There is a reason so many of the most-loved names worldwide land at two syllables. It is the length the mouth settles into easily, the length that rolls off a nickname, and the length that pairs most reliably with a longer surname.
Why two syllables works so well
A one-syllable name can feel abrupt next to a long surname. Three or more syllables can feel heavy. Two syllables gives you rhythm without bulk. It also tends to scale nicely as the child grows, sounding as natural in a playground as in a professional setting.
Two syllables is where a name breathes. Short enough to shout, long enough to sing.