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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

Nashly#1452 in the U.S.At the ash tree; modern feminine -ly compoundShirley#1453 in the U.S.Bright clearing or meadow, from Old English scir (bright) and leah (clearing)Sofie#1461 in the U.S.Wisdom, wise oneKarma#1464 in the U.S.Action, deed; the cycle of cause and effectAimee#1467 in the U.S.Beloved, beloved one, one who is lovedAislinn#1468 in the U.S.dream, visionBlakelynn#1469 in the U.S.a modern American coinage blending the name Blake (originally from Old English meaning 'black' Jael#1470 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yael (יָעֵל), meaning 'mountain goat' or 'ibex'. In the Bible, Jael was the womKenley#1471 in the U.S.Royal meadow; king's clearingMyah#1473 in the U.S.A modern American variant spelling of Maya or Mia, used as a given name in its own right; the fNayla#1474 in the U.S.Achiever, one who attains (variant of Naila/Nailah)Winslow#1476 in the U.S.Wine's hill or burial mound, from the Old English name Wine ("friend") and hlaw ("hill, mound")Zaina#1477 in the U.S.From the Arabic root z-y-n, related to Zayn, meaning 'beauty, grace, adornment'.Cherish#1480 in the U.S.An English vocabulary name from the verb 'cherish', meaning 'to treasure' or 'to hold dear', ulHarleigh#1481 in the U.S.Hare meadowHartley#1482 in the U.S.From the Old English elements 'heorot' (stag) and 'leah' (clearing, meadow), meaning 'stag cleaJournei#1483 in the U.S.A modern creative respelling of the word name Journey, from Old French journee "a day's travel,Navi#1485 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'navi' meaning 'prophet'.Petra#1486 in the U.S.feminine form of Peter, from Greek petra meaning "stone, rock"Lidia#1488 in the U.S.woman from Lydia, a region of ancient Anatolia; a vernacular form of LydiaNoel#1490 in the U.S.From the French 'Noël', meaning 'Christmas', derived from Latin 'natalis' (relating to birth, iYuri#1491 in the U.S.LilyEmryn#1492 in the U.S.Modern coined name, likely adapted from the Welsh Emrys (form of Ambrose, 'immortal') and shapeKinsleigh#1494 in the U.S.King's meadow or Cyne's clearing (decorative respelling of the surname Kinsley)Nami#1496 in the U.S."wave" (波), among other meanings depending on the kanjiCooper#1501 in the U.S.Barrel makerEster#1508 in the U.S.a variant of Esther, generally taken to mean 'star', from Old Persian; possibly linked to the gJannah#1509 in the U.S.from the Arabic word 'jannah' meaning 'garden' or 'paradise', referring to the heavenly paradisMari#1510 in the U.S.A short form or variant of Mary/Maria, used in Welsh, Scandinavian, and other traditions; the uMilah#1511 in the U.S.Gracious, dear (via Slavic 'mil'); modern variant of MilaMylee#1512 in the U.S.Modern coined respelling of Miley, which originated as a nickname ('Smiley') rather than a nameCalla#1514 in the U.S.Beauty; also a flower name (calla lily)Hafsa#1516 in the U.S."gathering together" or "young lioness"Kyndall#1518 in the U.S.a modern respelling of Kendall, an English surname meaning 'valley of the River Kent'Valley#1520 in the U.S.A modern English nature name from the word 'valley', a low area of land between hills or mountaAadya#1521 in the U.S.First, original, the beginningDelia#1522 in the U.S.From Greek 'Delia', an epithet of Artemis meaning 'woman from Delos', the island of her birth.Lori#1524 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus 'laurel'Laynee#1528 in the U.S.modern coinage, an elaborated spelling of Laney, a pet form of Elaine or the surname LaneRori#1530 in the U.S.A modern feminine spelling of Rory, an anglicization of the Irish Ruaidhrí, meaning 'red king' Zylah#1532 in the U.S.Modern coined name, likely a respelling of Zila/Zillah or an invented blend; no established ancKadence#1533 in the U.S.A modern word name, a respelling of Cadence, from Latin cadentia "a falling" via the musical teLondynn#1534 in the U.S.From the place name London, used as a modern given nameWinry#1536 in the U.S.a modern name popularized by the Fullmetal Alchemist character Winry Rockbell, without an estabBrynnlee#1538 in the U.S.modern coinage combining Brynn (Welsh 'hill') with the popular -lee/-leigh suffixJanie#1541 in the U.S.God is gracious (diminutive of Jane)Kaylynn#1542 in the U.S.Modern coined blend of 'Kay' (or Kayla) and the fashionable suffix '-lynn'.Laikyn#1543 in the U.S.A modern invented spelling of Laken/Lakyn, a name popularized as a creative feminine form; no eMaven#1544 in the U.S.Expert, connoisseur (from the vocabulary word, via Yiddish meyvn)Mika#1545 in the U.S.Japanese feminine name with meanings varying by kanji, such as 'beautiful fragrance'.Tyla#1546 in the U.S.modern feminine form of Tyler, an English occupational surname meaning "tiler, layer of tiles"Zaynab#1548 in the U.S.from Arabic, traditionally the name of a fragrant flowering plant; also associated with beautyIqra#1549 in the U.S.from the Arabic word 'iqra' meaning 'read' or 'recite', the first word revealed in the QuranMarlene#1551 in the U.S.Blend of Maria and Magdalena (Mary Magdalene)Ema#1557 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Emma used in several languages, from the Germanic element 'ermen' meaningFaigy#1558 in the U.S.a Yiddish pet form of Faiga, from Yiddish 'feygl' meaning 'bird'Jaelynn#1559 in the U.S.a modern American coinage combining the element Jae/Jay with the popular suffix -lynnKamille#1561 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant (variant of Camille/Camilla)Keila#1562 in the U.S.Possibly from the biblical Hebrew place name Keilah; in modern usage often a coined variant of Koa#1563 in the U.S.From Hawaiian koa meaning "warrior, bold, fearless," and also the native koa tree prized for itSybil#1564 in the U.S.Prophetess, oracle (from Greek sibylla)Dixie#1565 in the U.S.From the term 'Dixie' for the American South, of debated origin, sometimes tied to French 'dix'Jaelyn#1568 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Jae/Jay with the popular -lyn suffixKeeley#1569 in the U.S.an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Caollaidhe; the element 'caol' means 'slender', and tLaynie#1570 in the U.S.A modern American name, typically a pet form of Elaine or a feminine elaboration of the surnameHailie#1574 in the U.S.Hay clearing (variant of Hailey/Hayley)Aanya#1576 in the U.S."inexhaustible, limitless" or "gracious"; also an epithet of the goddess DurgaCamden#1577 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname combining Old English 'camp' (enclosure) and 'denu' (valKailyn#1578 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Kai/Kay with the popular -lyn suffix; also a variant of KaMarlie#1580 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Marley, an English place-name and surname meaning 'pleasant wood' Mayra#1581 in the U.S.Variant of Maira/Myra, associated with 'beloved'Nadine#1582 in the U.S.French diminutive of Nadia, ultimately from Russian Nadezhda meaning 'hope'.Sanai#1584 in the U.S.Brilliance, radiance, splendour (linked to Arabic sana)Zayna#1585 in the U.S.From Arabic 'zayn' meaning 'beauty, grace', a feminine form related to Zaynah.Georgie#1587 in the U.S.A diminutive of George/Georgia, from Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'.Liya#1589 in the U.S.a variant of Leah (Hebrew, possibly meaning 'weary'); in Amharic/Ethiopian usage interpreted asStory#1590 in the U.S.A modern English word name from 'story', meaning a tale or narrative, ultimately from Latin 'hiTyler#1591 in the U.S.Tiler, one who lays tilesAiza#1593 in the U.S.A name used in Urdu- and Arabic-speaking Muslim communities, commonly interpreted as "noble, hoBlakeleigh#1594 in the U.S.Dark or pale meadow (decorative respelling of the surname Blakely)Kasey#1597 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Casey, from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, derived from 'cathasach' meanMemphis#1599 in the U.S.from the ancient Egyptian capital city Memphis; the Greek name derives from Egyptian 'Men-neferYael#1600 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yael (יָעֵל), meaning 'mountain goat' or 'ibex'. A biblical heroine who slew thLenna#1606 in the U.S.short form of names ending in -lena such as Helena or MagdalenaLetty#1607 in the U.S.A diminutive of Letitia/Lettice, from Latin 'laetitia' meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.Gisselle#1613 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Giselle, from the Germanic element gisil meaning "pledge" or "hostage," hIsra#1614 in the U.S.Nocturnal journeyYvette#1616 in the U.S.feminine diminutive of Yves, from a Germanic root meaning "yew (wood)," by extension "archer"

Boy Names

Shaya#1451 in the U.S.Gift of God; Yiddish form of IsaiahArmon#1453 in the U.S.High place, fortress, castleJahkai#1454 in the U.S.Modern compound; Yahweh/Jah + kai (sea or fire)Jaxtyn#1455 in the U.S.Son of Jack; God is graciousPierson#1458 in the U.S.Son of Pier/Peter; son of the rockRylen#1460 in the U.S.Rye meadow; rye clearingTeagan#1462 in the U.S.Little poet; poet's offspringValor#1463 in the U.S.Courage, bravery, heroic valorYunus#1464 in the U.S.Dove, the doveDarrell#1465 in the U.S.From Airelle, Normandy; darlingJermaine#1466 in the U.S.From Germany; brother; Saint GermainKallen#1469 in the U.S.Pure, slender; mighty warriorKolten#1470 in the U.S.Coal settlement; village near a coal mineKyair#1471 in the U.S.Modern compound; sky and airLael#1472 in the U.S.Belonging to God, of GodMarquis#1474 in the U.S.from the French noble title 'marquis', a rank below duke, ultimately from a Germanic word meaniAkeem#1476 in the U.S.Wise, judicious (variant of Hakeem)Anton#1477 in the U.S.Continental European form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain (likelyCarver#1478 in the U.S.From an English occupational surname for a carver or sculptor of wood or stone, now used as a gCecil#1479 in the U.S.Blind (from Roman family name Caecilius)Giannis#1482 in the U.S.The modern Greek form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'.Haven#1484 in the U.S.from the English word 'haven', from Old English 'hæfen' meaning 'harbor' or 'place of safety, rMahir#1485 in the U.S.From the Arabic Mahir (ماهر), meaning 'skilled', 'skillful', or 'expert'. Also widely used in TEros#1487 in the U.S.From Greek 'eros' meaning 'love, desire'; Eros was the Greek god of love.Jaxen#1488 in the U.S.A modern invented spelling of Jackson/Jaxon, from an English surname meaning "son of Jack" (JacKyzen#1489 in the U.S.Modern invented name, loosely associated with 'improvement'Laken#1490 in the U.S.Modern American name, an elaboration of the word 'lake' with the suffix '-en'.Terrell#1495 in the U.S.From an English surname, possibly from Norman French 'tirel' (stubborn person, one who pulls). Eamon#1497 in the U.S.Anglicized Irish form of Eamonn/Edmund, from Old English 'ead' ('wealth') and 'mund' ('protectoLuther#1499 in the U.S.Army of the people (Germanic origin)Orson#1500 in the U.S.From a Norman French nickname from Latin 'ursus' (bear), meaning 'bear cub'.Warner#1502 in the U.S.From a Norman-introduced Germanic personal name combining 'warin' (guard) and 'heri' (army), giYoel#1503 in the U.S.the Hebrew form of Joel, meaning 'Yahweh is God'Ammar#1505 in the U.S.From the Arabic Ammar (عمّار), meaning 'long-lived' or 'one who builds/prospers'. Ammar ibn YasBaron#1506 in the U.S.Nobleman; originally 'man, warrior'Elvin#1508 in the U.S.From the Old English name Ælfwine, combining ælf "elf" and wine "friend," hence "elf friend"; aEwan#1509 in the U.S.Born of the yew (Anglicized form of Eoghan)Kylin#1511 in the U.S.modern American variant of Kylan or KylenAdnan#1512 in the U.S.From the Arabic root '-d-n meaning 'to settle, abide', glossed as 'settler'; Adnan is also a trAris#1513 in the U.S.a Greek short form of names beginning with 'Aris-' (such as Aristotle), from 'aristos' meaning Esai#1514 in the U.S.a Spanish-language name associated with Isaiah/Isaias, from Hebrew 'Yesha'yahu' meaning 'YahwehLamar#1515 in the U.S.From a French surname, originally a place name 'la mare' ('the pool/pond'). Widely used as a giPayton#1516 in the U.S.Pæga's townTaylen#1517 in the U.S.Modern coined blend of 'Tay-' (from Taylor) and the fashionable '-len' ending.Hampton#1521 in the U.S.from an Old English place name and surname meaning "home settlement" or "settlement by a meadowIvar#1522 in the U.S.From Old Norse Ívarr, generally interpreted as combining 'yr' (yew, bow) and 'arr' (warrior), gTerrence#1524 in the U.S.from the Roman family name Terentius, of uncertain origin; sometimes linked to Latin 'terere' (Cian#1525 in the U.S.From the Old Irish Cían, meaning 'ancient', 'enduring', or 'long-lasting'. In Irish mythology, Conway#1526 in the U.S.From the River Conwy; or Gaelic 'yellow hound'Eddy#1528 in the U.S.A diminutive of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead "wealth, fortune" combined with weard "gGerard#1529 in the U.S.Brave with the spear (Germanic ger 'spear' + hard 'brave')Issa#1530 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jesus (Isa), used in the Quran.Khyson#1531 in the U.S.modern American invented name in the -son name pattern, related to Kyson and BrysonRanger#1533 in the U.S.from the English occupational term for a forest keeper or gamekeeperWolfgang#1534 in the U.S.from the Germanic elements 'wolf' ('wolf') and 'gang' ('path, way, journey'), meaning 'wolf patXyleek#1535 in the U.S.A modern, invented American name with no established traditional etymology; coined for its distKhaled#1536 in the U.S.Eternal, immortalShivansh#1539 in the U.S.A part of Lord ShivaSlater#1540 in the U.S.From the English occupational surname for a roofer who works with slate.Virgil#1542 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Vergilius, of uncertain meaning, borne by the poet Virgil; the spellZealand#1543 in the U.S.from the place name (the Danish island Zealand or the province), ultimately meaning 'sea land'Chozyn#1544 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, a creative respelling of the English word 'chosen'Linden#1548 in the U.S.From the English word for the linden (lime) tree, used as a surname and given name; ultimately Skylar#1550 in the U.S.Respelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar' or 'shelter'.Eason#1553 in the U.S.from a Scottish/English surname, a patronymic likely meaning 'son of Ee' (a pet form of Adam orLenox#1554 in the U.S.a variant of Lennox, from a Scottish district name (the Lennox), thought to derive from Gaelic Quintin#1555 in the U.S.A variant of Quentin, from the Latin Quintinus (from Quintus, 'fifth'), traditionally given to Sammy#1556 in the U.S.God has heard (diminutive of Samuel)Vernon#1557 in the U.S.From a Norman place name brought to England, from Gaulish 'verno' ('alder tree') plus a locativClarence#1558 in the U.S.From the medieval English dukedom of Clarence (named for the town of Clare in Suffolk), ultimatDavon#1559 in the U.S.Modern name, likely an elaboration of DavidEnder#1560 in the U.S.From Turkish 'ender', meaning 'rare' or 'seldom'.Holland#1562 in the U.S.A transferred place name and surname referring to the Holland region; from Middle Dutch 'holt lLuan#1563 in the U.S.from Albanian meaning 'lion'Ori#1564 in the U.S.from Hebrew 'ori', combining 'or' ('light') with the possessive suffix, meaning 'my light'Alton#1566 in the U.S.Town at the source of the riverHendrick#1567 in the U.S.Dutch form of Henry/Heinrich, from Germanic 'haim' ('home') and 'ric' ('ruler'), meaning 'rulerReagan#1571 in the U.S.from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, "descendant of Riagán," with Riagán thought to mean "little kSaid#1572 in the U.S.From Arabic 'sa'id' meaning 'happy, lucky, fortunate'.Aston#1575 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname meaning 'east town' or 'eastern settlement' (Old EnglishHonor#1577 in the U.S.Honor, integrity, and dignity; from the Latin honos meaning honor or esteem, used as a virtue nKelly#1579 in the U.S.From Irish Ceallach, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife'Lester#1580 in the U.S.From the English place name Leicester, meaning a Roman camp (Latin 'castra') by the river LegraNaim#1581 in the U.S."tranquil, contented, at ease, blissful"Niall#1582 in the U.S.An Old Irish name of debated origin, commonly interpreted as 'champion' or 'passionate'; borne Radley#1583 in the U.S.from an English place name and surname meaning 'red meadow' or 'reedy clearing', from Old EngliYasin#1586 in the U.S.The opening letters of Sura Ya-Sin in the QuranArmaan#1587 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu 'arman' meaning 'wish, desire, longing, hope'.Bentlee#1589 in the U.S.Meadow with bent-grass (decorative respelling of Bentley)Coby#1590 in the U.S.Diminutive of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter' / 'holder of the heel'.Emmet#1591 in the U.S.from an English surname derived from the medieval female name Emma (a diminutive Emmet)Henri#1592 in the U.S.The French form of Henry, from the Germanic name Heimirich combining 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (rMendel#1593 in the U.S.a Yiddish pet form of Menachem, from Hebrew meaning 'comforter'Rishaan#1595 in the U.S.An Indian (Sanskrit/Hindi) name, a variant of Rishan/Rishaan, generally interpreted as 'good huBraydon#1597 in the U.S.Respelling of Braden, from the Irish surname O Bradain, from 'bradan' ('salmon'); popular as a Gentry#1598 in the U.S.From an English surname derived from the word gentry (Old French genterie), referring to peopleKaisyn#1599 in the U.S.Modern invented name (respelling of Kason)Mahdi#1600 in the U.S.From Arabic 'mahdi', 'the (rightly) guided one', a figure in Islamic eschatology.Paulo#1601 in the U.S.Portuguese form of Paul, from Latin Paulus meaning "small, humble"Youssef#1602 in the U.S.The Arabic form of Joseph, from Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning 'God will add' or 'he will increase'.Zaidyn#1603 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Zaid/Zay with the popular -den/-dyn suffixAarush#1604 in the U.S.from Sanskrit 'aarush', meaning 'first ray of the sun' or 'dawn'Antoine#1605 in the U.S.The French form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius; the meaning is uncertain but pArjan#1606 in the U.S.Bright, shining, silver-white (form of Arjuna)Aydan#1607 in the U.S.Respelling of Aidan, from Irish 'Aodhan', diminutive of Aodh ('fire'), meaning 'little fiery onHadi#1609 in the U.S.Leader, guideMikah#1611 in the U.S.modern variant spelling of Micah, from Hebrew meaning "who is like God?"Randall#1612 in the U.S.A medieval form of Randolf, from Germanic elements 'rand' (rim of a shield) and 'wulf' (wolf), Aram#1613 in the U.S.from Hebrew meaning 'height, exalted'; also a prominent Armenian name borne by a legendary anceDeion#1614 in the U.S.a modern American variant of Dion/Deon, ultimately from the Greek Dionysios, related to the godEydan#1615 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant, blending the popular Aiden (Irish 'little fire') with the Hebrew EitGibson#1616 in the U.S.Son of Gib (pet form of Gilbert)

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