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
Kahli#12708 in the U.S.Kahli reads as a modern respelling of Callie or Kali, often a short form of Katherine ('pure') Montse#12710 in the U.S.Montse is a Catalan short form of Montserrat, the name of the 'serrated mountain' and its famouKahri#12712 in the U.S.Kahri reads as a modern respelling of Cari or Kari, often a short of Karen or Caroline (ultimatKailane#12714 in the U.S.Kailane reads as a modern American coinage, joining the Kai- prefix (Hawaiian 'sea') with a -laKailei#12715 in the U.S.Kailei reads as a modern American respelling of Kylie or Kayleigh, joining a Kai- opening with Kaiser#12716 in the U.S.From the German Kaiser, 'emperor', derived from the Latin Caesar. A bold title-name, it is stroKaislei#12717 in the U.S.Kaislei reads as a modern American coinage, a -lei spelling of Kaisley or Kaislee (in the PaislKaithlyn#12718 in the U.S.Kaithlyn is a modern respelling of Kaitlyn or Caitlin, an Irish form of Katherine, from the GreKaizlyn#12719 in the U.S.Kaizlyn reads as a modern American coinage, joining a Kai- opening with the popular -lyn endingKalki#12722 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Kalki, the name of the tenth and future avatar of the god Vishnu, foretold toHebe#12723 in the U.S.From the Greek hebe, 'youth; the prime/bloom of life'; the goddess of youth and cupbearer to thKalley#12723 in the U.S.Kalley is a modern respelling of Callie or Kallie, often a short of Katherine or Caroline, and Jahan#12724 in the U.S.From Persian jahan, 'the world.' It is a long-established element in Persian and Mughal naming,Maybrie#12724 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining May with a -brie ending (echoing Maybry/Aubrey); no single fixed Jisha#12727 in the U.S.Jisha is a short name in use in South Asia, particularly in Kerala and among Malayalam speakersKammy#12728 in the U.S.Kammy is a friendly pet form of Camilla ('young ceremonial attendant') or Cameron ('crooked nosMaysoon#12728 in the U.S.From Arabic Maysoon (Maysun), describing one 'of beautiful face' and 'graceful walk or gait.' AJiwoo#12729 in the U.S.A Korean given name, romanized from Jiwoo or Ji-u. Korean names of this kind are written with hKani#12729 in the U.S.Kani reads mostly as a short, modern coinage or a clipping of longer Ka- names; separately it iKanon#12730 in the U.S.Kanon is a Japanese unisex name (readings vary, sometimes linked to 'flower' and 'sound' or to Karlene#12733 in the U.S.Karlene is an elaborated form of Karla or Carla (feminine of Carl/Karl, 'free man'), with the sCorin#12735 in the U.S.Corin is the name of the old shepherd in Shakespeare's As You Like It, drawn from pastoral tradKaryn#12735 in the U.S.Karyn is a variant spelling of Karen, itself a Danish form of Katherine, 'pure.' It reads as a Kashtyn#12736 in the U.S.Kashtyn is a modern surname-style coinage, a K- and -yn respelling in the vein of Cashton or KaMelba#12736 in the U.S.Coined from the city of Melbourne by the Australian soprano Dame Nellie Melba (born Helen PorteKasi#12737 in the U.S.Kasi is a spelling variant of Casey or Kacey, from the Irish Ó Cathasaigh, 'vigilant' or 'watchKasie#12738 in the U.S.Kasie is a spelling variant of Casey or Kacey, from the Irish Ó Cathasaigh, 'vigilant' or 'watcKatey#12740 in the U.S.Katey is a pet form and spelling variant of Katie, itself a diminutive of Katherine, from the GCristi#12744 in the U.S.Cristi is a spelling of Christy, a short form of Christina or Christine, from the Latin for 'foJurney#12744 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Journey, the English word 'a trip; a passage from one place to another' Kaysha#12744 in the U.S.Kaysha is a modern coinage, likely a Kay- respelling of Keisha or Kesha (often linked to 'cassiMichell#12744 in the U.S.A spelling of Michelle — the French feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?' (aMickie#12745 in the U.S.A pet form of Michaela, Michelle, or Michaelina, from Michael (Hebrew 'who is like God?'). A frKazleigh#12747 in the U.S.Kazleigh is a modern coinage joining a Kaz- opening with the fashionable -leigh ending (a variaKearie#12749 in the U.S.Kearie is a modern coinage, likely a soft -ie form of Keara or Kiera (from Irish Ciar, 'dark-haMilcah#12751 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Milcah, 'queen' (from melekh, 'king'). In Genesis, Milcah is the wife of Nahor Keirra#12752 in the U.S.Keirra is a variant spelling of Keira or Kira, feminine of the Irish Ciaran, from Ciar, 'dark' Kelcy#12753 in the U.S.Kelcy is a spelling variant of Kelsey, from an Old English surname and place name meaning 'CeneKenlyn#12756 in the U.S.A modern blended name pairing a Ken- element with the popular -lyn suffix (from Lynn, 'lake' inKensey#12759 in the U.S.Kensey reads as a surname-style name in the family of Kenzie and Kensington, most often tied toKeri#12760 in the U.S.Keri is a spelling of Kerry (from the Irish county Ciarrai, 'people of Ciar,' where Ciar means Keylan#12761 in the U.S.Keylan is a modern coinage in the family of Kaylan and Kylan, likely a Key-/Kay- start plus theMishal#12762 in the U.S.From the Arabic Mish'al, 'torch; a light held up; a lamp.' A luminous name used across the ArabKeyshla#12764 in the U.S.Keyshla is a modern Latina coinage, popular in Puerto Rican and wider Hispanic communities, buiKeysie#12765 in the U.S.Keysie is a modern coinage sharing the sound of Kasey and Casey, with a Key- start and an -ie eKamdynn#12766 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Kamden (itself from the place-and-surname name Camden), with a Keza#12766 in the U.S.Keza is a short name most often linked to Kinyarwanda, where keza can carry the sense of 'preciKhalise#12767 in the U.S.Khalise is a form of the Arabic Khalisa, from khalis, meaning 'pure; sincere; clear.' A gentle Miyu#12768 in the U.S.A Japanese girls' name written with varied kanji, so its meaning shifts - readings often join mKhloey#12770 in the U.S.Khloey is a respelling of Chloe and Khloe, from the Greek Khloe, 'a young green shoot; bloomingKhozen#12771 in the U.S.Khozen is a modern coinage, also read as surname-adjacent, with a Kho- start and an -zen endingKia#12772 in the U.S.Kia is a short name read several ways: in Maori kia can mean 'may it be; let it be' (as in kia Kila#12777 in the U.S.Kila is a short name read in more than one way: as an Irish form near Cila/Kyla, as a Hawaiian-Mycah#12777 in the U.S.Mycah is a modern respelling of Micah, from the Hebrew Mikhah, 'who is like God?' - the name ofMyiah#12778 in the U.S.A spelling of Mya/Maya — variously Sanskrit, 'illusion; magic', Greek, 'mother; nurse', and a fKimya#12779 in the U.S.From the Persian Kimya (kimiya), 'alchemy' and, by extension, 'something rare, precious, or harKindra#12781 in the U.S.Kindra reads mainly as a spelling variant of Kendra, often glossed 'knowing; understanding' (a Kinslei#12782 in the U.S.Kinslei is a modern respelling of Kinsley, an English surname and place name usually read as 'kKayal#12784 in the U.S.From the Tamil kayal, 'a backwater lagoon,' and also a word for a fish; in classical Tamil poetKirat#12786 in the U.S.From the Punjabi/Sikh Kirat (kirt), 'the praise of God' and, more broadly, honest devotional woKisha#12787 in the U.S.Kisha reads as a short form or variant of Keisha (itself often tied to Keziah, 'cassia,' thoughNajah#12787 in the U.S.From Arabic najah, 'success; achievement; salvation; safe deliverance'Kloni#12792 in the U.S.Kloni reads as a modern coinage, built for a bright, friendly sound rather than a fixed meaningNalu#12792 in the U.S.From Hawaiian, 'a wave; the surf; the surging sea'Knightley#12793 in the U.S.Knightley is an English surname and place name, usually read as 'knight's meadow' or 'knight's Knoxlynn#12794 in the U.S.Knoxlynn is a modern blend of Knox, a Scottish surname from 'round hill,' with the popular suffKnyla#12795 in the U.S.Knyla reads as a modern coinage in the Nyla/Nila family, given a decorative silent K. It carrieKonstance#12796 in the U.S.Konstance is a modern K-spelling of Constance, from the Latin 'constantia,' 'steadfastness; conKadee#12798 in the U.S.A spelling of Katie/Cadie; by the Katie route (from Katherine) it touches 'pure,' while as a moKeirah#12799 in the U.S.An anglicized spelling of the Irish Ciara/Kiera, from ciar, 'dark; black-haired.' A soft, estabKorri#12799 in the U.S.Korri reads as a short form of Corrie or Corinna, or as a spin on the Gaelic-rooted Corrie ('hoKortlyn#12800 in the U.S.Kortlyn reads as a modern coinage in the Courtney/Cortland family, likely a Court- element blenKortlynn#12801 in the U.S.Kortlynn is a modern coinage in the Courtney/Cortland family, a Court- element blended with theKovi#12802 in the U.S.Kovi reads as a modern coinage, a short, bright name built for sound rather than a fixed meaninKrimsyn#12803 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the color word Crimson, a deep, rich red (ultimately from the Arabic qirKristi#12804 in the U.S.A short, friendly form of Kristin or Christine, ultimately from Greek Christos ('anointed'), giKristie#12805 in the U.S.A short, affectionate form of Kristin or Christine, from Greek Christos ('anointed'), carrying Kennley#12806 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Kenley, an English place name in Surrey and Shropshire, usually explained Krosby#12806 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the English surname Crosby, from Old Norse elements meaning 'settlement Krysten#12808 in the U.S.A y-spelling form of Kristen or Christina, from Greek Christos ('anointed'), carrying the senseNaylee#12808 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Nay- opening with the popular -lee ending (as in Kaylee, Hailee). NoKulsoom#12809 in the U.S.An Arabic feminine name, borne famously as part of Umm Kulthum, traditionally explained as 'havKyelle#12810 in the U.S.A modern coined given name that blends the sounds of Kyla or Kylie with the elegant Elle. It caJerney#12811 in the U.S.A modern coinage near Journey ('a trip; passage'), with a J- spelling. It leans on the word-namKyley#12812 in the U.S.A spelling form of Kylie. Kylie is often connected to an Australian Aboriginal (Noongar) word fNeah#12814 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Nea/Nia (variously 'purpose; brightness', Swahili/Welsh, and Kymbre#12816 in the U.S.A modern coined given name in the Kimber style, echoing Kimberly with a short, stylish -bre endNesya#12818 in the U.S.From the Hebrew — nes, 'a miracle', + -ya (for God), hence 'a miracle of God'; also linked to aKimmy#12822 in the U.S.Kimmy is a familiar pet form of Kimberly, an English place-name and surname ultimately 'CyneburLaini#12823 in the U.S.A given name often connected to the Swahili word laini ('soft; gentle; smooth'). It also functiKinsely#12824 in the U.S.Kinsely is a respelling of Kinsley, an English place-name and surname meaning 'king's meadow' oNisreen#12825 in the U.S.From the Arabic and Persian Nisreen (also Nasrin), 'wild rose; eglantine' — a flower name long
Boy Names
Hayward#12707 in the U.S.From the Old English elements hege ('hedge, enclosure') and weard ('guardian, keeper') — a surnDedric#12708 in the U.S.A form of Dietrich (Theodoric), from Germanic 'theod' ('people') and 'ric' ('ruler; power'), meDeian#12709 in the U.S.A Welsh affectionate name, sometimes a pet form of Dei (from David, 'beloved'); separately a RoDeiker#12710 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a spin on Deacon, Dyker or a surname; possibly influenced by LatiHendon#12710 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname — from Old English heah, 'high', plus dun, 'a hill'; 'atDeker#12711 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a spin on the Dutch-English surname Decker/Dekker (an occupationaDeklen#12712 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Declan, from the Irish Deaglan, often glossed 'full of goodness' or 'man oHensley#12712 in the U.S.From an English surname/place-name, variously 'Henne's/Hengest's meadow' (linked to hengest, 'sDemeir#12714 in the U.S.A modern blended name joining a 'De-' prefix with Meir ('one who shines') or Amir ('prince; comDemi#12715 in the U.S.A short form of Demetrius ('devoted to Demeter'), or from French 'demi' ('half'). Used here forDensley#12720 in the U.S.Densley reads as a modern surname-style given name, likely built from a Dens-/Denny element pluHollin#12720 in the U.S.An English surname/word — from the Old English holegn, 'holly', hence 'one who lives by holly tDenson#12721 in the U.S.Denson is an English surname meaning 'son of Dennis' (or 'son of Dean'), carried into modern fiDenvyr#12722 in the U.S.Denvyr reads as a modern -yr respelling of Denver, itself a place name and English surname ('DaDerell#12724 in the U.S.Derell reads as a modern respelling of Darrell/Darrel — an English surname from the Norman FrenDerez#12725 in the U.S.Derez reads as a short modern coinage — a De- prefix with a -rez ending that echoes Derek or thDerin#12727 in the U.S.Derin has two documented routes: a Welsh/English name linked to Derwen ('oak') or a short moderDerlin#12728 in the U.S.Derlin reads as a modern name seen in Latino families — likely a coinage blending a Der- elemenHuxten#12729 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Huxley ('Hugh's meadow; an inhospitable place') and the place-Deshone#12730 in the U.S.Deshone reads as a modern African-American coinage in the Deshawn/Deshon family — a De- prefix Hykeem#12730 in the U.S.A spelling of Hakeem/Hakim — from the Arabic, 'wise; judicious; a sage; a ruler' (Al-Hakim, oneDeus#12731 in the U.S.Deus is the Latin word for 'God.' As a given name it is a bold, modern word-name (also familiarDextyn#12732 in the U.S.Dextyn reads as a modern -yn respelling of Dexter/Dextin — from Latin dexter, 'right-handed, skDeyan#12733 in the U.S.Deyan is an established Bulgarian/Slavic boys' name, generally tied to a root meaning 'to act, Deylin#12734 in the U.S.Deylin reads as a modern coinage — a Dey-/Day- opening with a -lin ending, in the Daylin/DeylanDeymar#12735 in the U.S.Deymar reads as a modern Latino coinage — a Dey- opening with a -mar ending (Spanish mar, 'sea'Iham#12735 in the U.S.A modern, rare name, variously echoing Arabic ilham, 'inspiration', with no firmly attested fixDeyver#12736 in the U.S.Deyver reads as a modern name seen in Latino families — likely a phonetic respelling of David (Dezire#12737 in the U.S.Dezire reads as a phonetic respelling of the English word 'desire' (via French desir, from LatiImaad#12737 in the U.S.A spelling of Imad — from Arabic, 'a pillar; support; a mainstay; a foundation'Dhruvansh#12739 in the U.S.Dhruvansh combines Sanskrit Dhruva ('the pole star; steadfast,' a devotee of Vishnu) with -anshInba#12739 in the U.S.From the Tamil Inba, 'joy; happiness; delight; love' (from inbam); a warm South Indian nameDia#12740 in the U.S.Dia is a short name read several ways: as Spanish dia ('day'), as an Indian name meaning 'lamp,Dierre#12741 in the U.S.Dierre reads as a modern coinage — a stylish respelling that echoes Dior, Deon or Pierre. No siDilmer#12744 in the U.S.Dilmer is a name seen in Latino families, likely a coinage or Latin American reworking with a -Dilshan#12745 in the U.S.Dilshan draws on Persian dil ('heart') with a -shan element ('glory, pride, splendor'), giving Dishan#12749 in the U.S.Dishan is a South Asian boys' name, variously connected to Sanskrit disha ('direction, region, Django#12750 in the U.S.Django is a name associated with the Romani (Sinti) people, worldwide-famous through jazz guitaDoni#12753 in the U.S.Doni is a short name read several ways: a Hebrew name/word sense 'my lord' (from adon), or a shIshank#12754 in the U.S.Ishank is a Sanskrit-derived name, read as an epithet with senses like 'mountain' and associatiDontez#12757 in the U.S.Dontez reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Don- prefix with a -tez ending that echoeHebron#12757 in the U.S.A biblical place-and-personal name, from the Hebrew for 'association; alliance; company.' HebroDontre#12758 in the U.S.Dontre reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Don- prefix with a -tre ending, kin to DoDoron#12759 in the U.S.Doron is a Hebrew name meaning 'gift' (doron, itself borrowed into Hebrew from Greek doron, 'giIsra#12759 in the U.S.From the Arabic Isra, 'the nocturnal journey' — the Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad from Draedyn#12762 in the U.S.Draedyn reads as a modern coinage — a Drae- opening with an -dyn ending, in the sound-family ofDraelyn#12763 in the U.S.Draelyn reads as a modern coinage — a Drae- opening with a -lyn ending, in the sound-family of Ivann#12763 in the U.S.Ivann is a variant spelling of Ivan, the Slavic (Russian and wider) form of John, from Hebrew YDragen#12764 in the U.S.Dragen reads two ways: as a modern respelling of the word 'dragon,' or as a name on the Slavic Iyon#12764 in the U.S.Iyon reads as a modern coinage, echoing the word 'ion' or the name Ion; it has no firmly establDravyn#12765 in the U.S.Dravyn reads as a modern coinage — a Drav- opening with a -yn ending, closely tied to Draven (aIzam#12765 in the U.S.A modern, rare name, variously echoing Arabic A'zam, 'greatest; most exalted', with no firmly aDaxel#12766 in the U.S.A modern American coinage blending Dax (a short, punchy name) with Axel (Scandinavian, from AbsDraylin#12766 in the U.S.Draylin reads as a modern coinage — a Dray- opening with a -lin ending, in the sound-family of Drazen#12767 in the U.S.Drazen (Drazen) is a Croatian/Slavic boys' name from the root drag- ('dear, precious'), the samDreden#12768 in the U.S.Dreden reads as a modern coinage — a Dre- opening with the -den ending of names like Braden andIzek#12768 in the U.S.A short form/spelling in the Isaac/Izak family, from the Hebrew Yitzchak, 'he will laugh' (fromDrequan#12769 in the U.S.Drequan reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Dre- prefix with a -quan ending, in the Goshen#12769 in the U.S.From the biblical place name Goshen, the fertile region of Egypt where Israel settled in the tiDayten#12770 in the U.S.Dayten is a modern respelling of Dayton, an English place-name and surname (an Old English settDreshawn#12770 in the U.S.Dreshawn reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Dre- prefix with a -shawn ending, kin tDreshon#12771 in the U.S.Dreshon reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Dre- prefix with a -shon ending, kin to Dsean#12773 in the U.S.Dsean reads as a modern coinage — a contracted D'- prefix onto Sean (the Irish form of John, frJabin#12773 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yavin, variously 'God has built; whom God observes' and 'one who is discerning/Dshawn#12774 in the U.S.Dshawn reads as a modern coinage — a contracted D'- prefix onto Shawn (a spelling of Sean, the Dubai#12775 in the U.S.Dubai is the name of the city and emirate in the UAE, used here as a modern place-name. Its ownDujuan#12776 in the U.S.Dujuan reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Du- prefix blended with Juan (or a -wan/-Gagan#12776 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit gagana, 'sky; heaven; the firmament' — used across Hindi and Punjabi. An airyJachai#12776 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Ja- element with a -chai/Kai ending; no single fixed root; routes unceEaden#12780 in the U.S.Eaden reads as a modern respelling of Eden, from Hebrew eden, 'delight, pleasure' — the biblicaEagle#12781 in the U.S.Eagle is the English word for the great bird of prey, a symbol of strength, vision and freedom.Edder#12785 in the U.S.Edder reads as a name seen in Latino families — likely a doubled-consonant respelling of Eder (Edher#12788 in the U.S.Edher reads as a modern Latino respelling of Eder — a Spanish/Basque name (also a biblical placJahvon#12788 in the U.S.A modern African-American name, joining the prefix Jah- (often read as 'God') with a -von elemeEidhan#12789 in the U.S.Eidhan reads as a modern respelling of Aidan/Aiden, from Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh ('fEiler#12790 in the U.S.Eiler reads as a surname-style name — there is a Danish/North-German given name Eiler (a form oEilo#12791 in the U.S.Eilo reads as a short name that may relate to Hebrew Eilon ('oak tree,' from elon) as a short fEsgar#12791 in the U.S.A modern coinage or respelling that echoes Edgar ('rich spear') and Oscar ('deer friend; God's Jaider#12791 in the U.S.A Latin-American spelling of Haider/Hyder — from Arabic haydar, 'a lion' (an epithet of Ali); rEilon#12792 in the U.S.Eilon comes from Hebrew elon, meaning 'oak tree' (a symbol of strength; also a biblical name anEiram#12793 in the U.S.Eiram is a modern coinage with no fixed dictionary meaning. It may read as 'Marie' spelled backJaivon#12795 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Jai- element with a -von ending (echoing Javon/Devon); no single fixedElix#12801 in the U.S.Elix is a modern coinage with no fixed meaning. It reads most naturally as a trimmed Felix ('luEljay#12804 in the U.S.Eljay is a modern coinage, most often read as a spelled-out version of the initials 'L.J.' It jEllie#12805 in the U.S.Ellie is a friendly short form of Eleanor, Ella, Elizabeth and similar names, carrying their brElom#12807 in the U.S.Elom is an Ewe name from Ghana and Togo, meaning 'God loves me.' It is a warm, devotional name Jamiel#12807 in the U.S.A form/spelling in the Jamil/Jamal family, from the Arabic jamil, 'handsome; beautiful; gracefuEmeth#12809 in the U.S.Emeth is the Hebrew word emet, 'truth,' used as a name. It carries a strong virtue-name sense aFable#12809 in the U.S.Fable is the English word used as a given name. It comes from Latin fabula, 'story; tale', fromEmjay#12810 in the U.S.Emjay is a modern coinage that spells out the initials 'M.J.' It joins a family of -jay initialEmris#12813 in the U.S.Emris is a spelling of the Welsh Emrys, the Welsh form of Ambrose, from the Greek ambrosios, 'iEdens#12814 in the U.S.A surname-style form of Eden, the biblical garden — from the Hebrew eden, 'delight; pleasure.' Enock#12815 in the U.S.Enock is a spelling variant of the biblical Enoch, from the Hebrew Chanokh, 'dedicated' or 'traEnric#12816 in the U.S.Enric is the Catalan form of Henry, from the Germanic Heimirich, 'home-ruler' (from heim, 'homeFarooq#12816 in the U.S.From the Arabic Faruq, 'one who distinguishes truth from falsehood; right from wrong' — famouslEnyel#12817 in the U.S.Enyel is a modern coinage seen mostly in Latino families, reading as a respelling near Angel (SEdvard#12819 in the U.S.The Scandinavian and Central-European form of Edward, from the Old English Eadweard, 'rich guarEphram#12819 in the U.S.Ephram is a spelling variant of the biblical Ephraim, from the Hebrew Efrayim, 'fruitful' or 'dJarvin#12819 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing Jarvis ('servant of the spear; spearman') and Arvin ('friend of tJaryn#12820 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling of Jaren/Jarin (echoing Jared, 'descent', Hebrew, and Aaron); used foErlan#12821 in the U.S.Erlan appears in more than one tradition — as a Kazakh and Central Asian name, and separately iJasahn#12821 in the U.S.Jasahn reads as a modern American respelling in the Jashawn/Jasean family, joining Ja- to ShawnEro#12822 in the U.S.Ero is a Finnish short form of Erik / Eric ('ever-ruler'). It also appears as a Basque name. ThErrick#12823 in the U.S.Errick is a spelling variant of Eric, from the Old Norse Eirikr, from ei ('ever; always') and rFernan#12823 in the U.S.A Spanish short form of Fernando/Fernan, from a Germanic name, 'bold voyager; brave journey' (fJashaun#12823 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ja- prefix to Shaun (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single fEsan#12824 in the U.S.Esan reaches families by more than one path — as a respelling near Ethan or Ihsan, and it echoeEstes#12825 in the U.S.Estes is a surname turned given name, generally traced to the Spanish and Latin est / este, 'ea