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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

Miah#1080 in the U.S.Mine; a spelling variant of Mia, itself an Italian/Scandinavian short form of Maria (Hebrew: beIsis#1082 in the U.S.Throne; from Ancient Egyptian Aset (throne, seat of power), rendered in Greek as IsisKya#1083 in the U.S.Diamond in the sky; possibly from South African Zulu/Xhosa origin, or a creative variant of KaiEssence#1085 in the U.S.The fundamental nature or being of a thing; from Latin essentia (being, existence), from esse (Leena#1086 in the U.S.Tender; Finnish form of Helena (bright, shining) or a spelling variant of Lena; in Arabic, laynIngrid#1092 in the U.S.Beautiful; from Old Norse Ingridr, composed of Ing (Norse fertility god) + fridr (beautiful, beKacey#1093 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a K-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful)Rubi#1096 in the U.S.Ruby (the red gemstone); Spanish spelling variant of Ruby, from Latin rubinus (red)Wendy#1097 in the U.S.Friend; invented or popularized by J. M. Barrie for Peter Pan; possibly a pet form of GwendolenSally#1098 in the U.S.Princess; English pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew sarah (princess, noblewoman)Lesly#1100 in the U.S.Holly garden; or grey fortress; variant spelling of Leslie, from Scottish Gaelic lios (garden, Meera#1101 in the U.S.Prosperous; ocean; from Sanskrit mira (ocean, sea) or Hindi Meera (devoted one, after the saintJuana#1102 in the U.S.God is gracious; Spanish feminine form of Juan (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)Sunnie#1104 in the U.S.Sunny; a variant spelling of Sunny, from the English word sunny (bright, cheerful, like the sunXochitl#1105 in the U.S.Flower; from Nahuatl xochitl (flower, blossom)Zola#1106 in the U.S.Earth; from Zulu/Xhosa zola (to be still, to be calm, tranquil); also an Italian surname from LKathleen#1109 in the U.S.Pure; Irish anglicization of Caitlín, the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek AikaterineLauryn#1110 in the U.S.Laurel; victory; a spelling variant of Lauren, from Latin Laurentius (from Laurentum, the city Blessing#1112 in the U.S.Divine favor or gift; from Old English bletsian (to bless), related to blood in early ritual usLailah#1115 in the U.S.Night; a spelling variant of Layla, from Arabic layla (night, dark beauty)Lizbeth#1116 in the U.S.Pledged to God; a short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is Sterling#1117 in the U.S.Of the highest quality; from Old English steorling (little star), referring to the star symbol Spencer#1119 in the U.S.Dispenser of provisions; steward; from Old French despencier (one who gives out provisions), frLibby#1123 in the U.S.Pledged to God; an English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath)Jayda#1127 in the U.S.She who knows; a variant of Jada or Jade; possibly from Spanish jade (the stone) or Arabic jadaScarlette#1128 in the U.S.Red; scarlet cloth or color; double-t spelling variant of Scarlett, from Old French escarlate (Hadleigh#1131 in the U.S.Heathery meadow; Old English place name spelling of Hadley, from haed (heather) + leah (clearinLexie#1134 in the U.S.Defender of men; an English diminutive of Alexis, Alexa, or Alexandra, from Greek alexein (to dRylan#1135 in the U.S.Island meadow; or rye land; a spelling variant of Ryland or Riley, from Irish Gaelic raghallachSusan#1136 in the U.S.Lily; from Hebrew Shoshannah (lily, rose), via Greek Sousanna and Latin SusannaBrenda#1139 in the U.S.Sword; from Old Norse brand (sword, blade) or possibly the feminine of Brendan (Irish: prince)Safa#1140 in the U.S.Pure, clear, serene; from Arabic safa (purity, clarity, serenity)Ida#1143 in the U.S.Work, labor; from Germanic id (work, labor); also a name from Greek mythology, from Mount Ida iPrincess#1145 in the U.S.Daughter of a prince; royal; from Old French princesse (princess), from Latin princeps (first, Devyn#1146 in the U.S.Poet or bard; a Y-spelling variant of Devon/Devin, from Irish Gaelic Damhán (little deer) or daGaia#1147 in the U.S.Earth; from Greek Gaia (the personification of Earth, mother of all life)Jazlynn#1148 in the U.S.Modern compound of Jazz/Jasmine (Persian yasmin: jasmine flower) and -lynn (Welsh: lake)Farrah#1150 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; from Arabic farah (joy, happiness, delight)Aarya#1161 in the U.S.Noble, honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan culture)Abril#1162 in the U.S.April; the Spanish/Portuguese word for the month April, from Latin aprilis (possibly from EtrusJustice#1164 in the U.S.Just, righteous; from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), from justus (just, lawful)Wrenly#1168 in the U.S.Of or like the wren; a modern compound of Wren (the small bird) + the -ly suffixCarsyn#1169 in the U.S.Son of Carr; a Y-spelling variant of Carson, from Scottish Gaelic carr (rocky area, marsh) + thRenley#1170 in the U.S.Rene's meadow; or raven clearing; a modern compound of Ren (from French René: reborn, or Old EnAlba#1171 in the U.S.White; dawn; from Latin alba (white, dawn), or from Celtic Alba (Scotland; literally 'white lanBraylee#1175 in the U.S.Bray's clearing or hillside meadow; compound of Bray (Old French/Celtic: hillside) or Braelyn'sCrystal#1176 in the U.S.Ice; clear gemstone; from Greek krystallos (crystal, clear ice), from kryos (icy cold)Zhuri#1178 in the U.S.Flower; possibly from Swahili or Zulu origin; exact etymology uncertainAshly#1180 in the U.S.Ash tree clearing; a spelling variant of Ashley, from Old English aesc (ash tree) + leah (clearKaisley#1181 in the U.S.Modern compound of Kai (sea or pure) and -sley (from Old English leah: clearing, meadow); or a Korra#1184 in the U.S.Maiden; variant of Cora, from Greek kore (maiden, girl); also the name of the protagonist of AvMaelyn#1185 in the U.S.Single-n variant of Maelynn; compound of Mae/Maël (Breton: prince, chief) and -lyn (Welsh: lakeMaple#1188 in the U.S.The maple tree; from Old English mapultreow (maple tree), from mapulder (maple)Ryann#1189 in the U.S.Little king; descendant of Rían; double-n spelling variant of Ryan, from Irish Gaelic Ó Riain (Avah#1191 in the U.S.Life; a spelling variant of Ava, from Germanic ava (life, living) or Hebrew Chava (life)Kodi#1192 in the U.S.Helper; from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant); or from Australian Aboriginal Kodi (cushionMaylin#1193 in the U.S.Modern compound of May (the month, from Latin Maia) and -lin (short form of -lynn: Welsh lake);Wyatt#1194 in the U.S.Brave in war; from Old English Wīgheard (wig: war + heard: brave, hardy)Zia#1195 in the U.S.Light, splendor; from Arabic zia (light, radiance, splendor); also Italian for 'aunt'Asha#1196 in the U.S.Hope; from Sanskrit asha (hope, desire, wish); or life (Swahili); or truth/righteousness (AvestChristine#1197 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; from Latin Christianus (Christian), from Greek Christos (the anointed one, Jaylah#1199 in the U.S.Modern American compound of Jay (the bird or the initial J) with the -lah suffix (possibly fromKaydence#1200 in the U.S.Rhythm, flow; a K-spelling variant of Cadence, from Latin cadentia (falling, rhythmic flow)Raylynn#1201 in the U.S.Ray of light combined with -lynn (Welsh: lake); modern American compound nameIsha#1202 in the U.S.Woman; from Sanskrit isha (woman, goddess) or Hebrew isha (woman, from Adam's rib)Jhene#1204 in the U.S.God is gracious; a creative spelling of Janay or Janae, ultimately from Hebrew John/Jane (YahweMollie#1206 in the U.S.Bitter or beloved; English pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam (bitter, beloved, or wished-forYasmine#1207 in the U.S.Jasmine flower; from Persian yasmin (the jasmine plant, Jasminum officinale)Jaylene#1209 in the U.S.Modern American compound of Jay (the bird or the letter J) with the -lene/-lyne suffix (from HeMargaux#1211 in the U.S.Pearl; French spelling variant of Margot/Margaux, from Greek margarites (pearl) via Latin margaChanel#1221 in the U.S.Channel; pipe; from Old French chanel (canal, pipe, groove) — the surname of fashion designer CGianni#1222 in the U.S.God is gracious; Italian short form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is graciousJada#1224 in the U.S.Jade (the green gemstone); from Spanish jade (from Spanish ijada: flank, because jade was said Royal#1225 in the U.S.Of the king; regal; from Old French roial (kingly, royal), from Latin regalis (of the king, froAmal#1227 in the U.S.Hope; aspiration; from Arabic amal (hope, aspiration, expectation)Nyra#1228 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of the Sanskrit-derived name Nira (nira meaning 'water'), commonly giRya#1230 in the U.S.Flowing; ease; possibly a short form of Rhea (Greek: flowing, ease) or a variant of Raya/Rya (SSharon#1232 in the U.S.The plain; the Plain of Sharon — a fertile coastal plain in ancient Israel, from Hebrew sharon Zaira#1233 in the U.S.Radiance; flower; from Arabic zahra (flower, radiance, to bloom) — a variant of Zara or ZahraTillie#1236 in the U.S.Strength in battle; English pet form of Matilda or Ottilie, from Germanic Mahtildis (maht: streHollis#1237 in the U.S.At the holly trees; from Old English holegn (holly tree) — a topographic surname for families lKaylie#1239 in the U.S.Slender or graceful; a spelling variant of Kylie/Kaylee, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or AuLeni#1243 in the U.S.Bright; shining; German/Scandinavian short form of Helena (from Greek helene: bright, shining),Aarna#1245 in the U.S.Goddess Saraswati; water, ocean wave; from Sanskrit aarna (ocean, wave) or a name of the Hindu Onyx#1248 in the U.S.Black gemstone; from Greek onyx (fingernail, claw — the stone's layers resemble a fingernail)Raylee#1249 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ray (English: beam of light, from Latin radius) and -lee (Old English: meadoRipley#1250 in the U.S.Strip of land; Hrype's clearing; from Old English place name Ripley, meaning a strip meadow or Frida#1252 in the U.S.Peace; beloved; from Old Norse Fríða (beautiful, beloved) or a short form of names containing OKaira#1253 in the U.S.Pure; peaceful; variant of Kira (from Greek Kyra: lady, mistress; or Irish Ciara: dark; or FinnKylah#1256 in the U.S.Slender; graceful; from Irish/Scottish Gaelic caol (slender, narrow), or a variant of Kyle (a nLeela#1257 in the U.S.Play; divine play; from Sanskrit lila (play, sport, divine play — the universe as God's creativAustyn#1259 in the U.S.Majestic dignity; venerable; Y-spelling variant of Austin, from Latin Augustinus (diminutive ofKaren#1263 in the U.S.Pure; beloved; Danish/Scandinavian form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine (pure)Eimy#1266 in the U.S.Beloved, cherished one

Boy Names

Kelvin#1080 in the U.S.From the River Kelvin in Glasgow, Scotland; of Gaelic origin, possibly from caol abhainn (narroKooper#1082 in the U.S.Barrel maker; K-spelling variant of Cooper, from Middle English coupere (barrel maker)Ernest#1083 in the U.S.Serious; resolute; from Germanic Ernst (earnest, serious, vigorous battle), from Old High GermaMarlon#1084 in the U.S.Little hawk; little falcon; possibly from Old French merle (blackbird) + diminutive -on, or a fRodney#1085 in the U.S.Hroda's island; or island of reeds; from Old English Hroda + eg (island), a Somerset place nameCanaan#1087 in the U.S.Lowland; the land of Canaan; from Hebrew Kena'an, possibly from kana (to be low, humble, to be Gordon#1089 in the U.S.Great hill; spacious fort; from Scots Gaelic Gordan, from a Berwickshire place name, possibly fAvyan#1091 in the U.S.Without defect; unique; complete; possibly from Sanskrit avyaya (eternal, without destruction) Lyam#1092 in the U.S.Resolute protector; a Y-spelling variant of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from GermaniCory#1093 in the U.S.Hollow; god's peace; from Irish Gaelic coire (hollow, cauldron) or Old Norse kori (hollow); alsCarmine#1097 in the U.S.Crimson; from Latin carminium (crimson red dye, from Arabic qirmiz + Latin minium); also the ItKody#1099 in the U.S.Helper; Y-spelling variant of Cody, from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant)Tylan#1100 in the U.S.Tile maker; variant of Tyler, from Old French tieulier (tile maker)Branson#1101 in the U.S.Son of Brand; from the Old English/Norse personal name Brand (sword, flame) + -sonDuncan#1102 in the U.S.Dark warrior; brown warrior; from Scottish Gaelic Donnchadh (donn: brown, dark + cath: battle, Rishi#1107 in the U.S.Sage; seer; poet-sage; from Sanskrit rishi (sage, seer, composer of Vedic hymns, one who has reYasir#1108 in the U.S.Easygoing; wealthy; ease; from Arabic yasir (easy, manageable, wealthy, comfortable)Dion#1116 in the U.S.Divine; of Zeus; short form of Dionysios (of Dionysos, the Greek god of wine and ecstasy)Draven#1120 in the U.S.Of the raven; possibly from Old English draefan (to drive, to hunt) or a creative variant of RaJakob#1122 in the U.S.Supplanter; he who grasps the heel; German and Scandinavian spelling variant of Jacob, from HebBobby#1123 in the U.S.Bright fame; famous; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: Kristian#1124 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; a Scandinavian/German spelling variant of Christian, from Latin ChristianusKalel#1126 in the U.S.Voice of God; from Hebrew kal (voice, sound) + El (God); the birth name of the DC Comics characZayan#1127 in the U.S.Beautiful; graceful; adorner; from Arabic zayn (beauty, grace, adornment) — the same root as thBrecken#1128 in the U.S.Speckled; freckled; possibly from Scottish/Irish Gaelic breac (speckled, freckled) with a -en sCullen#1129 in the U.S.Holly; descendant of Cuilinn; from Irish Gaelic Cuilinn (holly tree) with Ó (descendant of) preGary#1130 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Garhard (gar: spear + hard: brave, hardy) or a short form of names cKenan#1131 in the U.S.Possession; or sorrow; from Hebrew Qenan, possibly related to qin (nest) or qana (to possess, tZephyr#1133 in the U.S.West wind; from Greek Zephyros (the west wind, personified as the gentlest of the wind gods)Kaius#1134 in the U.S.Rejoice; possibly from Latin Gaius (of uncertain meaning, possibly from gaudere: to rejoice) — Yaseen#1136 in the U.S.A Quranic name from Surah Ya-Sin (36th chapter); the letters Ya and Sin are among the 'mysterioEmrys#1138 in the U.S.Immortal; from Welsh Emrys, from Latin Ambrosius, from Greek ambrosia (immortal, divine, from aKanan#1140 in the U.S.The lowland; variant of Canaan, from Hebrew Kena'an (possibly from kana: to be low, subdued)Knowledge#1141 in the U.S.Learning; understanding; wisdom; from Middle English knowleche (understanding, comprehension)Viraj#1146 in the U.S.Shining; brilliant; radiant; from Sanskrit viraj (shining, luminous, radiant; also the cosmic mAven#1154 in the U.S.River; from Celtic abona (river, water) — the root that gives the River Avon in England its namKeon#1155 in the U.S.Small ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Caoimhín (caoim: kind, gentle + fhinn: fair) — an AmericanWiley#1159 in the U.S.Resolute warrior; from a diminutive of William (wig: war + helm: protection) or a place name; aYohan#1160 in the U.S.God is gracious; a spelling variant of Johan/Yohann, the Hebrew/German form of John, from HebreGio#1161 in the U.S.God is gracious; Italian short form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is graciousJordy#1162 in the U.S.To flow down; a Dutch/English diminutive of Jordan, from Hebrew yarden (to descend, to flow dowKasey#1163 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a Ka-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant, watcTorin#1164 in the U.S.Chief; lord; from Irish Gaelic toran (chief) or torc (boar, strength) — possibly the same CeltiUmar#1165 in the U.S.Flourishing; long-lived; eloquent; from Arabic umar (flourishing, long life, speaking eloquentlElmer#1166 in the U.S.Noble and famous; from Old English Aethelmaer (aethel: noble + maer: famous)Gerald#1167 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Gerwald (ger: spear + wald: ruler, to wield power)Elvis#1169 in the U.S.All wise; elf friend; from Old Norse Álvís (all-wise) or Elf + wise (elfin wisdom)Jair#1170 in the U.S.He shines; he diffuses light; from Hebrew Ya'ir (to shine, to enlighten, to give light)Bryant#1175 in the U.S.High; noble; strong; a surname form of Brian, from Celtic Brigantia (high, noble, exalted)Nova#1177 in the U.S.New; from Latin nova (new, feminine of novus); in astronomy, a star that undergoes a sudden briTymir#1179 in the U.S.Iron; strong as iron; a variant of Timur/Tamir, from Turkic/Mongolian timür (iron)Ayman#1180 in the U.S.Blessed; lucky; on the right side; from Arabic ayman (blessed, fortunate, on the right hand — aBilal#1181 in the U.S.Flowing water; moisture; from Arabic bilal (flowing water, moistening, freshness)Edmund#1182 in the U.S.Wealthy protector; fortunate guardian; from Old English Eadmund (ead: prosperity, wealth + mundJamal#1183 in the U.S.Beauty; handsome; from Arabic jamal (beauty, grace, handsomeness)Yazan#1184 in the U.S.Determined; resolute; from Arabic yazan (to be determined, to resolve, to have firm intention)Decker#1185 in the U.S.Thatcher; roofer; one who decks or covers; from Dutch/German Decker (one who covers roofs, a thTerry#1186 in the U.S.Power of the tribe; English form of the Germanic name Theodoric or a pet form of Terence, from Dayton#1188 in the U.S.David's town; from the English place name Dayton (day's town or possibly from the personal nameKamryn#1189 in the U.S.Crooked nose; Y-spelling variant of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sronBishop#1194 in the U.S.Overseer; supervisor; from Greek episkopos (epi: over + skopos: watcher, supervisor), via LatinCedar#1197 in the U.S.The cedar tree; from Greek kedros (cedar, juniper), through Latin cedrus and Old French cedreCrosby#1198 in the U.S.Cross farm; farm at the crossroads; from Old Norse kross (cross) + byr (farm, settlement)Jahseh#1199 in the U.S.God hears; a creative American spelling possibly from Hebrew Yah (Yahweh) + shama (hears) or reShia#1201 in the U.S.Gift of God; praise of God; from Hebrew Shia or Shiya, a short form of Yishiyahu (God saves, GoCartier#1203 in the U.S.Maker of carts; from French cartier (cart maker), a surname that became one of the world's mostHasan#1204 in the U.S.Handsome; good; beautiful; from Arabic hasan (beautiful, good, excellent)Javon#1205 in the U.S.Greece; Ionia; from Hebrew Yavan (the ancestor of the Greeks, from Javan: son of Japheth who beBowie#1206 in the U.S.Blond; yellow-haired; from Scottish Gaelic buidhe (yellow, golden, blond) — the same root as thLondon#1209 in the U.S.Possibly from Celtic Londinium (the Roman name for London) of uncertain meaning — possibly 'wilMazi#1210 in the U.S.Proud; strong man; from Igbo mazi (a title of respect, like Mr. or Sir; also meaning proud or sRami#1211 in the U.S.One who throws arrows; from Arabic rami (archer, one who throws, the archer)Keenan#1215 in the U.S.Ancient; little ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Cianán (little Cian: ancient, enduring)Ravi#1216 in the U.S.Sun; the sun god; from Sanskrit ravi (sun, another name for the sun deity Surya)Aydin#1218 in the U.S.Enlightened; brilliant; clear; from Turkish aydin (enlightened, educated, an intellectual) — frMerrick#1219 in the U.S.Ruler of the sea; Moorish personKhari#1222 in the U.S.Kingly, of noble birth, royalYakov#1225 in the U.S.He who supplants, follower at the heelMarkus#1229 in the U.S.Of Mars, dedicated to the god of warKashmir#1230 in the U.S.Land of Kashyapa; from the Kashmir region of South AsiaKendall#1231 in the U.S.Valley of the River KentNiklaus#1232 in the U.S.Victory of the people, people's triumphNoble#1233 in the U.S.Noble, of high moral character, distinguishedWylie#1234 in the U.S.Well-watered meadow, spring clearingKaizer#1237 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, CaesarMarley#1238 in the U.S.Pleasant wood or clearingAmar#1239 in the U.S.Long life, immortal, eternalEndrick#1240 in the U.S.Ruler of the home, lord of the householdPerry#1242 in the U.S.Pear tree, one who lives near a pear treeRiot#1243 in the U.S.A violent public disturbance; uproar, energyZyan#1244 in the U.S.Grace, beauty, adornment of GodBraden#1246 in the U.S.Broad valley; salmonEmil#1248 in the U.S.Rival, eager to excel, industriousHarlow#1251 in the U.S.Heap of rocks; army hillIlyas#1252 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my GodPierre#1253 in the U.S.Rock, stone, the rockCormac#1254 in the U.S.Son of the chariot; charioteerGranger#1255 in the U.S.Farmer, keeper of the granaryPercy#1257 in the U.S.From the village of Percy in NormandyElon#1259 in the U.S.Oak tree, strong as an oakHakeem#1260 in the U.S.Wise man, judicious, learned physicianJessie#1261 in the U.S.God's gift; God beholdsRian#1262 in the U.S.Little king; descendant of the kingSami#1263 in the U.S.Exalted, elevated, high and nobleBailey#1266 in the U.S.Bailiff, steward, officer of the lawEythan#1267 in the U.S.Strong, firm, enduring, long-lived

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