Two-syllable Baby Names
1345 Two-syllable names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Two-syllable Girl Names
Arden#975 in the U.S.From a Celtic place name meaning high or great, associated with the Forest of Arden in WarwicksMarleigh#976 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Marley, from Old English mere meaning lake, pool, or marsh and leah meaningKori#978 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cory or Corey, possibly from Greek Kore meaning maiden or girl, or from IriAshlynn#980 in the U.S.Double-n variant of Ashlyn, blending Old English Ashley (ash tree meadow) and Irish Aisling (drSkyla#986 in the U.S.Variant of Skylar, from Dutch schuyler meaning scholar or shelter, combined with the feminine -Laken#990 in the U.S.American surname-style name evoking the Old English lac meaning lake or body of water; a modernLisa#991 in the U.S.Short form of Elisabeth or Elisa, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath, or my God is Brylee#992 in the U.S.Modern American blended name combining Brynn from Welsh bryn meaning hill with the suffix -lee Jazmine#993 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of Jasmine, from Persian yasamin and Arabic yasmin meaning jasmine, tKaiya#994 in the U.S.From Japanese kai meaning ocean, sea, or forgiveness, combined with the suffix -ya or from HawaJaslyn#996 in the U.S.A blended name combining Jasmine (from Persian yasamin meaning jasmine flower) with the -lyn suSimone#998 in the U.S.French feminine form of Simon, from Hebrew Shim'on meaning he heard or God has heard; one of thCorinne#999 in the U.S.French form of Corinna, from Greek Korinna, a diminutive of Kore meaning maiden or girl; also aSafa#1007 in the U.S.Pure, clear, serene; from Arabic safa (purity, clarity, serenity)Malka#1011 in the U.S.Queen; from Hebrew malka (queen), related to melech (king)Zayla#1012 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic Zayla or Zaylah meaning 'from the port of Zeila' (Somalia); or a variant oYusra#1021 in the U.S.Ease, prosperity, good fortune; from Arabic yusr (ease, comfort, lack of hardship)Ripley#1032 in the U.S.Strip of land; Hrype's clearing; from Old English place name Ripley, meaning a strip meadow or Jovi#1036 in the U.S.Of Jove (Jupiter); from Latin Jovius (of Jupiter, of the sky father); also used as a short formEimy#1043 in the U.S.Beloved, cherished oneLorraine#1044 in the U.S.From Lorraine, the land of Lothar's peoplePaisleigh#1045 in the U.S.From Paisley, a town in Scotland; associated with the ornate teardrop fabric patternDua#1060 in the U.S.Prayer, supplication, invocationCasey#1065 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful, vigilant)Rubi#1079 in the U.S.Ruby (the red gemstone); Spanish spelling variant of Ruby, from Latin rubinus (red)Zaira#1081 in the U.S.Radiance; flower; from Arabic zahra (flower, radiance, to bloom) — a variant of Zara or ZahraAira#1082 in the U.S.Air, breath; possibly related to Eire (Ireland)Ira#1086 in the U.S.Watchful, attentive, full of observationMaple#1092 in the U.S.The maple tree; from Old English mapultreow (maple tree), from mapulder (maple)Xochitl#1101 in the U.S.Flower; from Nahuatl xochitl (flower, blossom)Sia#1107 in the U.S.MoonInes#1111 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holyTinsley#1112 in the U.S.Tynni's meadow or clearingLeena#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, Annya#1125 in the U.S.Grace, favor, belovedDara#1129 in the U.S.Oak tree; from Irish Gaelic dara/doire (oak, oak grove)Lucie#1130 in the U.S.Light, illuminationHollis#1132 in the U.S.At the holly trees; from Old English holegn (holly tree) — a topographic surname for families lSailor#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 EtrusBria#1163 in the U.S.Noble; high; from Irish Gaelic bri (valor, strength, vigor) or a short form of Italian Brianna/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: meadoCarson#1174 in the U.S.Son of Carr; marsh dweller, or son of the one from the rocky landLeni#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)Margaux#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 raghallach
Two-syllable Boy Names
Kaycen#974 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kasen or Kacen, ultimately derived from the Irish surname Caisin or variaMathew#975 in the U.S.One-t spelling variant of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu meaning gift of Yahweh, composed of mQuinton#976 in the U.S.Variant of Quentin, from Latin Quintinus meaning fifth, a diminutive of Quintus; also influenceAlec#977 in the U.S.Short form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros composed of alexein meaning to defend and aner (Azlan#978 in the U.S.From Turkish arslan meaning lion, also related to Arabic aslan with the same meaning; a name ofToby#979 in the U.S.Short form of Tobias, from Hebrew Toviah or Tuvya meaning Yahweh is good, composed of tov meaniAmeer#980 in the U.S.Arabic variant spelling of Amir, meaning prince, commander, ruler, or one who gives commands, fByron#981 in the U.S.From Old English byre meaning cowshed or barn, used as a place name and surname meaning dwellerDamir#982 in the U.S.South Slavic name composed of da meaning give and mir meaning peace, world, or community, thus Loyal#983 in the U.S.From the English adjective loyal, derived from Old French loyal and Latin legalis meaning legalAnders#984 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, derived from aner (genitive andros) meaning maCurtis#985 in the U.S.From Old French curteis meaning courteous, polite, or well-bred, derived from curt meaning courEphraim#988 in the U.S.From Hebrew Efrayim meaning fruitful or doubly fruitful, from the root para meaning to bear fruHarold#993 in the U.S.From Old English Hereweald or Old Norse Haraldr, composed of here meaning army and weald or valPalmer#995 in the U.S.Palm bearer; pilgrim who carried a palm frond from the Holy Land; from Old French palmier (palmLandry#996 in the U.S.Land ruler; lord of the landMacklin#998 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Mac Fhlainn meaning son of Flann, where Flann means red or ruddy, histKabir#999 in the U.S.From Arabic kabir meaning great, powerful, or mighty, one of the 99 names (asma ul-husna) of GoLangston#1000 in the U.S.From Old English lang meaning long or tall and tun meaning settlement or farm, giving the meaniBrennan#1003 in the U.S.Sorrow; teardrop; from Irish Gaelic Ó Braonáin (descendant of Braonán, from braon: teardrop, soHoward#1004 in the U.S.High guardian or sheep herder; from Old Norse Hávarðr (hay guardian, yard guardian) or Old GermArden#1005 in the U.S.Eagle valley; from Celtic ard (high) + den (valley); or the Forest of Arden in Warwickshire, EnNoa#1006 in the U.S.Motion; rest; the biblical feminine name Noa (daughter of Zelophehad) meaning motion, distinct Aden#1008 in the U.S.Little fire; from Irish Gaelic Aodhan (little fire), a diminutive of Aodh (fire); or from ArabiRayyan#1010 in the U.S.Gate of paradise for those who fasted in RamadanWatson#1011 in the U.S.Son of Walter; from the medieval English given name Wat (short form of Walter: ruler of the armAllan#1013 in the U.S.Little rock; harmony; from Breton/Celtic Alan, possibly from ail (rock) or from a Breton tribalZayan#1017 in the U.S.Beautiful; graceful; adorner; from Arabic zayn (beauty, grace, adornment) — the same root as thMaurice#1020 in the U.S.Dark-skinned; from Latin Mauritius (Moorish, of Mauritania), from Mauri (the North African peopBastian#1021 in the U.S.Venerable; revered; short form of Sebastian, from Greek Sebastianos (of Sebastos: venerable, reStefan#1023 in the U.S.Crown; wreath; the Germanic/Scandinavian form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos (crown, wreath)Kooper#1024 in the U.S.Barrel maker; K-spelling variant of Cooper, from Middle English coupere (barrel maker)Gatlin#1026 in the U.S.Possibly from Old English gad (fellow, companion) or a variant of the German surname Gätlin; exSemaj#1027 in the U.S.James reversed; a creative American name formed by reversing the letters of James, itself from Devon#1028 in the U.S.Defender; deep valley dwellers (the Dumnonii tribe); English county name Devon, from the CelticKaius#1029 in the U.S.Rejoice; possibly from Latin Gaius (of uncertain meaning, possibly from gaudere: to rejoice) — Ivaan#1030 in the U.S.God is gracious; double-a spelling variant of Ivan, the Slavic form of John, from Hebrew YohanaKellan#1031 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or related Yaseen#1033 in the U.S.A Quranic name from Surah Ya-Sin (36th chapter); the letters Ya and Sin are among the 'mysterioCarmine#1035 in the U.S.Crimson; from Latin carminium (crimson red dye, from Arabic qirmiz + Latin minium); also the ItKelvin#1036 in the U.S.From the River Kelvin in Glasgow, Scotland; of Gaelic origin, possibly from caol abhainn (narroBrodie#1039 in the U.S.Ditch or muddy place; from Scottish Gaelic brothaigh (ditch, muddy place) or possibly from brodErnest#1040 in the U.S.Serious; resolute; from Germanic Ernst (earnest, serious, vigorous battle), from Old High GermaTrenton#1042 in the U.S.Trent's settlement; from the city of Trenton, New Jersey, named for William Trent who founded iCanaan#1044 in the U.S.Lowland; the land of Canaan; from Hebrew Kena'an, possibly from kana (to be low, humble, to be Landen#1045 in the U.S.Long hill; variant of Landon, from Old English lang (long) + dun (hill, down)Bronson#1046 in the U.S.Son of Brand; from the Old English personal name Brun/Brand (dark, brown) + -sonShlomo#1049 in the U.S.Peace; Hebrew form of Solomon, from Hebrew Shlomo (shalom: peace)Cedric#1051 in the U.S.Possibly invented by Sir Walter Scott for Ivanhoe (1819), inspired by the Celtic Cerdic (possibGordon#1052 in the U.S.Great hill; spacious fort; from Scots Gaelic Gordan, from a Berwickshire place name, possibly fKrishiv#1053 in the U.S.Blessed by Krishna and ShivaLeighton#1057 in the U.S.Herb garden settlement; from Old English leac-tun (leek garden/farm, herb settlement)Ollie#1058 in the U.S.Olive tree; symbol of peace; English pet form of Oliver or Olivia, from Latin olivarius (olive Rishi#1059 in the U.S.Sage; seer; poet-sage; from Sanskrit rishi (sage, seer, composer of Vedic hymns, one who has reHenrik#1060 in the U.S.Home ruler; from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric: ruler, power), the Scandinavian form of Nixon#1061 in the U.S.Son of Nicholas; from the medieval English short form Nick (of Nicholas: victory of the people)Eider#1064 in the U.S.Possibly from Basque eider (beautiful) or from Old Norse aedhr (the eider duck); exact etymologNeo#1066 in the U.S.New; from Greek neos (new, fresh, young); also a Tswana (South African) name meaning 'gift'Ronnie#1067 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise ruler; an English pet form of Ronald, from Old Norse Rögnvaldr (regin: coBilly#1068 in the U.S.Resolute protector; English pet form of William, from Germanic Willahelm (wil: will, desire + hKellen#1069 in the U.S.Slender; possibly from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or German Kellen (ladle, turner; also a GermKody#1070 in the U.S.Helper; Y-spelling variant of Cody, from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant)Nazir#1071 in the U.S.Devoted; pure; from Arabic nazir (observer, supervisor) or Hebrew nazir (one who is devoted to Zaylen#1072 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, possibly related to Zayden/Jaylen family; no documented ancient meaninGary#1073 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Garhard (gar: spear + hard: brave, hardy) or a short form of names cIlyas#1075 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my GodKiyan#1076 in the U.S.King, royal, of the Kayanian dynastySunny#1078 in the U.S.Sunny; bright and cheerful; from English sunny (full of sunshine, bright), from Old English sunAizen#1081 in the U.S.Love and wisdom; from Japanese ai (love) + zen (wisdom/meditation), popularized as a character Edmund#1082 in the U.S.Wealthy protector; fortunate guardian; from Old English Eadmund (ead: prosperity, wealth + mundHarley#1083 in the U.S.Hare's meadow; from Old English hara (hare) + leah (clearing, meadow)Karim#1084 in the U.S.Generous, noble, honorable; from Arabic karim (generous, noble, kind)Larry#1085 in the U.S.Laurel; victory; English pet form of Lawrence or Laurence, from Latin Laurentius (from LaurentuLyam#1086 in the U.S.Resolute protector; a Y-spelling variant of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from GermaniRandy#1089 in the U.S.Shield wolf; or strong protector; short form of Randolph or Randall, from Germanic Raginald or Gio#1091 in the U.S.God is gracious; Italian short form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is graciousRene#1092 in the U.S.Reborn; from Latin renatus (born again); the masculine form of RenéeRodney#1093 in the U.S.Hroda's island; or island of reeds; from Old English Hroda + eg (island), a Somerset place nameAyman#1095 in the U.S.Blessed; lucky; on the right side; from Arabic ayman (blessed, fortunate, on the right hand — aKingsley#1096 in the U.S.King's meadow; from Old English cyning (king) + leah (clearing, meadow)Bobby#1097 in the U.S.Bright fame; famous; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: Brendan#1098 in the U.S.Prince; brave; from Irish Gaelic Breandán, from Brittonic brenhin (king, prince) or from Welsh Dayton#1099 in the U.S.David's town; from the English place name Dayton (day's town or possibly from the personal nameMarlon#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 ofTylan#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, Northman
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