Name Directory
two-syllable baby names
Explore 716 two-syllable baby names. Each includes meaning, pronunciation, popularity ranking, and cultural context.
two-syllable baby names at a glance
- Names
- 716
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 297 · 318 · 101
- Top origin
- English
- Most popular (2025)
- Liam #1
Our directory has 716 two-syllable baby names: 297 girls' names, 318 boys' names and 101 unisex names.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Liam (#1 for boys), followed by Charlotte (#2 for girls), Noah (#2 for boys) and Emma (#3 for girls). 316 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
The most common origins are English (117), Hebrew (61) and Latin (57).
Murphy has climbed fastest, from #967 in 2020 to #397 in 2025; Sylvie rose from #775 to #282 over 5 years.
For something less common, Abhay, Cyril and Halston were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.
They average 5.5 letters, from Io to Young-jae, and 100% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- Aaravpeaceful, wise, musicalHindi · boy#710
- Abhayfearless, undauntedSanskrit · boy
- Abramexalted fatherHebrew · boy#742
- Adaisland, noble, decorationTurkish · girl#219
- Advaitunique, non-dual, without a secondHindi · boy
- Aeronbattle, slaughterWelsh · unisex
- Agnespure, holy, chasteGreek · girl
- Ahmetmost praised, highly commendableTurkish · boy
- Aidanlittle fireIrish · boy#326
- Aidenlittle fireIrish · boy#62
- Aikobeloved childJapanese · girl
- Ailbhewhite, brightCeltic · unisex
- Ainsleyhermitage clearingEnglish · unisex#483
- Aislingdream, visionIrish · girl
- Ajaxeagle, mournerGreek · boy
- Akashsky, open space, etherHindi · boy
- Akhilcomplete, whole, entireSanskrit · boy
- Albertnoble, brightGerman · boy#614
- Alderalder treeEnglish · boy
- Aldoold, nobleItalian · boy#960
- AledoffspringWelsh · boy
- Alexdefender, protectorGreek · unisex#232
- Alicenoble, of noble kindFrench · girl#65
- Amaborn on SaturdayAfrican · girl
- Ambroseimmortal, divineLatin · boy#735
- Anandbliss, supreme happinessHindi · boy
- Anselwith divine protectionEnglish · boy
- Antoinepriceless and praiseworthyFrench · boy
- Anwarluminous, radiant, full of lightArabic · boy
- Anyagrace, favorRussian · girl#375
- Arashhero, bright, truthfulPersian · boy
- Archerbowman, one who uses a bowEnglish · boy#98
- ArdasceptreTurkish · boy
- Ardeneagle valley, highCeltic · unisex#975
- ArilionHebrew · boy#393
- Arjunbright, shining, whiteHindi · boy#490
- Arloa hill in Spenser's Faerie QueeneEnglish · boy#148
- Armanwish, hope, idealPersian · boy
- Arnavocean, stream, waveHindi · boy
- ArthurbearCeltic · boy#87
- Aryanoble, honorableSanskrit · unisex#158
- Asherhappy, blessedHebrew · boy#28
- Ashwinlight, horse tamer, possessing horsesHindi · boy
- Aspenaspen tree, trembling treeEnglish · unisex#266
- Asterstar, star-shaped flowerGreek · girl
- Astrastar, of the starsLatin · girl
- Astriddivine beauty, beloved of the godsNorse · girl#376
- AsyaAsiaTurkish · girl
- Atlasbearer of the heavensGreek · boy#75
- Aubreyelf ruler, supernatural powerFrench · unisex#146
- Audreynoble strengthEnglish · girl#86
- Augustgreat, magnificentLatin · boy#81
- Autumnthe fall seasonLatin · girl#88
- Avalife, bird, guaranteeLatin · girl#11
- AvisbirdLatin · girl
- Axelfather of peaceNorse · boy#79
- Aylahalo of light around the moon, oak treeTurkish · girl#77
- Aylinmoon halo, of the moonTurkish · girl#345
- Ayojoy, happinessAfrican · unisex
- Badrfull moonArabic · boy
- Baptisteone who baptizesFrench · boy
- BaranrainPersian · boy
- Barrettquarrelsome, warlikeEnglish · boy#171
- BaruchblessedHebrew · boy
- Beckettbee cottage, little brookEnglish · boy#141
- BellabeautifulItalian · girl#136
- BennettblessedLatin · boy#40
- Bernardbrave bearGerman · boy
- Bevanson of Evan, young warriorCeltic · boy
- Bhanusun, light, splendor, appearanceSanskrit · unisex
- Bhavnafeeling, emotion, meditationHindi · girl
- Bidzilhe is strongNative American · boy
- Bilalwater, refreshment, moistnessArabic · boy
- Birdielittle birdEnglish · girl#670
- Boazswiftness, strengthHebrew · boy#891
- Bodhiawakening, enlightenmentSanskrit · unisex#265
- Bogdangift of GodSlavic · boy
- Bramwellbramble well, spring by the bramblesEnglish · boy
- Brankaprotector of glorySlavic · girl
- Branwenbeautiful raven, white breastWelsh · girl
- Brennansorrow, drop of waterCeltic · boy
- Briarthorny shrub, brambleEnglish · unisex#400
- BrielleGod is my strengthFrench · girl#143
- Brigidexalted one, strengthIrish · girl
- Brigitteexalted one, strengthFrench · girl
- Brittaexalted one, strengthNorse · girl
- Buraklightning, bright, the Prophet's steedTurkish · boy
- Byung-hobright and great, luminous and vastKorean · boy
- CadocbattleCeltic · boy
- Caelenslender or narrow oneCeltic · boy
- CaiusrejoiceLatin · boy#927
- Calebfaithful, devoted, whole-heartedHebrew · boy#58
- Callumdove, follower of Saint ColumbaScottish · boy#118
- Camdenwinding valleyEnglish · boy#205
- Camilleyoung ceremonial attendantFrench · unisex#240
- Campbellcrooked mouthScottish · unisex#617
- Cananbeloved, sweetheart, darlingTurkish · girl
- Canyondeep gorge or ravineSpanish · boy
- Caoimhegentle, beautiful, preciousIrish · girl
- Carltonsettlement of free menEnglish · boy
- Cartertransporter of goods by cartEnglish · boy#45
- CarysloveWelsh · girl
- Caseybrave in battle, vigilantIrish · unisex#320
- CaspertreasurerDutch · boy#924
- Cassiacinnamon, cassia treeLatin · girl
- Cassiushollow, vainLatin · boy#583
- CatherinepureGreek · girl#314
- Cecilblind; sixthLatin · boy
- Cedarcedar treeEnglish · unisex
- Cedricbounty, pattern of leadershipEnglish · boy
- Celesteheavenly, celestialLatin · girl#188
- Cemreember, first warmth of springTurkish · unisex
- Ceryslove, to loveWelsh · girl
- Cerysslove; cherry blossomWelsh · girl
- Chae-woncolorful garden, splendid originKorean · girl
- Chandlercandle makerEnglish · unisex#753
- Chandramoon, luminous, shiningSanskrit · unisex
- Charliefree manEnglish · unisex#133
- Charlottefree womanFrench · girl#2
- ChesterRoman fort, walled cityEnglish · boy
- ChinweGod owns, God possessesAfrican · girl
- Chiyoa thousand generations, eternalJapanese · girl
- Chloeblooming, green shootGreek · girl#23
- Ciaradark-haired, blackIrish · girl
- Clarabright, clear, illustriousLatin · girl#63
- Clementmerciful, gentleLatin · boy
- Cleoglory, prideGreek · girl#577
- Cliffordford near a cliffEnglish · boy
- Clioglory, to celebrateGreek · girl
- Clodaghfrom the River ClodiaghIrish · girl
- Cochisehardwood, strong as oakNative American · boy
- Colbycoal town, dark settlementEnglish · boy#615
- Colemancharcoal burner, servant of NicholasEnglish · boy
- Colettevictory of the peopleFrench · girl#316
- ColmdoveIrish · boy
- Coltonfrom the coal townEnglish · boy#103
- Conradbold counselGerman · boy#417
- Constancesteadfast, constantLatin · girl
- CoramaidenGreek · girl#113
- CorbinravenEnglish · boy#512
- Cosettelittle thing, victorious peopleFrench · girl
- Cypresscypress treeGreek · unisex
- Cyrillordly, masterfulGreek · boy
- Cyrussun, throne, far-sightedPersian · boy#268
- Da-hyegreat grace, generous kindnessKorean · girl
- DahliaDahl's flower; valley flowerHebrew · girl#215
- Daisyday's eye, the daisy flowerEnglish · girl#75
- Dalalcoquettishness, tenderness, pamperedArabic · girl
- Dallasfrom the dale, meadow dwellingScottish · unisex#238
- DanielGod is my judgeHebrew · boy#22
- Danteenduring, steadfastItalian · boy#308
- Daphnelaurel treeGreek · girl#178
- Daraoak treeCeltic · unisex
- Darcyfrom Arcy, dark oneEnglish · unisex#857
- Darshanvision, seeing the divine, sacred sightSanskrit · boy
- Dashiellpage boy, young servantFrench · boy
- DavidbelovedHebrew · boy#35
- Dayojoy arrivesAfrican · unisex
- Declanfull of goodnessIrish · boy#139
- Deepalight, lamp, radianceHindi · girl
- Deepaklamp, source of lightSanskrit · boy
- Defnelaurel treeTurkish · girl
- DeirdreuncertainCeltic · girl
- Delphinefrom Delphi, dolphinFrench · girl
- Denizsea, oceanTurkish · unisex
- Dervladaughter of the poetIrish · girl
- Deryasea, ocean, vast expanseTurkish · unisex
- Desmondfrom south MunsterIrish · boy#376
- Devigoddess, divine beingSanskrit · girl
- Dewibeloved, DavidWelsh · boy
- Dharmacosmic law, righteous path, dutySanskrit · unisex
- Dietrichruler of the peopleGerman · boy
- Divyadivine, heavenly, brilliantHindi · girl
- Diyalamp, light, radianceHindi · girl
- Dmitrifollower of Demeter, earth-loverRussian · boy
- Do-yoonpath and allow, or great and plentifulKorean · boy
- Dong-wookeastern radiance, illumination from the eastKorean · boy
- Dravenhunter, of the ravensEnglish · boy
- Duncanbrown warrior, dark-headed chiefScottish · boy
- Dustinbrave warrior, Thor's stoneEnglish · boy#729
- Eamonwealthy protectorIrish · boy
- Eastonfrom the east settlementEnglish · boy#110
- Edendelight, paradiseHebrew · unisex#70
- Edithprosperous in warEnglish · girl#499
- Edmondwealthy protectorFrench · boy
- Edmundwealthy protectorEnglish · boy
- Eileenpossibly desiredIrish · girl#654
- Eithnekernel, grainIrish · girl
- Ekonstrong, powerfulAfrican · boy
- Elahazel tree, countryTurkish · girl
- Elhaminspiration, divine revelationPersian · girl
- Eliffirst letter of the Arabic alphabet, slenderTurkish · girl
- Elkenoble, of noble kindGerman · girl
- Ellaother, from a Germanic name elementGerman · girl#29
- Elliebright, shining lightEnglish · girl#24
- Ellisbenevolent, kind; my God is YahwehWelsh · unisex#243
- Elspethmy God is an oathScottish · girl
- Embersmoldering remains of fireEnglish · girl#154
- Emirprince, commanderTurkish · boy#551
- Emmawhole, universalGerman · girl#3
- Emmetindustrious, powerfulEnglish · boy
- Emrefriend, loverTurkish · boy
- EmrysimmortalWelsh · boy
- Enidsoul, life forceWelsh · girl
- Enyalittle fire, kernelCeltic · girl
- Enzoruler of the estateItalian · boy#72
- Ericeternal ruler or sole rulerNorse · boy#273
- Eriketernal ruler or sole rulerNorse · boy#546
- Erosdesire, passionate loveGreek · boy
- Esmeesteemed, belovedFrench · girl#298
- EstellestarFrench · girl#573
- Estherstar; hiddenHebrew · girl#119
- Ethanstrong, firm, enduringHebrew · boy#24
- Eun-jigrace and wisdomKorean · girl
- Evalife, living oneHebrew · girl#134
- Ezrahelp, helperHebrew · boy#20
- Faisaldecisive, resolute judgeArabic · boy
- Farahjoy, happiness, delightArabic · girl
- Faridunique, precious, incomparableArabic · boy
- Farisknight, horsemanArabic · boy
- Farrahjoy, happinessArabic · girl
- Fatmaone who abstains, weanedTurkish · girl
- Faunaanimal life, goddess of fertilityLatin · girl
- Felixhappy, fortunateLatin · boy#175
- Femilove me, God loves meAfrican · boy
- Femkelittle girl, peaceDutch · girl
- Fendrelinvented fantasy name, meaning unclearEnglish · boy
- FfionfoxgloveWelsh · girl
- Fiadhwild, deer, respectIrish · girl
- Finleyfair-haired warrior or heroScottish · unisex#333
- Finnickinvented literary name, fair oneEnglish · boy
- Fletcherarrow makerEnglish · boy#547
- Floraflower; Roman goddess of springLatin · girl#607
- Florenceflourishing, prosperousLatin · girl#391
- Florisflower, bloomingDutch · boy
- Forestdweller near or in the woodsEnglish · boy#750
- Fortuneluck, fate, and divine providenceLatin · unisex
- Francesfree one from FranceLatin · girl#318
- Frankiefree one; diminutive of Frances or FrankEnglish · unisex#552
- Franklinfree landownerEnglish · boy#359
- FraseruncertainScottish · boy
- Freyanoble woman, lady, goddess of loveNorse · girl#176
- Friedapeaceful rulerGerman · girl
- GaiaearthGreek · girl
- Galencalm; healer; one who is tranquilGreek · boy
- Garethgentle, civilizedWelsh · boy
- Garrettbrave with a spearEnglish · boy#564
- Gaspardtreasurer, keeper of treasureFrench · boy
- Gauravpride, honor, dignityHindi · boy
- Gauriwhite, golden, brilliant, ParvatiSanskrit · girl
- Gemmaprecious gem or jewelItalian · girl#170
- Gerhardbrave spearGerman · boy
- GiaGod is gracious; short form of GiannaItalian · girl#287
- Giladhill of testimony, eternal joyHebrew · boy
- Giorgiofarmer, earth workerItalian · boy
- Golnazdelicate as a flower, flower's gracePersian · girl
- Grainneprobably loveIrish · girl
- Graysonson of the gray-haired oneEnglish · boy#51
- GretelpearlGerman · girl
- Greysonson of the gray-haired oneEnglish · boy#149
- Griffinstrong lord; mythical griffin creatureWelsh · boy#222
- Guillaumeresolute protectorFrench · boy
- Gunnarbold warrior, battle fighterNorse · boy#612
- Guntherbold warriorGerman · boy
- Gwynethwhite, fair; from GwyneddWelsh · girl
- Ha-naone, first, or flowerKorean · girl
- Hadleyheather meadowEnglish · girl#121
- Hafsagathering, young lionessArabic · girl
- Haileyhay meadow; field of hayEnglish · girl#104
- Hakanruler of rulers, emperorTurkish · boy
- Halodivine aura, ring of lightGreek · girl#613
- Halstonhallowed stoneEnglish · boy
- HamishsupplanterScottish · boy
- Hamzalion, strong, steadfastArabic · boy#541
- Hanaflower; blossom (Japanese); happiness (Arabic)Japanese · girl#658
- Hannagrace, favorHebrew · girl#512
- Hannahgrace; favor; God has favored meHebrew · girl#56
- Harithe remover of sins, golden-greenHindi · boy
- Harleyhare meadow; woodland clearingEnglish · unisex#418
- Harlowarmy hill; rocky hillEnglish · girl#309
- Harperharp player; maker of harpsEnglish · girl#16
- Haruspring; sunlight; clear weatherJapanese · unisex
- Harveyblazing ironFrench · boy#251
- Hassanhandsome, good, beautifulArabic · boy#626
- Havensafe place, refugeEnglish · unisex#190
- Haydenhay valley; hedged valleyEnglish · unisex#161
- Hayleyhay clearingEnglish · girl
- Hazelhazel tree, light brownEnglish · girl#21
- Hectorholding fast, steadfast defenderGreek · boy#409
- Heinrichruler of the homeGerman · boy
- Helenbright, shining light; torchGreek · girl#462
- Helgaholy, blessedNorse · girl
- Hendrixruler of the homeEnglish · boy#354
- Henriruler of the homeFrench · boy
- Henryruler of the homeGerman · boy#5
- Hermesuncertain; perhaps cairnGreek · boy
- Holdenhollow valleyEnglish · boy#297
- Honordignity, integrity, and high moral worthLatin · girl
- Howardhigh guardianEnglish · boy
- Hudsonson of Hudde; son of HughEnglish · boy#17
- Hugomind, intellectGerman · boy#378
- HumphreypeaceEnglish · boy
- Hunterone who hunts; huntsmanEnglish · unisex#130
- Hye-sugraceful and elegant, wisdom and beautyKorean · girl
- Hyun-junvirtuous and handsomeKorean · boy
- Idahardworking; prosperous; laborGerman · girl
- Idilidyll; also the VolgaTurkish · girl
- Idrisinterpreter, studious, prophetArabic · boy#694
- Ifelove, desireAfrican · unisex
- IgnisfireLatin · boy
- IlantreeHebrew · boy
- In-hobenevolent and vast, humane and expansiveKorean · boy
- Inespure, holyPortuguese · girl
- Ingridbeautiful, beloved, fairNorse · girl
- Iomoon, violetGreek · girl
- Iorwerthhandsome lordWelsh · boy
- Irawatchful, vigilantHebrew · boy#822
- IrisrainbowGreek · girl#61
- Irvinggreen water, sea friendScottish · boy
- Ishadivine ruler, goddess, one who protectsSanskrit · girl
- Ishaansun, lord of wealth, direction northeastHindi · boy#895
- IslaislandScottish · girl#28
- IstassnowNative American · girl
- IvanGod is graciousRussian · boy#163
- Ivyivy plant, fidelityEnglish · girl#39
- Jacksonson of Jack; son of God's graceEnglish · boy#36
- Jacobsupplanter; one who follows at the heelHebrew · boy#43
- Jae-wontalent and origin, or respect and gardenKorean · boy
- Jaelmountain goat, to ascendHebrew · girl
- Jahanworld, universePersian · unisex
- Jakubsupplanter, held by the heelPolish · boy
- Jamalbeauty, grace, handsomeArabic · boy
- Jasminjasmine flowerPersian · girl
- Jasminejasmine flowerEnglish · girl#206
- Jaspertreasurer, bringer of treasurePersian · boy#129
- Jaxonson of Jack; God has been graciousEnglish · boy#115
- Jayavictory, triumphHindi · girl
- JaydenGod has heard; thankfulHebrew · boy#70
- Ji-hoonwise and meritoriousKorean · boy
- Ji-soowisdom and excellenceKorean · unisex
- Ji-woowisdom and rain, or wisdom and spaceKorean · unisex
- JoaquimGod will establishPortuguese · boy
- Joliepretty, beautifulFrench · girl
- Jordanto flow down; descendHebrew · unisex#131
- JosephGod will add; God will increaseHebrew · boy#29
- JosieGod will add; diminutive of JosephineHebrew · girl#82
- Junoqueen of heaven; vital forceLatin · girl
- Justicefairness, righteousness, and moral equityLatin · unisex
- Justusjust, righteousLatin · boy
- Jyotilight, flame, divine radianceSanskrit · girl
- Kacpertreasurer, keeper of treasurePolish · boy
- Kaelainvented name; possibly slender or fairEnglish · girl
- Kaeleninvented fantasy name; slender warriorIrish · boy
- Kaiapure (from Katherine); sea (from Kai)Norse · girl#193
- Kailashcrystal mountain, abode of ShivaSanskrit · boy
- Kaitoocean soaring, sea and skyJapanese · boy
- Kalebfaithful, whole-heartedHebrew · boy#295
- Kamaua Kikuyu initiation-group nameAfrican · boy
- Kareemgenerous, nobleArabic · boy#702
- Karmaaction, deed, fate through actionSanskrit · unisex
- Karthikbestowing courage, star of PleiadesHindi · boy
- KatherinepureGreek · girl#186
- KatrienpureDutch · girl
- Katyapure, clearRussian · girl
- Kavehroyal, noblePersian · boy
- Kavyapoetry, poetic compositionHindi · girl
- Kaylaa modern blend of Kay and -laEnglish · girl#364
- Keegandescendant of the fiery oneIrish · boy#621
- Kemalperfection, maturity, completenessTurkish · boy
- Kendallvalley of the River KentEnglish · unisex#328
- Kendithe loved oneAfrican · girl
- Kenjistrong and vigorous second son; wise peaceJapanese · boy#944
- Kerenray of light, horn of strengthHebrew · girl
- Khalilfriend, companion, intimateArabic · boy#384
- Kingsleyking's meadowEnglish · boy
- Kinsleyking's meadow or clearingEnglish · girl#93
- Kirabeam of light, dark-hairedEnglish · girl#385
- Kiranray of light; beam of sunlightSanskrit · unisex
- Koabrave, bold, fearless warriorHawaiian · boy#269
- Kodafriend, ally, companionNative American · boy#411
- Kofiborn on FridayAfrican · boy
- Kostassteadfast, constantGreek · boy
- Kwameborn on SaturdayAfrican · boy
- Kwesiborn on SundayAfrican · boy
- Kyloinvented Star Wars name; possibly skyEnglish · boy#402
- Kyung-mihonored beauty, respected eleganceKorean · girl
- Lachlanland of lochs, from the fjord landScottish · boy#606
- Ladagoddess of love, sweetheartSlavic · girl
- Lailanight, dark beauty, born at nightArabic · girl#413
- Lakshmifortune, prosperity, beautySanskrit · girl
- Lambertland bright, bright landEnglish · boy
- Landonlong hill or ridgeEnglish · boy#127
- Langstonlong stone, tall man's settlementEnglish · boy#1000
- Laurelbay laurel tree, symbol of victoryLatin · unisex#734
- Lawrencefrom Laurentum, crowned with laurelEnglish · boy#520
- Laylanight, dark beautyArabic · girl#36
- Leahweary or delicate, gazelleHebrew · girl#58
- Leiaweary; also associated with meadow or child of heavenHebrew · girl#297
- Leilanight, dark beautyArabic · girl#259
- Lenabright, shining lightGreek · girl#279
- Lennonlover of storms; descendant of LeannánIrish · unisex#214
- Lennoxelm grove or field of elmsScottish · unisex#289
- Lenorebright, shining lightGreek · girl
- LeolionLatin · boy#19
- Leonardbrave as a lionGerman · boy#637
- Levijoined, attached, pledged in harmonyHebrew · boy#12
- Leylanight, dark-haired beauty, born at nightTurkish · girl#611
- Liamstrong-willed warrior, protectorIrish · boy#1
- Lianlotus, graceful, connectedChinese · unisex#428
- Lieselpledged to GodGerman · girl
- Lilithof the night, night monsterHebrew · girl#277
- Lilylily flower, purity and beautyLatin · girl#18
- Lincolnlake colony or settlement by the poolEnglish · boy#69
- Lindenlinden treeEnglish · unisex
- Liormy lightHebrew · unisex
- Loganlittle hollow, small meadowScottish · unisex#53
- Lonogod of peace, agriculture, and rainHawaiian · boy
- Lorcanlittle fierce oneIrish · boy
- Lottefree womanDutch · girl
- Lourdesafter Our Lady of LourdesSpanish · girl
- Lucabringer of lightItalian · unisex#14
- Lucaslight, illuminationGreek · boy#10
- LucianlightLatin · boy#462
- Lucillelight, bright oneFrench · girl#239
- LucylightLatin · girl#25
- Ludwigfamous warriorGerman · boy
- LunamoonLatin · girl#27
- Lutherarmy of the peopleGerman · boy
- Lylanight, dark beautyArabic · girl#80
- Lyralyre, constellationGreek · girl#435
- Maartenof Mars, warlikeDutch · boy
- Mabellovable, dearLatin · girl#201
- Mabongreat son, divine youthCeltic · boy
- Madeleinewoman from Magdala, elevated towerFrench · girl#455
- Maelchief, princeCeltic · boy
- MagnusgreatLatin · boy#765
- Mahahalf moon, beautiful eyesArabic · girl
- Maiagreat one, mother goddessGreek · girl#433
- Maisiepearl, child of lightScottish · girl#233
- Majagreat, splendid, motherPolish · girl
- MalkaqueenHebrew · girl
- Manishlord of the mind, intelligentHindi · boy
- Manningson of the brave oneEnglish · boy
- Mansourdivinely aided, victoriousArabic · boy
- Marcelyoung warrior, dedicated to MarsFrench · boy#731
- Marcowarlike, dedicated to MarsItalian · boy#370
- Marensea, star of the seaNorse · girl#472
- MargotpearlFrench · girl#102
- Marloweremnants of a lake, driftwoodEnglish · unisex#523
- Maryamthe Aramaic and Arabic form of MiriamArabic · girl#351
- Masonone who works with stoneEnglish · boy#39
- Mathildemighty in battleFrench · girl
- Matthewgift of GodHebrew · boy#32
- MaximgreatestRussian · boy
- MaxwellMack's streamScottish · boy#189
- Mayaillusion, dream; also water or motherSanskrit · girl#62
- Meadowopen grassland fieldEnglish · girl#286
- Meeraocean, boundary, prosperousHindi · girl
- MeganpearlWelsh · girl#889
- Meirone who shines, illuminatesHebrew · boy#948
- MelekangelTurkish · girl
- Mercycompassion, clemencyEnglish · girl#867
- Merrittboundary gate, deservingEnglish · unisex#703
- Meryembeloved, wished-for child, lady of the seaTurkish · girl
- Mi-raefuture, beautiful futureKorean · girl
- Miamine, belovedItalian · girl#6
- Micahwho is like GodHebrew · unisex#90
- Michaelwho is like GodHebrew · boy#21
- Michipathway, the righteous wayJapanese · unisex
- Mikabeautiful fragrance; who is like GodJapanese · unisex
- Milagracious, dear, belovedSlavic · girl#43
- Milangracious, kind; also Italian citySlavic · unisex#242
- Milosoldier, mercifulGerman · boy#119
- Miltonmill town, settlement with a millEnglish · boy
- Min-hoclever and vast, quick-witted and heroicKorean · boy
- Min-jiclever and wiseKorean · girl
- Minjunquick-witted and handsomeKorean · boy
- Miwokpeople, the peopleNative American · unisex
- Mohanenchanting, charming, captivatingSanskrit · boy
- Momopeach; also a hundredJapanese · girl
- Moniqueadvisor, counselorFrench · girl
- Monroeman from the River RoeScottish · unisex#467
- Morgangreat chief, or sea chiefWelsh · unisex#312
- Munawish, desire, hopeArabic · girl
- Murphysea warrior, hound of the seaIrish · unisex#397
- Murraylord of the sea, settlement by the seaEnglish · boy
- Mylauncertain; possibly a feminine form of MilesEnglish · girl#210
- Na-rilily flowerKorean · girl
- Nalaqueen, successfulAfrican · girl#856
- Naluwave, surf, ocean waveHawaiian · boy
- NamiwaveJapanese · girl
- NaschaowlNative American · girl
- Nasrinwild rosePersian · girl
- Nathanhe gave, gift of GodHebrew · boy#63
- Navabeautiful, pleasantHebrew · girl
- Nehalove, affection, rainHindi · girl
- NehirriverTurkish · girl
- Nerostrong, stern, vigorousLatin · boy
- Nevillenew townEnglish · boy
- Niapurpose, intentionAfrican · girl#702
- Nialluncertain; perhaps champion or cloudIrish · boy
- Nienkelittle KatherineDutch · girl
- Nikhilcomplete, whole, entireHindi · boy
- Nikosvictory of the peopleGreek · boy
- Nishanight, dreamHindi · girl
- Noamovement, motionHebrew · girl#226
- Noahrest, comfortHebrew · boy#2
- Noampleasantness, delightHebrew · unisex
- Noblearistocratic, distinguishedEnglish · boy
- Nolafamous, noble; white shoulderIrish · girl#822
- Nolandescendant of the championIrish · boy#65
- Norahonor, lightIrish · girl#20
- NorahhonorIrish · girl#262
- Noriseaweed; rule, ceremonyJapanese · unisex
- Novanew, a star showing sudden brightnessLatin · girl#46
- Nualawhite shoulder, exceptionally lovelyCeltic · girl
- OakleyMeadow or clearing of oak treesEnglish · unisex#156
- Obiheart, mindAfrican · boy
- OceanThe great sea, vast expanse of waterGreek · unisex#720
- Odettewealth, fortuneFrench · girl#883
- Oisinlittle deerIrish · boy
- OliveOlive tree, symbol of peaceLatin · girl#197
- Omarflourishing, long-livedArabic · boy#260
- Onyxblack gemstone, clawGreek · unisex#365
- OpalPrecious gemstone, jewelSanskrit · girl#423
- Oritlight, my lightHebrew · girl
- OrlaGolden princess or golden queenIrish · girl
- Oscardeer friend, or god's spearIrish · boy#223
- OttoWealth, prosperity, or fortuneGerman · boy#277
- OwenYoung warrior, or well-bornWelsh · boy#31
- Ozanbard, minstrel, poet-singerTurkish · boy
- Padmalotus flowerHindi · girl
- Padraignobleman, patricianIrish · boy
- PaisleyChurch or cemetery clearingScottish · girl#67
- Palmerpilgrim, palm bearerEnglish · unisex#232
- ParkerKeeper or guardian of the parkEnglish · unisex#102
- Pedrorock, stonePortuguese · boy#455
- Pelinwormwood, artemisiaTurkish · girl
- Perrypear tree, travelerEnglish · unisex
- Petrarock, stoneLatin · girl
- PeytonPæga's townEnglish · unisex#199
- Philippelover of horsesFrench · boy
- PhoebeBright, radiant, or shining oneGreek · girl#157
- Phoenixmythical reborn bird, dark redGreek · unisex#329
- PhyllisGreen bough or foliageGreek · girl
- PhyreFire (stylized fantasy spelling)English · girl
- PiaPious, devout, or reverentLatin · girl
- Pieterrock, stoneDutch · boy
- PiperOne who plays the pipe or fluteEnglish · girl#155
- Portiapig, offeringLatin · girl
- Prabhulord, master, almightySanskrit · boy
- PrairieOpen grassland, meadowFrench · girl
- Prestonpriest's townEnglish · boy#299
- Priyabeloved, dear oneHindi · girl
- ProsperTo thrive, succeed, or be fortunateLatin · boy
- Puaflower, blossom, offspringHawaiian · girl
- Qasimone who distributes, generous sharerArabic · boy
- QuentinfifthEnglish · boy#968
- QuintusfifthLatin · boy
- Radleyred meadowEnglish · boy
- RaelynnEwe or grace, combined formEnglish · girl#116
- Ragnarwarrior of the gods, divine counselNorse · boy
- Rajeshking of kings, rulerHindi · boy
- Ramseywild garlic island, raven's islandEnglish · boy
- Raquelewe, innocenceHebrew · girl
- Rashmiray of sunlight, beam of lightHindi · girl
- Ravenraven bird, dark-hairedEnglish · unisex#404
- Redmondwise protector, counsel protectionEnglish · boy
- Reinhardtbrave counselGerman · boy
- Rekhaline, artistic mark, beautyHindi · girl
- Remioarsman, rowerFrench · boy#787
- RemyOarsman or remedyFrench · unisex#408
- Reneereborn, born againFrench · girl
- Reubenbehold, a sonHebrew · boy#889
- Rezacontentment, satisfaction, divine approvalPersian · boy
- RhysandFictional name, derived from Welsh Rhys (ardor)Welsh · boy
- Rikuland, continent, solid groundJapanese · boy
- RileyRye clearing or courageousIrish · unisex#48
- RioRiverSpanish · unisex#532
- Riverflowing body of waterEnglish · unisex#111
- Rivkato bind, captivatingHebrew · girl#629
- Riyasinger, graceful, gemHindi · girl
- Rohanascending, growing, healingHindi · boy#812
- Rohitred, the first rays of sunHindi · boy
- Roisinlittle roseIrish · girl
- RomanCitizen of Rome, or strong and powerfulLatin · boy#42
- Ronanlittle sealIrish · boy#247
- RoryRed king or great kingIrish · unisex#199
- Rowanrowan tree, little red oneIrish · unisex#59
- Roxiebright, radiantEnglish · girl
- Rubenbehold, a sonHebrew · boy#480
- RubyDeep red precious gemstoneLatin · girl#64
- Rufusred-hairedLatin · boy
- Rumibeauty, flowJapanese · girl
- RyderKnight, mounted warrior, or horsemanEnglish · boy#133
- Saanvigoddess Lakshmi, one who will be followedHindi · girl#944
- Sableblack, sable furEnglish · girl
- Sadehonor confers a crownAfrican · girl
- Sadieprincess, noblewomanHebrew · girl#50
- Sagaseeing one, story, legendNorse · girl
- SalempeaceHebrew · unisex#436
- Salimsafe, peaceful, flawlessArabic · boy
- Samirentertaining companion, lively conversationalistArabic · boy#643
- Sanaradiance, brilliance, splendorArabic · girl
- Sang-heeeverlasting joy, perpetual happinessKorean · unisex
- SannelilyDutch · girl
- Saoirsefreedom, libertyIrish · girl
- Saraprincess, noblewomanHebrew · girl#198
- Sarahprincess, noblewomanHebrew · girl#90
- Saraimy princessHebrew · girl#425
- Sawyerone who saws woodEnglish · unisex#122
- Scarlettbright red, scarlet clothEnglish · girl#32
- Se-youngbright and prosperous, auspicious brillianceKorean · unisex
- SeamussupplanterIrish · boy
- Selimsafe, peaceful, flawlessTurkish · boy
- Selinrushing water, torrent, moonlightTurkish · girl
- Seo-junauspicious and handsomeKorean · boy
- SerenstarWelsh · girl
- Serenecalm, peaceful, tranquilLatin · girl
- Sergeiservant, protector, shepherdRussian · boy
- Serkanchief of blood, noble leaderTurkish · boy
- Shantipeace, tranquility, calmSanskrit · girl
- ShastauncertainNative American · unisex
- Shilohtranquil, place of peaceHebrew · unisex#278
- Shin-aefaithful love, trustworthy affectionKorean · girl
- Shirasong, poetryHebrew · girl
- Shlomohis peace, peacefulHebrew · boy
- Siddharthone who has accomplished a goalHindi · boy
- Siegfriedvictorious peaceGerman · boy
- Sigridbeautiful victory, victory and wisdomNorse · girl
- Silaswood, forestLatin · boy#71
- SineadGod is graciousIrish · girl
- Skylerscholar, eternal life, skyDutch · unisex#671
- Solacecomfort in times of distressLatin · girl
- Solangesolemn, dignifiedFrench · girl
- SoleilsunFrench · girl#758
- Soo-jinexcellent and preciousKorean · girl
- Soo-yeonexcellent and beautiful, graceful lotusKorean · girl
- Sorasky, heavensJapanese · unisex
- SorensternLatin · boy#464
- StellastarLatin · girl#52
- SterlingstarlingEnglish · unisex#346
- Su-binrefined and distinguishedKorean · unisex
- Sukibeloved, cherished oneJapanese · girl
- Suryasun, supreme lightSanskrit · boy
- Sylasof the forest, wood-dwellerLatin · boy#440
- Sylviefrom the forestFrench · girl#282
- Tae-mingreat people, grand and cleverKorean · boy
- Taiwothe first to taste the worldAfrican · unisex
- Takanoble, hawk, highJapanese · unisex
- Tamarpalm tree, date palmHebrew · girl
- Tarastar, hill, goddessHindi · girl#847
- Tariqmorning star, he who knocks at the doorArabic · boy
- Taylorone who cuts cloth, tailorEnglish · unisex#403
- Thandibeloved, loving oneAfrican · girl
- Theagoddess, divineGreek · girl#353
- Theodivine giftGreek · boy#82
- TheronhunterGreek · boy
- ThomastwinGreek · boy#34
- Tiernanlittle lordIrish · boy
- Titanpowerful giant, one of great strengthGreek · boy
- Titushonourable, or strongLatin · boy#358
- Tovagood, beautifulHebrew · girl
- Tristansorrowful, tumultCeltic · boy#309
- Tulaydream moon, moon haloTurkish · girl
- Unathe one, lambIrish · girl
- Urimy light, my flameHebrew · boy
- Valorcourage, bravery in battleLatin · unisex
- Varunlord of the waters, god of the oceanHindi · boy
- Vedaknowledge, sacred wisdomHindi · girl#739
- Verafaith, truthRussian · girl#205
- Vesperevening star, evening prayerLatin · girl
- Vestahearth, home fireLatin · girl
- Vihaandawn, morning, first ray of sunHindi · boy#910
- Vikramvalor, heroic stride, prowessSanskrit · boy
- VirgiluncertainLatin · boy
- Virtuemoral excellence, goodnessLatin · girl
- Waleednewborn, one who is bornArabic · boy
- Walkercloth walker, one who walksEnglish · boy#78
- Waylonland beside the roadEnglish · boy#56
- Wesleywestern meadowEnglish · boy#52
- Westonfrom the western townEnglish · boy#55
- Wilhelmresolute protectorGerman · boy
- Willaresolute protector, will helmetGerman · girl#422
- Willemresolute protectorDutch · boy
- Williamresolute protector, strong-willed warriorGerman · boy#9
- Willowwillow tree, gracefulEnglish · girl#44
- Won-heefirst joy, primary happinessKorean · girl
- Woo-jincosmic and preciousKorean · boy
- Wyattbrave in war, little warriorEnglish · boy#38
- Xadenunknown; likely inventedEnglish · boy
- Yaelmountain goat, to ascendHebrew · girl
- Yarasmall butterfly, water lady, strengthArabic · girl#507
- Yasminjasmine flowerPersian · girl#959
- Ye-juntalented and handsomeKorean · boy
- Ye-ringraceful jewel, beautiful jadeKorean · girl
- Yemibefit meAfrican · unisex
- Yiskathe night has passedNative American · boy
- YonahdoveHebrew · unisex
- Young-jaeprosperous and talented, flourishing talentKorean · boy
- Yukisnow, happiness, good fortuneJapanese · unisex
- Yumibeauty, archery bow, reasonJapanese · girl
- Yun-seoshining and auspicious, lustrous felicityKorean · girl
- Yunagentle, tenderKorean · girl#952
- Yurilily, farmer, light of GodJapanese · unisex
- Yutoexcellence, gentleness, soaringJapanese · boy
- Zahraflower, blooming, radiantArabic · girl#540
- Zaraflower, princess, dawnHebrew · girl#212
- Zdenkawoman from SidonSlavic · girl
- Zephyrwest windGreek · unisex
- Zeynepprecious stone, father's jewelTurkish · girl
- Zoalife, living beingGreek · girl
- ZoelifeGreek · girl#31
- ZofiawisdomPolish · girl
- Zolabe calm, be quietAfrican · girl
- Zuribeautiful, goodAfrican · girl#329
questions about two-syllable baby names
What are popular two-syllable baby names?
Popular two-syllable baby names include Aarav, Abhay, Abram, Ada, Advait. Browse all 716 two-syllable names in our directory.
Which two-syllable baby names are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular two-syllable baby names are Liam (#1 for boys), Charlotte (#2 for girls), Noah (#2 for boys), Emma (#3 for girls) and Henry (#5 for boys).
Which two-syllable baby names are rising in popularity?
Murphy has climbed from #967 in 2020 to #397 in 2025. Sylvie (#775 to #282) and Marlowe (#927 to #523) are also rising.
What are some unique two-syllable baby names?
Abhay, Cyril, Halston, Manish and Roxie were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025, so they stay distinctive while still carrying real meaning and history.
Are two-syllable baby names more common for girls or boys?
Of 716 two-syllable baby names on HushName, 297 are girls' names, 318 are boys' names and 101 are unisex.
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