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
Ivey#926 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Ivy, from Old English ifig meaning the ivy plant (Hedera helix); the ivy waMaddie#927 in the U.S.Short form of Madeline (from Greek Magdalene: of Magdala) or Madison (from Old English: son of Etta#930 in the U.S.Short form of Henrietta, the feminine form of Henry, from Old High German Heimrich, composed ofHadlee#931 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Hadley, from Old English haeth (heather, heath) and leah (meadow, clearing,Kallie#934 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Callie, a diminutive of names beginning with Cal- such as Callie (from GreeLandry#935 in the U.S.From a Germanic given name composed of land (land, territory, domain) and ric (power, ruler); aKimber#936 in the U.S.Short form of Kimberly, from Old English Cyneburg meaning royal fortress, composed of cyne (roySalma#937 in the U.S.From Arabic Salma, from the root salam meaning peace, safety, and well-being; related to HebrewAyra#939 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aira or Ayra, likely derived from Sanskrit arya meaning noble, honorable, oDarla#941 in the U.S.English name derived from darling, an Old English term of endearment meaning beloved one or deaSaanvi#944 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, Saanvi is a name of the goddess Lakshmi meaning one who praises and follows the Sunday#947 in the U.S.From Old English sunnandaeg meaning day of the sun, the first day of the week in English traditYuna#952 in the U.S.In Japanese, Yuna can be written with kanji meaning kindness, gentle, or moon among other meaniZyla#953 in the U.S.A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Xyla from Greek xylon meaning wood or forest, or Kinslee#956 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kinsley or Kingsley, from Old English cyning meaning king and leah meaning Yasmin#959 in the U.S.From Persian yasamin and Arabic yasmin, both meaning jasmine, the fragrant white flowering planAadhya#960 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adi meaning first, primordial, or beginning, giving the name the meaning the origAugust#962 in the U.S.From Latin augustus meaning great, venerable, or majestic, from augere meaning to increase or tBexley#963 in the U.S.From the Old English place name Bexley, composed of byxe meaning box tree and leah meaning meadMazie#966 in the U.S.Variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Mary, from Greek margarites meanNancy#967 in the U.S.Originally a medieval diminutive of Ann or Agnes, now understood as a pet form of Ann from HebrZora#969 in the U.S.From Slavic zora meaning dawn or the glow of morning light, related to the root zor meaning ligAshlyn#972 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ashley (from Old English aescleah meaning ash tree meadow) and the Irish name AArden#975 in the U.S.From a Celtic place name meaning high or great, associated with the Forest of Arden in WarwicksMarleigh#976 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Marley, from Old English mere meaning lake, pool, or marsh and leah meaningKori#978 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cory or Corey, possibly from Greek Kore meaning maiden or girl, or from IriAshlynn#980 in the U.S.Double-n variant of Ashlyn, blending Old English Ashley (ash tree meadow) and Irish Aisling (drSkyla#986 in the U.S.Variant of Skylar, from Dutch schuyler meaning scholar or shelter, combined with the feminine -Karter#989 in the U.S.One who transports goods by cart; K-spelling variant of Carter, from Middle English cartare (caLaken#990 in the U.S.American surname-style name evoking the Old English lac meaning lake or body of water; a modernLisa#991 in the U.S.Short form of Elisabeth or Elisa, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath, or my God is Brylee#992 in the U.S.Modern American blended name combining Brynn from Welsh bryn meaning hill with the suffix -lee Jazmine#993 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of Jasmine, from Persian yasamin and Arabic yasmin meaning jasmine, tKaiya#994 in the U.S.From Japanese kai meaning ocean, sea, or forgiveness, combined with the suffix -ya or from HawaJaslyn#996 in the U.S.A blended name combining Jasmine (from Persian yasamin meaning jasmine flower) with the -lyn suSimone#998 in the U.S.French feminine form of Simon, from Hebrew Shim'on meaning he heard or God has heard; one of thCorinne#999 in the U.S.French form of Corinna, from Greek Korinna, a diminutive of Kore meaning maiden or girl; also aHenley#1001 in the U.S.High clearing or tall meadow; from Old English heah (high) + leah (clearing, meadow)Zoya#1002 in the U.S.Life; Russian form of the Greek name Zoe, from Greek zoe (life)Reya#1003 in the U.S.Queen; from Spanish reina / Latin reginaMattie#1005 in the U.S.Gift of God; English pet form of Martha or Matilda; Martha from Aramaic meaning lady or mistresNovah#1006 in the U.S.New; creative variant of Nova, from Latin nova (new, feminine of novus)Safa#1007 in the U.S.Pure, clear, serene; from Arabic safa (purity, clarity, serenity)Baylee#1008 in the U.S.Bailiff or outer court of a castle; spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (enclosuCarly#1009 in the U.S.Free woman; diminutive of Carla, feminine of Carl/Charles, from Germanic karl (free man)Joelle#1010 in the U.S.Yahweh is God; French feminine form of Joel, from Hebrew Yo'el (Yah is God)Malka#1011 in the U.S.Queen; from Hebrew malka (queen), related to melech (king)Zayla#1012 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic Zayla or Zaylah meaning 'from the port of Zeila' (Somalia); or a variant oAgnes#1016 in the U.S.Pure or chaste; from Greek hagnos (pure, holy, chaste), via Latin AgnesMeera#1020 in the U.S.Prosperous; ocean; from Sanskrit mira (ocean, sea) or Hindi Meera (devoted one, after the saintYusra#1021 in the U.S.Ease, prosperity, good fortune; from Arabic yusr (ease, comfort, lack of hardship)Cadence#1022 in the U.S.Rhythm, flow, a falling sequence of notes or beats; from Latin cadentia (falling), from cadere Maylee#1023 in the U.S.Modern compound of May (the month, from Latin Maia) and -lee (Old English: meadow, clearing); aSpencer#1025 in the U.S.Dispenser of provisions; steward; from Old French despencier (one who gives out provisions), frDana#1027 in the U.S.God is my judge; from Hebrew Dan (judge) as a feminine form; also an English place-name from OlJolie#1030 in the U.S.Pretty, cheerful; from French jolie (pretty, nice)Ripley#1032 in the U.S.Strip of land; Hrype's clearing; from Old English place name Ripley, meaning a strip meadow or Jovi#1036 in the U.S.Of Jove (Jupiter); from Latin Jovius (of Jupiter, of the sky father); also used as a short formEimy#1043 in the U.S.Beloved, cherished oneLorraine#1044 in the U.S.From Lorraine, the land of Lothar's peoplePaisleigh#1045 in the U.S.From Paisley, a town in Scotland; associated with the ornate teardrop fabric patternWhitney#1046 in the U.S.White island; from Old English hwit (white) + eg (island)Dafne#1047 in the U.S.Laurel tree; from Greek daphne, the plant sacred to ApolloHarlee#1048 in the U.S.Hare's meadow or clearing; a spelling variant of Harley, from Old English hara (hare) + leah (cMaelynn#1055 in the U.S.Modern compound of Mae or Maël (Breton/Welsh: prince, chief) with the -lynn suffix (Welsh: lakeJazlynn#1057 in the U.S.Modern compound of Jazz/Jasmine (Persian yasmin: jasmine flower) and -lynn (Welsh: lake)Sapphire#1058 in the U.S.Blue gemstone; from Greek sappheiros (lapis lazuli, blue stone), from Hebrew sappir (precious sDua#1060 in the U.S.Prayer, supplication, invocationEllen#1062 in the U.S.Bright, shining; an English form of Helen, from Greek helene (possibly related to helios, sun)Casey#1065 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful, vigilant)Bailee#1069 in the U.S.Bailiff or outer court of a castle; a spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (encloKara#1075 in the U.S.Dear, beloved; from Italian cara (dear, beloved)Katelyn#1077 in the U.S.Pure; American spelling variant of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, from Greek AikaterineNayla#1078 in the U.S.Achiever, one who attains (variant of Naila/Nailah)Rubi#1079 in the U.S.Ruby (the red gemstone); Spanish spelling variant of Ruby, from Latin rubinus (red)Braelyn#1080 in the U.S.Modern American compound combining Brae (Scottish: hillside, brow of a hill) with the -lyn suffZaira#1081 in the U.S.Radiance; flower; from Arabic zahra (flower, radiance, to bloom) — a variant of Zara or ZahraAira#1082 in the U.S.Air, breath; possibly related to Eire (Ireland)Carla#1083 in the U.S.Free woman; Italian/Spanish feminine form of Carlo/Carlos, from Germanic karl (free man)Arlett#1085 in the U.S.ArmyIra#1086 in the U.S.Watchful, attentive, full of observationSaoirse#1089 in the U.S.Freedom, liberty; from Irish Gaelic saoirse (freedom)Susan#1091 in the U.S.Lily; from Hebrew Shoshannah (lily, rose), via Greek Sousanna and Latin SusannaMaple#1092 in the U.S.The maple tree; from Old English mapultreow (maple tree), from mapulder (maple)Sunnie#1094 in the U.S.Sunny; a variant spelling of Sunny, from the English word sunny (bright, cheerful, like the sunKiera#1097 in the U.S.Dark or dark-haired; variant of Keira/Ciara, feminine of the Irish name Ciarán, from Irish GaelJayleen#1098 in the U.S.Modern American coinage combining Jay (the bird or the letter J) with the -leen/-lyn feminine sRenee#1099 in the U.S.Reborn; French feminine form of René, from Latin renatus (born again)
Boy Names
Kiaan#925 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi Kian or Kiaan, meaning grace of God or ancient; also connected to the PersiNeythan#926 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Nathan or Nathaniel, from Hebrew Natan meaning he gave or God has Caius#927 in the U.S.From Latin Gaius (spelling variant Caius), one of the most common Roman praenomina; possible coDillon#930 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Dylan, from Welsh dy (great, large) and llanw (tide, sea); or from Irish GaHalo#931 in the U.S.Ring of light; from Greek halos (disk of the sun or moon, circular threshing floor), used in ChIsa#933 in the U.S.From Arabic Isa, the Quranic form of Jesus (from Aramaic Yeshua meaning God is salvation); alsoJudson#934 in the U.S.English surname meaning son of Judd, where Judd is a medieval diminutive of Jordan or Judah; JoJairo#935 in the U.S.Spanish form of Jair (Hebrew Ya'ir), composed of ya (God) and or (light, to shine); meaning GodSyaire#939 in the U.S.Derived from Arabic sha'ir meaning poet, one who recites or composes poetry, a deeply honored rKhalid#940 in the U.S.From Arabic khalid meaning eternal, immortal, or everlasting, from the root kh-l-d meaning to bRowdy#941 in the U.S.From the English adjective rowdy meaning boisterous, loud, or disorderly, used as a given name Eugene#943 in the U.S.From Greek Eugenios, composed of eu meaning good or well and genos meaning birth, race, or famiKenji#944 in the U.S.Japanese name commonly written with kanji meaning strong and healthy or wise and second son, thZymir#946 in the U.S.A creative variant of Samir or Zamir, from Arabic samir meaning entertainer, companion in eveniZyon#947 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Zion, from Hebrew Tzion, a biblical place name of uncertain etymology, possMeir#948 in the U.S.From Hebrew me'ir meaning one who illuminates, shines, or gives light, from the root or meaningRicky#949 in the U.S.Diminutive of Richard, from Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric meaning ruler, power, or Jethro#953 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yitro meaning abundance, excellence, or he will excel, borne by the father-in-law oMitchell#954 in the U.S.Medieval English surname and given name, a variant of Michael from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning who Melvin#959 in the U.S.Likely derived from an old Celtic or Gaelic personal name, possibly from elements meaning councAldo#960 in the U.S.Short form of Germanic names beginning with ald meaning old or noble, such as Aldous or Aldric,Darwin#961 in the U.S.From Old English deorwine, composed of deor meaning dear or beloved and wine meaning friend, giShimon#963 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Simeon or Simon, from Hebrew Shim'on meaning he heard or God has heard, from theWallace#964 in the U.S.From Anglo-Norman French Waleis meaning Welshman or foreigner, from a Germanic root related to Colten#966 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colton, from Old English col meaning coal or charcoal and tun meaning settlQuentin#968 in the U.S.From Latin Quintinus, a diminutive of Quintus meaning fifth, originally given to a fifth child Imran#969 in the U.S.From Arabic Imran, the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Amram meaning exalted nation or long-liveHarlem#971 in the U.S.From Dutch Haarlem, composed of haer meaning sandy soil or wooded area and lem meaning home or Kaycen#974 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kasen or Kacen, ultimately derived from the Irish surname Caisin or variaMathew#975 in the U.S.One-t spelling variant of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu meaning gift of Yahweh, composed of mQuinton#976 in the U.S.Variant of Quentin, from Latin Quintinus meaning fifth, a diminutive of Quintus; also influenceAlec#977 in the U.S.Short form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros composed of alexein meaning to defend and aner (Azlan#978 in the U.S.From Turkish arslan meaning lion, also related to Arabic aslan with the same meaning; a name ofToby#979 in the U.S.Short form of Tobias, from Hebrew Toviah or Tuvya meaning Yahweh is good, composed of tov meaniAmeer#980 in the U.S.Arabic variant spelling of Amir, meaning prince, commander, ruler, or one who gives commands, fByron#981 in the U.S.From Old English byre meaning cowshed or barn, used as a place name and surname meaning dwellerDamir#982 in the U.S.South Slavic name composed of da meaning give and mir meaning peace, world, or community, thus Loyal#983 in the U.S.From the English adjective loyal, derived from Old French loyal and Latin legalis meaning legalAnders#984 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, derived from aner (genitive andros) meaning maCurtis#985 in the U.S.From Old French curteis meaning courteous, polite, or well-bred, derived from curt meaning courEphraim#988 in the U.S.From Hebrew Efrayim meaning fruitful or doubly fruitful, from the root para meaning to bear fruHarold#993 in the U.S.From Old English Hereweald or Old Norse Haraldr, composed of here meaning army and weald or valPalmer#995 in the U.S.Palm bearer; pilgrim who carried a palm frond from the Holy Land; from Old French palmier (palmLandry#996 in the U.S.Land ruler; lord of the landMacklin#998 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Mac Fhlainn meaning son of Flann, where Flann means red or ruddy, histKabir#999 in the U.S.From Arabic kabir meaning great, powerful, or mighty, one of the 99 names (asma ul-husna) of GoLangston#1000 in the U.S.From Old English lang meaning long or tall and tun meaning settlement or farm, giving the meaniBrennan#1003 in the U.S.Sorrow; teardrop; from Irish Gaelic Ó Braonáin (descendant of Braonán, from braon: teardrop, soHoward#1004 in the U.S.High guardian or sheep herder; from Old Norse Hávarðr (hay guardian, yard guardian) or Old GermArden#1005 in the U.S.Eagle valley; from Celtic ard (high) + den (valley); or the Forest of Arden in Warwickshire, EnNoa#1006 in the U.S.Motion; rest; the biblical feminine name Noa (daughter of Zelophehad) meaning motion, distinct Aden#1008 in the U.S.Little fire; from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (little fire), a diminutive of Aodh (fire); or from ArabiRayyan#1010 in the U.S.Gate of paradise for those who fasted in RamadanWatson#1011 in the U.S.Son of Walter; from the medieval English given name Wat (short form of Walter: ruler of the armAllan#1013 in the U.S.Little rock; harmony; from Breton/Celtic Alan, possibly from ail (rock) or from a Breton tribalZayan#1017 in the U.S.Beautiful; graceful; adorner; from Arabic zayn (beauty, grace, adornment) — the same root as thChozyn#1018 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, a creative respelling of the English word 'chosen'Maurice#1020 in the U.S.Dark-skinned; from Latin Mauritius (Moorish, of Mauritania), from Mauri (the North African peopBastian#1021 in the U.S.Venerable; revered; short form of Sebastian, from Greek Sebastianos (of Sebastos: venerable, reStefan#1023 in the U.S.Crown; wreath; the Germanic/Scandinavian form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos (crown, wreath)Kooper#1024 in the U.S.Barrel maker; K-spelling variant of Cooper, from Middle English coupere (barrel maker)Gatlin#1026 in the U.S.Possibly from Old English gad (fellow, companion) or a variant of the German surname Gätlin; exSemaj#1027 in the U.S.James reversed; a creative American name formed by reversing the letters of James, itself from Devon#1028 in the U.S.Defender; deep valley dwellers (the Dumnonii tribe); English county name Devon, from the CelticKaius#1029 in the U.S.Rejoice; possibly from Latin Gaius (of uncertain meaning, possibly from gaudere: to rejoice) — Ivaan#1030 in the U.S.God is gracious; double-a spelling variant of Ivan, the Slavic form of John, from Hebrew YohanaKellan#1031 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or related Yaseen#1033 in the U.S.A Quranic name from Surah Ya-Sin (36th chapter); the letters Ya and Sin are among the 'mysterioCarmine#1035 in the U.S.Crimson; from Latin carminium (crimson red dye, from Arabic qirmiz + Latin minium); also the ItKelvin#1036 in the U.S.From the River Kelvin in Glasgow, Scotland; of Gaelic origin, possibly from caol abhainn (narroBrodie#1039 in the U.S.Ditch or muddy place; from Scottish Gaelic brothaigh (ditch, muddy place) or possibly from brodErnest#1040 in the U.S.Serious; resolute; from Germanic Ernst (earnest, serious, vigorous battle), from Old High GermaTrenton#1042 in the U.S.Trent's settlement; from the city of Trenton, New Jersey, named for William Trent who founded iCanaan#1044 in the U.S.Lowland; the land of Canaan; from Hebrew Kena'an, possibly from kana (to be low, humble, to be Landen#1045 in the U.S.Long hill; variant of Landon, from Old English lang (long) + dun (hill, down)Bronson#1046 in the U.S.Son of Brand; from the Old English personal name Brun/Brand (dark, brown) + -sonShlomo#1049 in the U.S.Peace; Hebrew form of Solomon, from Hebrew Shlomo (shalom: peace)Cedric#1051 in the U.S.Possibly invented by Sir Walter Scott for Ivanhoe (1819), inspired by the Celtic Cerdic (possibGordon#1052 in the U.S.Great hill; spacious fort; from Scots Gaelic Gordan, from a Berwickshire place name, possibly fKrishiv#1053 in the U.S.Blessed by Krishna and ShivaLeighton#1057 in the U.S.Herb garden settlement; from Old English leac-tun (leek garden/farm, herb settlement)Ollie#1058 in the U.S.Olive tree; symbol of peace; English pet form of Oliver or Olivia, from Latin olivarius (olive Rishi#1059 in the U.S.Sage; seer; poet-sage; from Sanskrit rishi (sage, seer, composer of Vedic hymns, one who has reHenrik#1060 in the U.S.Home ruler; from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric: ruler, power), the Scandinavian form of Nixon#1061 in the U.S.Son of Nicholas; from the medieval English short form Nick (of Nicholas: victory of the people)Eider#1064 in the U.S.Possibly from Basque eider (beautiful) or from Old Norse aedhr (the eider duck); exact etymologNeo#1066 in the U.S.New; from Greek neos (new, fresh, young); also a Tswana (South African) name meaning 'gift'Ronnie#1067 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise ruler; an English pet form of Ronald, from Old Norse Rögnvaldr (regin: coBilly#1068 in the U.S.Resolute protector; English pet form of William, from Germanic Willahelm (wil: will, desire + hKellen#1069 in the U.S.Slender; possibly from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or German Kellen (ladle, turner; also a GermKody#1070 in the U.S.Helper; Y-spelling variant of Cody, from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant)Nazir#1071 in the U.S.Devoted; pure; from Arabic nazir (observer, supervisor) or Hebrew nazir (one who is devoted to Zaylen#1072 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, possibly related to Zayden/Jaylen family; no documented ancient meaninGary#1073 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Garhard (gar: spear + hard: brave, hardy) or a short form of names cIlyas#1075 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my GodKiyan#1076 in the U.S.King, royal, of the Kayanian dynastySunny#1078 in the U.S.Sunny; bright and cheerful; from English sunny (full of sunshine, bright), from Old English sunAizen#1081 in the U.S.Love and wisdom; from Japanese ai (love) + zen (wisdom/meditation), popularized as a character Edmund#1082 in the U.S.Wealthy protector; fortunate guardian; from Old English Eadmund (ead: prosperity, wealth + mundHarley#1083 in the U.S.Hare's meadow; from Old English hara (hare) + leah (clearing, meadow)Karim#1084 in the U.S.Generous, noble, honorable; from Arabic karim (generous, noble, kind)Larry#1085 in the U.S.Laurel; victory; English pet form of Lawrence or Laurence, from Latin Laurentius (from LaurentuLyam#1086 in the U.S.Resolute protector; a Y-spelling variant of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from GermaniRandy#1089 in the U.S.Shield wolf; or strong protector; short form of Randolph or Randall, from Germanic Raginald or Gio#1091 in the U.S.God is gracious; Italian short form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is graciousRene#1092 in the U.S.Reborn; from Latin renatus (born again); the masculine form of RenéeRodney#1093 in the U.S.Hroda's island; or island of reeds; from Old English Hroda + eg (island), a Somerset place nameAyman#1095 in the U.S.Blessed; lucky; on the right side; from Arabic ayman (blessed, fortunate, on the right hand — aKingsley#1096 in the U.S.King's meadow; from Old English cyning (king) + leah (clearing, meadow)Bobby#1097 in the U.S.Bright fame; famous; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: Brendan#1098 in the U.S.Prince; brave; from Irish Gaelic Breandán, from Brittonic brenhin (king, prince) or from Welsh Dayton#1099 in the U.S.David's town; from the English place name Dayton (day's town or possibly from the personal name