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
Sterling#1100 in the U.S.Of the highest quality; from Old English steorling (little star), referring to the star symbol Xochitl#1101 in the U.S.Flower; from Nahuatl xochitl (flower, blossom)Elsa#1104 in the U.S.Pledged to God; short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is abSia#1107 in the U.S.MoonInes#1111 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holyTinsley#1112 in the U.S.Tynni's meadow or clearingBetty#1113 in the U.S.Pledged to God; English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my GodLeena#1115 in the U.S.Tender; Finnish form of Helena (bright, shining) or a spelling variant of Lena; in Arabic, laynMollie#1116 in the U.S.Bitter or beloved; English pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam (bitter, beloved, or wished-forKacey#1118 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a K-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful)Ida#1120 in the U.S.Work, labor; from Germanic id (work, labor); also a name from Greek mythology, from Mount Ida iIngrid#1121 in the U.S.Beautiful; from Old Norse Ingridr, composed of Ing (Norse fertility god) + fridr (beautiful, bePrincess#1122 in the U.S.Daughter of a prince; royal; from Old French princesse (princess), from Latin princeps (first, Raquel#1123 in the U.S.Ewe (female sheep); Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel, from Hebrew rakhel (ewe)Annya#1125 in the U.S.Grace, favor, belovedDior#1126 in the U.S.Possibly from Breton/Old French d'or (of gold); the surname of couturier Christian Dior, now usDara#1129 in the U.S.Oak tree; from Irish Gaelic dara/doire (oak, oak grove)Lucie#1130 in the U.S.Light, illuminationValley#1131 in the U.S.A modern English nature name from the word 'valley', a low area of land between hills or mountaHollis#1132 in the U.S.At the holly trees; from Old English holegn (holly tree) — a topographic surname for families lKaya#1133 in the U.S.Rock; from Turkish kaya (rock, cliff)Sailor#1134 in the U.S.One who sails, a marinerCrystal#1145 in the U.S.Ice; clear gemstone; from Greek krystallos (crystal, clear ice), from kryos (icy cold)Libby#1146 in the U.S.Pledged to God; an English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath)Abril#1150 in the U.S.April; the Spanish/Portuguese word for the month April, from Latin aprilis (possibly from EtrusJaycee#1155 in the U.S.Phonetic rendering of the initials J.C.; an American coingage with no ancient meaningKathleen#1156 in the U.S.Pure; Irish anglicization of Caitlín, the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek AikaterineSally#1158 in the U.S.Princess; English pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew sarah (princess, noblewoman)Ayat#1162 in the U.S.From Arabic 'ayat', the plural of 'ayah', meaning 'signs' or 'verses', referring to the verses Bria#1163 in the U.S.Noble; high; from Irish Gaelic bri (valor, strength, vigor) or a short form of Italian Brianna/Essence#1165 in the U.S.The fundamental nature or being of a thing; from Latin essentia (being, existence), from esse (Marlow#1167 in the U.S.Drained lake, lake remnantsRaylee#1168 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ray (English: beam of light, from Latin radius) and -lee (Old English: meadoWinslow#1169 in the U.S.Wine's hill or burial mound, from the Old English name Wine ("friend") and hlaw ("hill, mound")Hadleigh#1171 in the U.S.Heathery meadow; Old English place name spelling of Hadley, from haed (heather) + leah (clearinCarson#1174 in the U.S.Son of Carr; marsh dweller, or son of the one from the rocky landKlover#1178 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Clover, the plant name from Old English clafre, associated with good luck.Leni#1179 in the U.S.Bright; shining; German/Scandinavian short form of Helena (from Greek helene: bright, shining),Scarlette#1180 in the U.S.Red; scarlet cloth or color; double-t spelling variant of Scarlett, from Old French escarlate (Brynley#1183 in the U.S.Burnt clearing or hillYasmine#1185 in the U.S.Jasmine flower; from Persian yasmin (the jasmine plant, Jasminum officinale)Kaisley#1190 in the U.S.Modern compound of Kai (sea or pure) and -sley (from Old English leah: clearing, meadow); or a Keily#1191 in the U.S.Graceful; or slender; a spelling variant of Keeley or Kelly, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) oGitty#1194 in the U.S.Good, joyful, a good thingMaite#1195 in the U.S.Lovable, beloved; from Basque maite (love, dear one)Nori#1196 in the U.S.Law or rule (Japanese: nori/noru); also edible seaweed in Japanese culinary tradition; or a shoMargaux#1199 in the U.S.Pearl; French spelling variant of Margot/Margaux, from Greek margarites (pearl) via Latin margaJada#1201 in the U.S.Jade (the green gemstone); from Spanish jade (from Spanish ijada: flank, because jade was said Kyleigh#1202 in the U.S.Slender or graceful; an alternate spelling of Kylie, which may derive from Irish Gaelic caol (sRylan#1203 in the U.S.Island meadow; or rye land; a spelling variant of Ryland or Riley, from Irish Gaelic raghallachWrenly#1205 in the U.S.Of or like the wren; a modern compound of Wren (the small bird) + the -ly suffixSandra#1210 in the U.S.Defender of men; short form of Alexandra/Alessandra, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner (manEgypt#1213 in the U.S.Black land; from the Greek Aigyptos, from Egyptian Hwt-ka-Ptah (house of the soul of Ptah)Jayda#1214 in the U.S.She who knows; a variant of Jada or Jade; possibly from Spanish jade (the stone) or Arabic jadaTala#1217 in the U.S.Wolf; also star or golden in different cultural contextsVida#1218 in the U.S.Life; from Spanish vida (life), from Latin vita (life)Sama#1221 in the U.S.Sky, heaven, the heavens aboveJuana#1223 in the U.S.God is gracious; Spanish feminine form of Juan (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)Blessing#1226 in the U.S.Divine favor or gift; from Old English bletsian (to bless), related to blood in early ritual usKya#1237 in the U.S.Diamond in the sky; possibly from South African Zulu/Xhosa origin, or a creative variant of KaiPrisha#1238 in the U.S.Beloved, darling, one with a loving natureAmal#1241 in the U.S.Hope; aspiration; from Arabic amal (hope, aspiration, expectation)Cooper#1244 in the U.S.Barrel makerJana#1247 in the U.S.God is graciousMaelyn#1249 in the U.S.Single-n variant of Maelynn; compound of Mae/Maël (Breton: prince, chief) and -lyn (Welsh: lakeHayley#1251 in the U.S.Hay clearing or hay meadow; from Old English haeg (hay) + leah (clearing, meadow)Juno#1252 in the U.S.Queen of heaven, youthful goddessLaylah#1254 in the U.S.Night; from Arabic layla (night, dark beauty)Navi#1255 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'navi' meaning 'prophet'.Sharon#1256 in the U.S.The plain; the Plain of Sharon — a fertile coastal plain in ancient Israel, from Hebrew sharon Aarya#1258 in the U.S.Noble, honorable; from Sanskrit arya (noble, honorable, one of the Aryan culture)Alba#1261 in the U.S.White; dawn; from Latin alba (white, dawn), or from Celtic Alba (Scotland; literally 'white lanHeather#1264 in the U.S.The heather plant, a flowering shrub of the Scottish moorsMarlene#1268 in the U.S.Blend of Maria and Magdalena (Mary Magdalene)Tillie#1269 in the U.S.Strength in battle; English pet form of Matilda or Ottilie, from Germanic Mahtildis (maht: streXena#1270 in the U.S.Guest, stranger, foreignerZoie#1271 in the U.S.Life, living oneAddie#1272 in the U.S.Noble; diminutive of Adelaide or AdelineAshly#1273 in the U.S.Ash tree clearing; a spelling variant of Ashley, from Old English aesc (ash tree) + leah (clearChristine#1274 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; from Latin Christianus (Christian), from Greek Christos (the anointed one, Faigy#1275 in the U.S.a Yiddish pet form of Faiga, from Yiddish 'feygl' meaning 'bird'Isha#1276 in the U.S.Woman; from Sanskrit isha (woman, goddess) or Hebrew isha (woman, from Adam's rib)Raylynn#1277 in the U.S.Ray of light combined with -lynn (Welsh: lake); modern American compound nameCassie#1280 in the U.S.Shining upon man; she who entangles menKaren#1281 in the U.S.Pure; beloved; Danish/Scandinavian form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine (pure)Leela#1282 in the U.S.Play; divine play; from Sanskrit lila (play, sport, divine play — the universe as God's creativ
Boy Names
Marlon#1105 in the U.S.Little hawk; little falcon; possibly from Old French merle (blackbird) + diminutive -on, or a fRami#1106 in the U.S.One who throws arrows; from Arabic rami (archer, one who throws, the archer)Turner#1107 in the U.S.One who works a lathe; from Old French torneor (lathe operator), from torner (to turn on a lathCullen#1108 in the U.S.Holly; descendant of Cuilinn; from Irish Gaelic Cuilinn (holly tree) with Ó (descendant of) preKanan#1109 in the U.S.The lowland; variant of Canaan, from Hebrew Kena'an (possibly from kana: to be low, subdued)Thatcher#1111 in the U.S.One who thatches roofs; from Middle English thacchere (roof thatcher), from thatchen (to thatchCashton#1112 in the U.S.Cash's town; modern compound of Cash (possibly from Latin cassa: box, or from the word cash) anJustice#1113 in the U.S.Just, righteous; from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), from justus (just, lawful)Sami#1114 in the U.S.Exalted, elevated, high and nobleTerry#1116 in the U.S.Power of the tribe; English form of the Germanic name Theodoric or a pet form of Terence, from Rylo#1120 in the U.S.Rye meadow; rye clearingSanti#1121 in the U.S.Saint, holy oneSeven#1122 in the U.S.The number 7; English word-name for the numeral seven, considered sacred, lucky, and complete aAxl#1123 in the U.S.Father of peace; from Old Norse Áskell (divine kettle/cauldron) or Germanic Axel, a ScandinaviaDuncan#1124 in the U.S.Dark warrior; brown warrior; from Scottish Gaelic Donnchadh (donn: brown, dark + cath: battle, Kartier#1125 in the U.S.Maker of carts; a spelling inspired by the Cartier luxury jeweler, combining Carter (cart driveLandyn#1126 in the U.S.Long hill; Y-spelling variant of Landon/Landen, from Old English lang (long) + dun (hill, down)Yazan#1127 in the U.S.Determined; resolute; from Arabic yazan (to be determined, to resolve, to have firm intention)Lucius#1129 in the U.S.Light, illuminationAtharv#1132 in the U.S.Knower of the Atharva Veda; from Sanskrit Atharvan (fire priest, one who knows the Atharva VedaDarren#1135 in the U.S.Great; or possibly from the Irish Gaelic Dara (oak) with the -en suffix; or an anglicization ofEidan#1136 in the U.S.Hay valleyTylan#1137 in the U.S.Tile maker; variant of Tyler, from Old French tieulier (tile maker)Ansel#1138 in the U.S.Follower of a nobleman, divine protectorIsai#1139 in the U.S.God is salvation; or Jesse (the father of King David); Spanish form of Isai (a shortened form oStellan#1140 in the U.S.Star, stellar, of the starsHasan#1147 in the U.S.Handsome; good; beautiful; from Arabic hasan (beautiful, good, excellent)Kenan#1148 in the U.S.Possession; or sorrow; from Hebrew Qenan, possibly related to qin (nest) or qana (to possess, tKristian#1149 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; a Scandinavian/German spelling variant of Christian, from Latin ChristianusBraden#1152 in the U.S.Broad valley; salmonKacey#1155 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a K-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful, vigilOsman#1157 in the U.S.Protector; bone-setter; Turkish/Arabic form of Uthman, from Arabic uthmana (a young lion cub) oYasir#1158 in the U.S.Easygoing; wealthy; ease; from Arabic yasir (easy, manageable, wealthy, comfortable)Booker#1160 in the U.S.Bookbinder, one who works with booksKalel#1161 in the U.S.Voice of God; from Hebrew kal (voice, sound) + El (God); the birth name of the DC Comics characKasey#1162 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a Ka-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant, watcUmar#1164 in the U.S.Flourishing; long-lived; eloquent; from Arabic umar (flourishing, long life, speaking eloquentlDenzel#1166 in the U.S.From the high stronghold; from Denzell, a place in Cornwall, England; of uncertain Cornish etymEythan#1171 in the U.S.Strong, firm, enduring, long-livedKorbin#1173 in the U.S.Raven; from Old French Corbin (raven-colored, dark), from corbeau (raven)Mekhi#1174 in the U.S.Who is like God? — a creative spelling of Micah or Mikey/Mikhi, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is liArham#1176 in the U.S.Most merciful; most compassionate; from Arabic Arham (most compassionate), the superlative of rMaxton#1180 in the U.S.Mack's town; greatest settlementTalon#1181 in the U.S.Claw; the sharp curved claw of a bird of prey; from Old French talon (heel, claw), from Latin tWylie#1182 in the U.S.Well-watered meadow, spring clearingMerrick#1183 in the U.S.Ruler of the sea; Moorish personOren#1184 in the U.S.Pine tree; also light or paleBishop#1188 in the U.S.Overseer; supervisor; from Greek episkopos (epi: over + skopos: watcher, supervisor), via LatinJair#1193 in the U.S.He shines; he diffuses light; from Hebrew Ya'ir (to shine, to enlighten, to give light)Syncere#1194 in the U.S.Sincere; genuine; honest; a creative spelling of Sincere, from Latin sincerus (clean, pure, whoEver#1196 in the U.S.Always; eternal; from Old English aefre (ever, always, at all times)Jamal#1197 in the U.S.Beauty; handsome; from Arabic jamal (beauty, grace, handsomeness)Javon#1198 in the U.S.Greece; Ionia; from Hebrew Yavan (the ancestor of the Greeks, from Javan: son of Japheth who beKhaza#1199 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic khazana (to store, to treasure) or khazana (vault, treasury); exact etymolNorman#1200 in the U.S.Man of the North, NorthmanZephyr#1203 in the U.S.West wind; from Greek Zephyros (the west wind, personified as the gentlest of the wind gods)Arman#1204 in the U.S.Wish, desire, aspirationEyden#1205 in the U.S.Little fire, small flameGerald#1206 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Gerwald (ger: spear + wald: ruler, to wield power)Karsyn#1209 in the U.S.Son of Carr; marsh dwellerShivansh#1211 in the U.S.A part of Lord ShivaBilal#1212 in the U.S.Flowing water; moisture; from Arabic bilal (flowing water, moistening, freshness)Dovid#1213 in the U.S.Beloved, dear oneHarlow#1214 in the U.S.Heap of rocks; army hillJahkai#1215 in the U.S.Modern compound; Yahweh/Jah + kai (sea or fire)Draven#1217 in the U.S.Of the raven; possibly from Old English draefan (to drive, to hunt) or a creative variant of RaGino#1218 in the U.S.God is gracious; shortened Italian formLuan#1220 in the U.S.from Albanian meaning 'lion'Syed#1221 in the U.S.From Arabic 'sayyid' meaning 'master' or 'lord', an honorific title for descendants of the PropBranson#1222 in the U.S.Son of Brand; from the Old English/Norse personal name Brand (sword, flame) + -sonElmer#1223 in the U.S.Noble and famous; from Old English Aethelmaer (aethel: noble + maer: famous)Kolby#1225 in the U.S.Dark village, coal townWiley#1226 in the U.S.Resolute warrior; from a diminutive of William (wig: war + helm: protection) or a place name; aBowie#1228 in the U.S.Blond; yellow-haired; from Scottish Gaelic buidhe (yellow, golden, blond) — the same root as thAhmir#1231 in the U.S.Prince; commander; from Arabic amir (prince, leader, commander) with an Ah- prefix; possibly alKendall#1232 in the U.S.Valley of the River KentCrosby#1235 in the U.S.Cross farm; farm at the crossroads; from Old Norse kross (cross) + byr (farm, settlement)Viktor#1238 in the U.S.Victor, conqueror, one who winsWesten#1239 in the U.S.Western settlement; town in the westYasin#1240 in the U.S.The opening letters of Sura Ya-Sin in the QuranAmmar#1241 in the U.S.From the Arabic Ammar (عمّار), meaning 'long-lived' or 'one who builds/prospers'. Ammar ibn YasMazi#1242 in the U.S.Proud; strong man; from Igbo mazi (a title of respect, like Mr. or Sir; also meaning proud or sSultan#1243 in the U.S.Power, authority, sovereign rulerCedar#1244 in the U.S.The cedar tree; from Greek kedros (cedar, juniper), through Latin cedrus and Old French cedreCory#1245 in the U.S.Hollow; god's peace; from Irish Gaelic coire (hollow, cauldron) or Old Norse kori (hollow); alsOakland#1248 in the U.S.Land of oak treesRavi#1249 in the U.S.Sun; the sun god; from Sanskrit ravi (sun, another name for the sun deity Surya)Rian#1250 in the U.S.Little king; descendant of the kingWisdom#1251 in the U.S.wisdom (good judgment, knowledge)Brecken#1252 in the U.S.Speckled; freckled; possibly from Scottish/Irish Gaelic breac (speckled, freckled) with a -en sPierre#1253 in the U.S.Rock, stone, the rockValor#1254 in the U.S.Courage, bravery, heroic valorAven#1256 in the U.S.River; from Celtic abona (river, water) — the root that gives the River Avon in England its namJerome#1257 in the U.S.Sacred name; holy nameYohan#1259 in the U.S.God is gracious; a spelling variant of Johan/Yohann, the Hebrew/German form of John, from HebreEmrys#1260 in the U.S.Immortal; from Welsh Emrys, from Latin Ambrosius, from Greek ambrosia (immortal, divine, from aJordy#1261 in the U.S.To flow down; a Dutch/English diminutive of Jordan, from Hebrew yarden (to descend, to flow dowMonroe#1262 in the U.S.Mouth of the Roe River; from the place nameLael#1264 in the U.S.Belonging to God, of GodRiot#1265 in the U.S.A violent public disturbance; uproar, energyRipley#1266 in the U.S.Strip of land; narrow clearingAksel#1267 in the U.S.Father of peace, my father is peaceDion#1268 in the U.S.Divine; of Zeus; short form of Dionysios (of Dionysos, the Greek god of wine and ecstasy)Emil#1269 in the U.S.Rival, eager to excel, industriousJahseh#1270 in the U.S.God hears; a creative American spelling possibly from Hebrew Yah (Yahweh) + shama (hears) or reKenny#1271 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsome; diminutive of KennethKiran#1272 in the U.S.Ray of light, sunbeam, beam of sunshineNoam#1273 in the U.S.Pleasantness, charm, delightSlater#1275 in the U.S.From the English occupational surname for a roofer who works with slate.Percy#1279 in the U.S.From the village of Percy in NormandySeamus#1280 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heelAryeh#1281 in the U.S.Lion, the powerful lionJadon#1282 in the U.S.Thankful; God will judgeKolten#1283 in the U.S.Coal settlement; village near a coal mine