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three-syllable baby names

Explore 390 three-syllable baby names. Each includes meaning, pronunciation, popularity ranking, and cultural context.

three-syllable baby names at a glance

Names
390
Girls · Boys · Unisex
245 · 113 · 32
Top origin
Latin
Most popular (2025)
Oliver #3

Our directory has 390 three-syllable baby names: 245 girls' names, 113 boys' names and 32 unisex names.

In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Oliver (#3 for boys), followed by Amelia (#4 for girls), Theodore (#4 for boys) and Sophia (#5 for girls). 174 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.

The most common origins are Latin (62), Greek (38) and Hebrew (29).

Cassian has climbed fastest, from #969 in 2021 to #479 in 2025; Cillian rose from #957 to #507 over 5 years.

For something less common, Abena, Bernardo and Florian were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.

They average 6.5 letters, from Ryu to Aethelthryth, and 100% have three syllables.

Climbing

  • Cassian #969 → #479 (2021–2025)
  • Cillian #957 → #507 (2020–2025)
  • Elio #832 → #388 (2021–2025)

questions about three-syllable baby names

What are popular three-syllable baby names?

Popular three-syllable baby names include Aaliyah, Abena, Abigail, Acacia, Adalbert. Browse all 390 three-syllable names in our directory.

Which three-syllable baby names are the most popular in 2025?

Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular three-syllable baby names are Oliver (#3 for boys), Amelia (#4 for girls), Theodore (#4 for boys), Sophia (#5 for girls) and Elijah (#7 for boys).

Which three-syllable baby names are rising in popularity?

Cassian has climbed from #969 in 2021 to #479 in 2025. Cillian (#957 to #507) and Elio (#832 to #388) are also rising.

What are some unique three-syllable baby names?

Abena, Bernardo, Florian, Leonor and Radmila 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 three-syllable baby names more common for girls or boys?

Of 390 three-syllable baby names on HushName, 245 are girls' names, 113 are boys' names and 32 are unisex.

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