Three-syllable Baby Names

745 Three-syllable names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Three syllable baby names have a natural rise-and-fall rhythm — a beat pattern like da-da-DA or DA-da-da — that makes them sound formal and finished on a birth certificate, yet easy to shorten into a one-syllable nickname at home. Parents often reach for this length when they want a name with presence but not too many letters to spell out over the phone.

Why the three-syllable rhythm works

A middle syllable adds lift without tipping into a mouthful, which is why names like Cameron and Beatrice read as substantial but still roll off the tongue. That same cadence is part of what makes Priscilla and Dorian feel classic rather than clipped.

Girl names with three syllables

Sweetly rhythmic choices include Adelyn, Cassidy, Stephanie, Imani and Jacqueline — each with a natural nickname tucked inside.

Boy names with three syllables

For boys, Sullivan, Finnegan, Maximo, Santino and Ariel carry the same confident, unhurried sound.

Pairing with your last name

Three-syllable first names tend to balance a short, punchy surname especially well — think Mckenzie or Jamari next to a single-syllable last name, where the combination lands with real weight.

Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.

Three-syllable Girl Names

Neveah#1301 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwards▶Saniyah#1306 in the U.S.Radiant, brilliant, elevated, resplendent▶Kamilla#1308 in the U.S.Young attendant at a religious ceremony; helper to the priest▶Rhiannon#1310 in the U.S.Great queen, divine queen▶Selina#1311 in the U.S.Moon, the moon goddess▶Emani#1316 in the U.S.Faith, belief, trust in God▶Maeva#1318 in the U.S.Welcome, greeting of joy▶Amethyst#1320 in the U.S.Not drunk; the purple gemstone believed to prevent intoxication▶Annelise#1321 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to God▶Renesmee#1325 in the U.S.Invented compound of Renee (reborn) and Esme (esteemed, beloved)▶Dalila#1328 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, languishing▶Ellery#1329 in the U.S.Cheerful, joyful; possibly from elder tree or from Hilary▶Addyson#1337 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earth▶Inara#1339 in the U.S.Ray of light; also a Hittite goddess of the hunt▶Amarah#1343 in the U.S.Eternal, long life, immortal▶Carmella#1345 in the U.S.Garden, orchard, vineyard; from Mount Carmel▶Delainey#1346 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challenger▶Zinnia#1349 in the U.S.The zinnia flower, named for botanist Johann Zinn▶Asiya#1350 in the U.S.One who heals the weak, caretaker, comforter▶Evalyn#1351 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from Old French aveline▶India#1354 in the U.S.Land of the Indus River; from Sanskrit sindhu meaning river▶Kelani#1356 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; also a river name in Sri Lanka▶Susanna#1360 in the U.S.Lily flower, graceful as a lily▶Danae#1362 in the U.S.Parched, dry earth▶Kalea#1364 in the U.S.Bright joy, full of happiness▶Adira#1366 in the U.S.Strong, mighty, powerful, noble▶Ayesha#1367 in the U.S.Alive, living, well-prospering▶Delani#1368 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challenger▶Adina#1376 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, tender, noble▶Ahlani#1377 in the U.S.Heavenly one; fire of heaven▶Beatrix#1379 in the U.S.She who brings happiness, bringer of joy▶Cristina#1381 in the U.S.Follower of Christ, Christian▶Addilynn#1385 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind▶Anniston#1386 in the U.S.Ann's settlement or town▶Emilie#1387 in the U.S.Rival, eager, industrious▶Safiya#1389 in the U.S.Pure, sincere, best friend of the Prophet▶Arizbeth#1393 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of God▶Althea#1396 in the U.S.Healing, wholesome, one who heals▶Ehlani#1398 in the U.S.Orange tree, heavenly clarity▶Evalynn#1399 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from aveline▶Honesty#1401 in the U.S.Truthfulness, integrity, sincerity▶Amiya#1413 in the U.S.Boundless joy, delight, nectar▶Devorah#1416 in the U.S.Bee, the honeybee▶Magdalene#1419 in the U.S.She of Magdala, woman of the tower▶Areli#1422 in the U.S.Lion of God; angel of the first heaven▶Elayna#1423 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun▶Emberlee#1425 in the U.S.Ember meadow; glowing fire clearing▶Kaleah#1428 in the U.S.Bright joy, full of happiness▶Lailani#1430 in the U.S.Night flower of heaven; heavenly nightbloom▶Addisyn#1433 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earth▶Damaris#1435 in the U.S.Gentle, calf, tame one▶Yaneli#1438 in the U.S.God is gracious; beloved of God▶Everley#1440 in the U.S.Ever's clearing; from the Old English place name▶Samiyah#1441 in the U.S.Exalted, elevated, high-ranking▶Alisa#1442 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind▶Kamilah#1444 in the U.S.Perfect, complete, flawless▶Anyla#1450 in the U.S.Modern American name; possibly from Ana (grace) or Anil (blue/sky)▶Mercedes#1451 in the U.S.Mercies, graces, divine kindness▶Xitlali#1454 in the U.S.Star, shining star in the sky▶Adrienne#1455 in the U.S.From Hadria, the Adriatic Sea town▶Aranza#1456 in the U.S.From the blackthorn tree; place name from Basque origin▶Calista#1457 in the U.S.Most beautiful, of the greatest beauty▶Loyalty#1458 in the U.S.Fidelity, devotion, steadfast allegiance▶Naila#1459 in the U.S.Attainer, achiever, one who obtains what she desires▶Anita#1463 in the U.S.Grace, favor; little Ana▶Montserrat#1465 in the U.S.Jagged or saw-toothed mountain▶Samaira#2225 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion in evening conversation▶Aiyanna#2228 in the U.S.eternal blossom, forever flowering▶Amila#2229 in the U.S.hope, aspiration▶Callahan#2233 in the U.S.lover of churches, devoted to the church▶Everlynn#2235 in the U.S.wished-for child with eternal connotations▶Hania#2236 in the U.S.happiness, bliss▶Madina#2238 in the U.S.city, referring to the city of the Prophet (Medina)▶Maritza#2240 in the U.S.of the sea, beloved▶Nylani#2242 in the U.S.heavenly, sky, royal▶Aithana#2243 in the U.S.from the Aitana mountain range; 'aita' meaning father or ancestor with the suffix -ana ('belong▶Audrina#2245 in the U.S.noble strength▶Dalani#2246 in the U.S.heavenly, sky, royal▶Natalee#2255 in the U.S.born on Christmas Day, birthday of the Lord▶Rosanna#2259 in the U.S.rose combined with grace, gracious rose▶Everlyn#2268 in the U.S.wished-for child with eternal connotations▶Kyrie#2271 in the U.S.Lord, master; from Kyrie eleison (Lord have mercy)▶Alaska#2274 in the U.S.great land or mainland▶Amerie#2275 in the U.S.work, industriousness▶Cirilla#2278 in the U.S.lordly, masterful, of the Lord▶Elvira#2280 in the U.S.all-true or foreign ruler▶Everest#2281 in the U.S.named for Sir George Everest; Welsh surname meaning dweller on the ridge▶Jacquelyn#2285 in the U.S.God is gracious▶Katelynn#2287 in the U.S.pure, unsullied▶Reverie#2291 in the U.S.daydream, state of pleasant abstraction▶Yamilet#2293 in the U.S.beautiful, graceful▶Addalynn#2294 in the U.S.noble, of noble birth▶Alany#2295 in the U.S.orange tree, harmonious▶Alizah#2296 in the U.S.joyful, cheerful, merry▶Allisson#2297 in the U.S.noble, of noble kind▶Ananya#2299 in the U.S.without another, unique, incomparable▶Caliyah#2303 in the U.S.most beautiful, excellent▶Fatimah#2305 in the U.S.to wean a child, one who abstains from forbidden things▶Harmonie#2307 in the U.S.harmony, musical agreement, fitting together▶Isabell#2310 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oath▶Mahelet#2313 in the U.S.praise, song of praise to God▶Ottilie#2315 in the U.S.wealth, fortune, prosperity▶Remedy#2316 in the U.S.cure, relief, a healing solution▶Sofiya#2317 in the U.S.wisdom, skill, knowledge▶Adaleigh#2319 in the U.S.noble one of the meadow▶Deanna#2323 in the U.S.divine, belonging to the divine, goddess of the hunt▶Eleia#2324 in the U.S.olive or from the Greek region of Elis hosting the Olympics▶Hillary#2326 in the U.S.cheerful, merry, joyful▶Rosella#2335 in the U.S.little rose, diminutive of rose▶Susana#2338 in the U.S.lily, rose▶Zarina#2340 in the U.S.gold, golden▶Akshara#2342 in the U.S.letter, syllable, imperishable, eternal▶Alanni#2343 in the U.S.orange tree, harmonious▶Danika#2347 in the U.S.morning star, Venus as the morning star▶Ellerie#2348 in the U.S.alder tree island▶Isobel#2351 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oath▶Jahzara#2352 in the U.S.blessed by God, blessed princess▶Kaori#2353 in the U.S.fragrance, pleasant scent, aroma▶Milagro#2355 in the U.S.miracle, wonder▶Amaira#2360 in the U.S.princess, commander▶Annalie#2363 in the U.S.grace and meadow▶Emeline#2365 in the U.S.whole, universal, or hardworking▶Inaaya#2366 in the U.S.care, concern, gift from God▶Mirabel#2370 in the U.S.wonderful, admirable▶Mirabelle#2371 in the U.S.wonderful beauty▶Sayori#2373 in the U.S.peaceful, helpful▶Zalayah#2376 in the U.S.beautiful one of God▶Anora#2379 in the U.S.honor, grace▶Honesti#2387 in the U.S.honesty, truthfulness, integrity▶Jalaya#2388 in the U.S.clear, transparent▶Kensington#2389 in the U.S.Cynesige's estate or royal town▶Laniyah#2392 in the U.S.heavenly one of God▶Samari#2396 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion▶Yocheved#2398 in the U.S.God is glory, glory of God▶Anyeli#2401 in the U.S.angel, divine messenger▶Azeneth#2403 in the U.S.belonging to Neith, gift of the goddess Neith▶Ellamae#2405 in the U.S.whole, universal and beloved▶Kiari#2413 in the U.S.kingly, or creative modern coinage▶Marguerite#2415 in the U.S.pearl, or daisy flower▶

Three-syllable Boy Names

Jakobe#1301 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heel▶Jeffery#1302 in the U.S.Pledged peace, peaceful pledge▶Isiah#1310 in the U.S.God is salvation, the Lord saves▶Malakhi#1312 in the U.S.My messenger, my angel▶Osvaldo#1314 in the U.S.Divine power, God's ruler▶Jacoby#1321 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heel; elaborated Jacob▶Jeriah#1330 in the U.S.God has seen, the Lord sees▶Malikai#1331 in the U.S.My messenger, my angel▶Bernardo#1334 in the U.S.Strong as a bear; brave bear▶Lazarus#1336 in the U.S.God has helped, God is my help▶Iverson#1352 in the U.S.Son of Ivar; son of the archer▶Uziel#1357 in the U.S.Strength of God, God is my strength▶Eliot#1369 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; variant of Elijah▶Khamari#1379 in the U.S.Moon, moonlight▶Malaki#1386 in the U.S.My messenger, my angel▶Davian#1391 in the U.S.Beloved; David elaboration with -ian suffix▶Zeppelin#1400 in the U.S.From Count Zeppelin; the great airship▶Asiah#1401 in the U.S.One who heals the weak, caretaker▶Giancarlo#1404 in the U.S.God is gracious and free man▶Kaladin#1411 in the U.S.Invented literary name with heroic associations▶Zackary#1420 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembers▶Ezio#1424 in the U.S.Eagle; from the eagle lineage▶Jacari#1426 in the U.S.Possibly he who supplants; modern compound▶Javion#1430 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly from Javier (bright new house)▶Gilberto#1436 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostage▶Rodolfo#1459 in the U.S.Famous wolf; renowned wolf▶Jelani#1747 in the U.S.Mighty or great; from the Swahili and Arabic tradition, ultimately connected to the Arabic jali▶Amaris#2230 in the U.S.promised by God▶Efraim#2236 in the U.S.doubly fruitful▶Fitzgerald#2239 in the U.S.son of Gerald, spear-ruler▶Jupiter#2241 in the U.S.the father, sky god▶Whitaker#2253 in the U.S.white field, pale meadow▶Ederson#2261 in the U.S.son of Edgar▶Raymundo#2274 in the U.S.counsel and protection▶Romello#2276 in the U.S.from Rome, strong man▶Malachai#2293 in the U.S.my messenger, angel of God▶Stefano#2301 in the U.S.crown, garland▶Binyamin#2307 in the U.S.son of the right hand▶Cassidy#2308 in the U.S.curly-haired, descendant of Caiside▶Emeric#2313 in the U.S.home ruler, powerful▶Fabio#2314 in the U.S.bean grower, of the Fabius clan▶Jariel#2317 in the U.S.God sees, God is my height▶Marion#2321 in the U.S.beloved, sea of bitterness▶Armoni#2335 in the U.S.Harmony; my palace; from Italian armonia (harmony, musical agreement) or Hebrew Armoni (my pala▶Avian#2337 in the U.S.Of birds; birdlike; from Latin avis (bird) + the adjectival suffix -an; the adjective 'avian' m▶Demian#2340 in the U.S.To tame; subdue; from Greek Damianos (from damao: to tame, to subdue), or a variant of Damian; ▶Hosea#2343 in the U.S.Salvation; God saves; from Hebrew Hoshea (to save, salvation) — related to Joshua and Jesus thr▶Jonatan#2347 in the U.S.God has given; Yahweh's gift; Scandinavian form of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yonatan (Yahweh + nata▶Uzziah#2357 in the U.S.God is my strength; Yahweh is my power; from Hebrew Uzziyahu (uz: strength + Yah: Yahweh)▶Yonatan#2359 in the U.S.God has given; Yahweh's gift; the original Hebrew form of Jonathan (Yah: Yahweh + natan: to giv▶Yulian#2360 in the U.S.Youthful; of the Julian family; Slavic and Spanish form of Julian, from Latin Julianus (of the ▶Alastair#2364 in the U.S.Defender of men; Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: alexein to defend + aner/▶Amaru#2365 in the U.S.Serpent; divine serpent; from Quechua amaru (a large mythological serpent associated with water▶Derian#2371 in the U.S.Gift; present; from Persian derian (gift) or possibly a variant of Dorian (Greek: from Doris/Do▶Domenic#2372 in the U.S.Belonging to God; of the Lord; a spelling variant of Dominic, from Latin Dominicus (of the Lord▶Kasiah#2380 in the U.S.Cinnamon; cassia spice; from Hebrew Qetsi'ah (cassia bark), the same root as the spice name cas▶Broderick#2391 in the U.S.Son of Roderick; from Welsh ap Rhydderch (son of Rhydderch — whose name means famous ruler, fro▶Carmello#2392 in the U.S.Garden; vineyard of God; Italian/Spanish double-l variant of Carmelo, from Hebrew Karmel (garde▶Casimir#2393 in the U.S.Proclaimer of peace; from Polish Kazimierz (kazac: to command/proclaim + mir: peace)▶Ezrael#2397 in the U.S.God helps; God is my help; a variant of Ezra (Hebrew: help, assistance) combined with El (God) ▶Matheus#2407 in the U.S.Gift of God; Portuguese form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (gift of Yahweh)▶

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Frequently Asked

What are three syllable baby names?

Three syllable baby names have three distinct beats when spoken aloud, like Cam-er-on or Ad-e-lyn. They tend to sound polished and complete on their own, while still leaving room for a shorter nickname.

Why do parents like three syllable names?

The extra syllable gives a name a fuller, more grown-up sound than a short one-syllable name, without becoming hard to say or spell. It’s often seen as a good middle ground between simplicity and elegance.

Do three syllable names work well with short last names?

Yes — a three-syllable first name like Mckenzie or Jamari tends to balance a punchy, single-syllable surname nicely, giving the full name a satisfying, even rhythm.

Can three syllable names be shortened into nicknames?

Many can. Names such as Stephanie, Jacqueline and Sullivan naturally shorten to Steph, Jackie or Sully, giving families a formal name for official use and a casual one for every day.

How many three syllable baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 745 three syllable baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.