boy Names
Maxwell#189 in the U.S.Mack's well or great stream — from Old English Maccus (a personal name, possibly meaning 'greatCallan#190 in the U.S.Descendant of Cathalán; battle-mightyAlan#191 in the U.S.Little rock or harmony — Breton/Celtic name of disputed meaning; proposed derivations include BLegend#193 in the U.S.A story to be read; a remarkable, enduring story or person — from Latin legenda (things to be rAshton#197 in the U.S.Ash tree settlement — from Old English æsc (ash tree) + tūn (settlement, farmstead)Rory#199 in the U.S.Red king; from Irish Gaelic Ruaidhri (ruadh: red + ri: king)Andres#200 in the U.S.Manly, brave, warrior; Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek andreiosCaden#201 in the U.S.Possibly from Irish cadhan ('wild goose') or Welsh cad ('battle'); origin and meaning are debatTatum#202 in the U.S.Tate's homestead; from Old English tāt (Tate, a personal name) + hām (home, settlement)Kingston#204 in the U.S.King's town; royal settlement — from Old English cyning (king) and tūn (settlement)Camden#205 in the U.S.Winding valley or enclosed valley — from Old English/Gaelic place-name elements meaning a windiRiley#208 in the U.S.Valiant, courageous; from Irish Ó Raghallaigh; also possibly from Old English ryge-leah (rye clMaddox#210 in the U.S.Son of Madoc; Madoc means 'fortunate' or 'good'Victor#211 in the U.S.Conqueror; victor; from Latin victor (conqueror), from vincere (to conquer)Miguel#212 in the U.S.Who is like God? (a rhetorical question implying none can compare)Zayden#214 in the U.S.Modern invented name; possibly a blend or variant of Zaid (Arabic: 'growth, increase') and the Bentley#215 in the U.S.Clearing covered with bent grass; from the place nameBaker#217 in the U.S.One who bakes; an occupational surname for a baker of breadJoel#219 in the U.S.Yahweh is God; from Hebrew Yo'el, composed of Yah (God) + El (God)Tyler#220 in the U.S.Tile maker, tiler — from Old French tieulier (tile maker), an occupational surnameKevin#221 in the U.S.Handsome, beloved — anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caoimhín, from caomh (gentle, kind, handsomGriffin#222 in the U.S.Strong lord; from Welsh Gruffudd: griff (strong, grip) + udd (lord, prince)Oscar#223 in the U.S.God's spear; from Old Irish os (god) + cara (friend), or Old English os (god) + gar (spear)Edward#224 in the U.S.Wealthy guardian; prosperous protector; from Old English ead (wealth, fortune) + weard (guard, Cohen#225 in the U.S.Priest; from Hebrew kohen (priest), the word for a Jewish priest descended from AaronKairo#226 in the U.S.Victorious; variant of Cairo, from Arabic al-Qāhira (the victorious/overpowering)Brayden#229 in the U.S.Broad valley or descendant of Bradán — from Irish Gaelic bradán (salmon) or Old English brād deSimon#230 in the U.S.He has heard; from Greek Simon, from Hebrew Shimon: shama (to hear)Abel#231 in the U.S.Breath; vapor; son; from Hebrew Hevel (Abel), meaning breath or vanityAlex#232 in the U.S.Defender of the people; short form of Alexander, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner (man)Justin#233 in the U.S.Just, righteous, fair — from Latin Justinus, a derivative of iustus (just, righteous, fair)Richard#234 in the U.S.Powerful ruler; brave ruler; from Old High German ric (power, ruler) + hard (hard, brave)Patrick#235 in the U.S.Nobleman; patrician; from Latin Patricius (noble, of the patrician class)Brody#236 in the U.S.Muddy place; from the Scottish Gaelic place name Brodie, from broth or brothag (muddy ditch)Kaiden#237 in the U.S.Companion or battle — modern variant of Caden/Caidhan, possibly from Irish Gaelic cadán (battleDallas#238 in the U.S.From the meadow dwelling; from the valley placeWarren#240 in the U.S.Animal enclosure for game; one who keeps a warrenMilan#242 in the U.S.Gracious; dear; beloved; from Slavic mil (grace, favor, dear)Ellis#243 in the U.S.My God is the Lord; Jehovah is my GodShepherd#246 in the U.S.One who tends and herds sheepRonan#247 in the U.S.Little seal; seal cubLouis#249 in the U.S.Famous warrior; renowned in battle; from Old High German Chlodwig: hlud (famous, renown) + wig Harvey#251 in the U.S.Battle worthy; eager for battleWalter#252 in the U.S.Ruler of the army; army commanderAyden#257 in the U.S.Little fire; fiery oneMarcus#258 in the U.S.Of Mars; consecrated to Mars; warlike; from Latin Marcus, connected to the Roman god of warXander#259 in the U.S.Defender of the people; short form of Alexander, from Greek alexein + androsOmar#260 in the U.S.Flourishing, long-lived; eloquentBrandon#261 in the U.S.Broom-covered hill; from Old Welsh bran (crow) + don (hill), or Old English broom-hillKayson#264 in the U.S.Son of Kay; possibly related to kaizen meaning improvementBodhi#265 in the U.S.Awakening, enlightenment; the state of wisdom attained by a BuddhaBowen#266 in the U.S.Son of Owen; young warrior or well-born sonCyrus#268 in the U.S.Sun; far-sighted; possibly throne or youngKoa#269 in the U.S.Brave, bold, fearless; also the name of a prized Hawaiian hardwood treeKarter#270 in the U.S.One who transports goods by cart; occupational surname variant of CarterSteven#271 in the U.S.Crown; wreath; English form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos (crown, wreath)Malcolm#272 in the U.S.Devotee or servant of Saint ColumbaEric#273 in the U.S.Eternal ruler; ever powerful; from Old Norse Eiríkr: ei (ever, always) + ríkr (ruler, power)Javier#274 in the U.S.New house; from Basque Etxeberria (new house), the birthplace of Saint Francis XavierBodie#275 in the U.S.Shelter; also used as a variant of Bodhi (awakening)Otto#277 in the U.S.Wealth, fortune; prosperous and powerfulShiloh#278 in the U.S.Peaceful; place of rest; the one to whom it belongsBenson#279 in the U.S.Son of Ben (Benjamin); son of the right handJensen#282 in the U.S.Son of Jens; Jens being the Danish form of John (God is gracious)Derek#284 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; powerful leader of the folkLukas#288 in the U.S.From Lucania (a region of ancient southern Italy); also interpreted as light, from Greek leukosLennox#289 in the U.S.From Levenach; the elm-tree placeAres#290 in the U.S.Bane, ruin; the Greek god of warKenneth#294 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsomeKaleb#295 in the U.S.Faithful, whole-hearted; boldKohen#296 in the U.S.Priest; a descendant of the priestly Kohanim classHolden#297 in the U.S.Deep valley; hollow valleySonny#298 in the U.S.Son; a loving affectionate address for a boy or young manPreston#299 in the U.S.Priest's estate; settlement of the priestsClayton#300 in the U.S.Clay settlement; a place built on clay soilArchie#301 in the U.S.Truly brave; genuine and boldGavin#303 in the U.S.White hawk; from Welsh Gawain (Gwalchgwyn): gwalch (hawk) + gwyn (white, fair, blessed)Ali#306 in the U.S.High, exalted; lofty; nobleDante#308 in the U.S.Enduring, steadfast; a short form of DuranteTristan#309 in the U.S.Tumult, noise; possibly 'sad' — from Celtic via medieval French romanceColson#311 in the U.S.Son of Cole; Cole being a medieval short form of Nicholas (victory of the people)Zyaire#317 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely inspired by Zaire, the former name of the Democratic ReCody#318 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Cuidighthigh, from 'cuidightheach' meaning helpful or aidiCasey#320 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Cathasach, meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful in battle', from 'cath' (Brady#321 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Bradaigh, from 'bradach' meaning spirited, thievish, or laJorge#323 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of George, from the Greek Georgios, composed of 'ge' (earth) and 'eNiko#325 in the U.S.Short form of Nikolaos or Nikola, from the Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people), meaning Aidan#326 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Aodan, a diminutive of Aodh (fire, the Celtic sun-god), meaning 'litKaden#328 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic 'qadin' (companion) or an American spelling variant of Caden, which may rePhoenix#329 in the U.S.From the Greek 'phoinix', possibly meaning dark red or crimson, and used as the name of the legJosue#330 in the U.S.Spanish form of Joshua, from the Hebrew Yehoshua, composed of 'Yeho' (a form of Yahweh) and 'shSutton#332 in the U.S.From the Old English 'suth' (south) and 'tun' (settlement, farm, town), meaning 'southern settlFinley#333 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, from 'fionn' (fair, white) and 'laogh' (hero, wMartin#335 in the U.S.From the Latin Martinus, a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war. The name thus means 'of MaBryan#336 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Brian, from the Old Celtic 'bri' or 'brigh', meaning high, noble, or strongPaxton#338 in the U.S.From an Old English place name and surname, from 'Poecc's tun' (Poecc's settlement) or possiblyBrian#339 in the U.S.From the Old Celtic 'bri' or 'brigh', meaning high, noble, or strong. Made legendary by the IriMarshall#340 in the U.S.From Old French 'mareschal', from Old German 'marah' (horse) and 'scalc' (servant) — originallyCairo#341 in the U.S.From the Arabic Al-Qahira, meaning 'the victorious' or 'the conqueror', a name associated with Colin#343 in the U.S.In Scottish Gaelic, Colin is a diminutive of Cailean (young dog, youth, or pup). In English usaRussell#345 in the U.S.From the Old French 'rousel', a diminutive of 'ros' (red), meaning 'little red one' or 'red-haiSterling#346 in the U.S.Possibly from Old English 'steorling' (little star) or from the English town of Stirling in ScoHendrix#354 in the U.S.Dutch and Flemish surname form of Hendrik (Henry), from Old German Heimrich, composed of 'heim'Joaquin#355 in the U.S.Spanish form of Joachim, from Hebrew Yehoyaqim or Yoyakim, meaning 'God will establish', 'God rTitus#358 in the U.S.A Roman praenomen (personal name) of uncertain Etruscan or Latin origin, possibly related to thFranklin#359 in the U.S.From Medieval Latin 'francus' (free man) and Old French 'frankeleyn' — a franklin was a free laSpencer#360 in the U.S.From Old French 'despensier' (steward, one who dispenses provisions), from 'despenser' (to dispJaylen#361 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, possibly a blend of Jay (from Latin Gaius or the bird) and theKaizen#364 in the U.S.From the Japanese 'kai' (change) and 'zen' (good, better) — meaning 'continuous improvement' orOnyx#365 in the U.S.From the Greek 'onyx', meaning claw or fingernail (because the stone's colors resemble a finger