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: be▶Isis#1082 in the U.S.Throne; from Ancient Egyptian Aset (throne, seat of power), rendered in Greek as Isis▶Kya#1083 in the U.S.Diamond in the sky; possibly from South African Zulu/Xhosa origin, or a creative variant of Kai▶Essence#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, layn▶Ingrid#1092 in the U.S.Beautiful; from Old Norse Ingridr, composed of Ing (Norse fertility god) + fridr (beautiful, be▶Kacey#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 Gwendolen▶Sally#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 saint▶Juana#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 sun▶Xochitl#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 L▶Kathleen#1109 in the U.S.Pure; Irish anglicization of Caitlín, the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine▶Lauryn#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 us▶Lailah#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), fr▶Libby#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 jada▶Scarlette#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 (clearin▶Lexie#1134 in the U.S.Defender of men; an English diminutive of Alexis, Alexa, or Alexandra, from Greek alexein (to d▶Rylan#1135 in the U.S.Island meadow; or rye land; a spelling variant of Ryland or Riley, from Irish Gaelic raghallach▶Susan#1136 in the U.S.Lily; from Hebrew Shoshannah (lily, rose), via Greek Sousanna and Latin Susanna▶Brenda#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 i▶Princess#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 da▶Gaia#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 Etrus▶Justice#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 suffix▶Carsyn#1169 in the U.S.Son of Carr; a Y-spelling variant of Carson, from Scottish Gaelic carr (rocky area, marsh) + th▶Renley#1170 in the U.S.Rene's meadow; or raven clearing; a modern compound of Ren (from French René: reborn, or Old En▶Alba#1171 in the U.S.White; dawn; from Latin alba (white, dawn), or from Celtic Alba (Scotland; literally 'white lan▶Braylee#1175 in the U.S.Bray's clearing or hillside meadow; compound of Bray (Old French/Celtic: hillside) or Braelyn's▶Crystal#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 uncertain▶Ashly#1180 in the U.S.Ash tree clearing; a spelling variant of Ashley, from Old English aesc (ash tree) + leah (clear▶Kaisley#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 Av▶Maelyn#1185 in the U.S.Single-n variant of Maelynn; compound of Mae/Maël (Breton: prince, chief) and -lyn (Welsh: lake▶Maple#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 (cushion▶Maylin#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 (Avest▶Christine#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 from▶Kaydence#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 name▶Isha#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 (Yahwe▶Mollie#1206 in the U.S.Bitter or beloved; English pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam (bitter, beloved, or wished-for▶Yasmine#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 He▶Margaux#1211 in the U.S.Pearl; French spelling variant of Margot/Margaux, from Greek margarites (pearl) via Latin marga▶Chanel#1221 in the U.S.Channel; pipe; from Old French chanel (canal, pipe, groove) — the surname of fashion designer C▶Gianni#1222 in the U.S.God is gracious; Italian short form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious▶Jada#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, fro▶Amal#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 gi▶Rya#1230 in the U.S.Flowing; ease; possibly a short form of Rhea (Greek: flowing, ease) or a variant of Raya/Rya (S▶Sharon#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 Zahra▶Tillie#1236 in the U.S.Strength in battle; English pet form of Matilda or Ottilie, from Germanic Mahtildis (maht: stre▶Hollis#1237 in the U.S.At the holly trees; from Old English holegn (holly tree) — a topographic surname for families l▶Kaylie#1239 in the U.S.Slender or graceful; a spelling variant of Kylie/Kaylee, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or Au▶Leni#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: meado▶Ripley#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 O▶Kaira#1253 in the U.S.Pure; peaceful; variant of Kira (from Greek Kyra: lady, mistress; or Irish Ciara: dark; or Finn▶Kylah#1256 in the U.S.Slender; graceful; from Irish/Scottish Gaelic caol (slender, narrow), or a variant of Kyle (a n▶Leela#1257 in the U.S.Play; divine play; from Sanskrit lila (play, sport, divine play — the universe as God's creativ▶Austyn#1259 in the U.S.Majestic dignity; venerable; Y-spelling variant of Austin, from Latin Augustinus (diminutive of▶Karen#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 (narro▶Kooper#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 Germa▶Marlon#1084 in the U.S.Little hawk; little falcon; possibly from Old French merle (blackbird) + diminutive -on, or a f▶Rodney#1085 in the U.S.Hroda's island; or island of reeds; from Old English Hroda + eg (island), a Somerset place name▶Canaan#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 f▶Avyan#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 Germani▶Cory#1093 in the U.S.Hollow; god's peace; from Irish Gaelic coire (hollow, cauldron) or Old Norse kori (hollow); als▶Carmine#1097 in the U.S.Crimson; from Latin carminium (crimson red dye, from Arabic qirmiz + Latin minium); also the It▶Kody#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) + -son▶Duncan#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 re▶Yasir#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 Ra▶Jakob#1122 in the U.S.Supplanter; he who grasps the heel; German and Scandinavian spelling variant of Jacob, from Heb▶Bobby#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 Christianus▶Kalel#1126 in the U.S.Voice of God; from Hebrew kal (voice, sound) + El (God); the birth name of the DC Comics charac▶Zayan#1127 in the U.S.Beautiful; graceful; adorner; from Arabic zayn (beauty, grace, adornment) — the same root as th▶Brecken#1128 in the U.S.Speckled; freckled; possibly from Scottish/Irish Gaelic breac (speckled, freckled) with a -en s▶Cullen#1129 in the U.S.Holly; descendant of Cuilinn; from Irish Gaelic Cuilinn (holly tree) with Ó (descendant of) pre▶Gary#1130 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Garhard (gar: spear + hard: brave, hardy) or a short form of names c▶Kenan#1131 in the U.S.Possession; or sorrow; from Hebrew Qenan, possibly related to qin (nest) or qana (to possess, t▶Zephyr#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 'mysterio▶Emrys#1138 in the U.S.Immortal; from Welsh Emrys, from Latin Ambrosius, from Greek ambrosia (immortal, divine, from a▶Kanan#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 m▶Aven#1154 in the U.S.River; from Celtic abona (river, water) — the root that gives the River Avon in England its nam▶Keon#1155 in the U.S.Small ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Caoimhín (caoim: kind, gentle + fhinn: fair) — an American▶Wiley#1159 in the U.S.Resolute warrior; from a diminutive of William (wig: war + helm: protection) or a place name; a▶Yohan#1160 in the U.S.God is gracious; a spelling variant of Johan/Yohann, the Hebrew/German form of John, from Hebre▶Gio#1161 in the U.S.God is gracious; Italian short form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious▶Jordy#1162 in the U.S.To flow down; a Dutch/English diminutive of Jordan, from Hebrew yarden (to descend, to flow dow▶Kasey#1163 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a Ka-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant, watc▶Torin#1164 in the U.S.Chief; lord; from Irish Gaelic toran (chief) or torc (boar, strength) — possibly the same Celti▶Umar#1165 in the U.S.Flourishing; long-lived; eloquent; from Arabic umar (flourishing, long life, speaking eloquentl▶Elmer#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 bri▶Tymir#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 — a▶Bilal#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 + mund▶Jamal#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 th▶Terry#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 name▶Kamryn#1189 in the U.S.Crooked nose; Y-spelling variant of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sron▶Bishop#1194 in the U.S.Overseer; supervisor; from Greek episkopos (epi: over + skopos: watcher, supervisor), via Latin▶Cedar#1197 in the U.S.The cedar tree; from Greek kedros (cedar, juniper), through Latin cedrus and Old French cedre▶Crosby#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 re▶Shia#1201 in the U.S.Gift of God; praise of God; from Hebrew Shia or Shiya, a short form of Yishiyahu (God saves, Go▶Cartier#1203 in the U.S.Maker of carts; from French cartier (cart maker), a surname that became one of the world's most▶Hasan#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 be▶Bowie#1206 in the U.S.Blond; yellow-haired; from Scottish Gaelic buidhe (yellow, golden, blond) — the same root as th▶London#1209 in the U.S.Possibly from Celtic Londinium (the Roman name for London) of uncertain meaning — possibly 'wil▶Mazi#1210 in the U.S.Proud; strong man; from Igbo mazi (a title of respect, like Mr. or Sir; also meaning proud or s▶Rami#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) — fr▶Merrick#1219 in the U.S.Ruler of the sea; Moorish person▶Khari#1222 in the U.S.Kingly, of noble birth, royal▶Yakov#1225 in the U.S.He who supplants, follower at the heel▶Markus#1229 in the U.S.Of Mars, dedicated to the god of war▶Kashmir#1230 in the U.S.Land of Kashyapa; from the Kashmir region of South Asia▶Kendall#1231 in the U.S.Valley of the River Kent▶Niklaus#1232 in the U.S.Victory of the people, people's triumph▶Noble#1233 in the U.S.Noble, of high moral character, distinguished▶Wylie#1234 in the U.S.Well-watered meadow, spring clearing▶Kaizer#1237 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, Caesar▶Marley#1238 in the U.S.Pleasant wood or clearing▶Amar#1239 in the U.S.Long life, immortal, eternal▶Endrick#1240 in the U.S.Ruler of the home, lord of the household▶Perry#1242 in the U.S.Pear tree, one who lives near a pear tree▶Riot#1243 in the U.S.A violent public disturbance; uproar, energy▶Zyan#1244 in the U.S.Grace, beauty, adornment of God▶Braden#1246 in the U.S.Broad valley; salmon▶Emil#1248 in the U.S.Rival, eager to excel, industrious▶Harlow#1251 in the U.S.Heap of rocks; army hill▶Ilyas#1252 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God▶Pierre#1253 in the U.S.Rock, stone, the rock▶Cormac#1254 in the U.S.Son of the chariot; charioteer▶Granger#1255 in the U.S.Farmer, keeper of the granary▶Percy#1257 in the U.S.From the village of Percy in Normandy▶Elon#1259 in the U.S.Oak tree, strong as an oak▶Hakeem#1260 in the U.S.Wise man, judicious, learned physician▶Jessie#1261 in the U.S.God's gift; God beholds▶Rian#1262 in the U.S.Little king; descendant of the king▶Sami#1263 in the U.S.Exalted, elevated, high and noble▶Bailey#1266 in the U.S.Bailiff, steward, officer of the law▶Eythan#1267 in the U.S.Strong, firm, enduring, long-lived▶