One Syllable Names for Boys
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Muaz
Muaz is a masculine name of Arabic origin derived from the word meaning "protected" or "safeguarded." It holds significant historical importance in Islamic tradition as Muadh ibn Jabal (Mu'āḏ ibn…
Yared
Yared is a masculine name with deep biblical and Ethiopian roots. In Ethiopian tradition, Yared was a 6th-century composer and priest credited with creating the sacred music and notation system still…
Whitt
Whitt is a short, distinctive masculine name with English origins, derived from the surname Whitt, which itself is a variant of White. Traditionally, the surname referred to someone with fair or…
Kaz
Kaz is a compact, modern masculine name with multicultural roots. It can function as a standalone name or as a shortened form of longer names like Kazimir (Slavic, meaning 'destroyer of peace' or…
Sriansh
Sriansh is a masculine name of Indian origin, particularly associated with Hindu naming traditions. It likely combines Sanskrit elements, with 'Sri' representing prosperity, wealth, or divine…
Knoxx
Scottish
"round hill"
A updated spelling of stylish boy name Knox, which could be considered superfluous and totally cool, depending on your perspective. More than 60 boys were given this name in a recent year in the US:…
Ibn
Ibn is a masculine name of Arabic origin that literally means 'son of' or 'son.' Rather than functioning primarily as a standalone first name, Ibn traditionally serves as a patronymic element in…
Yoan
Yoan is a masculine name with multiple origins, appearing in French, Hebrew, and Slavic naming traditions. In French usage, it's a variant of Jean or Johan, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yohanan…
Kru
Kru is a short, distinctive masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the Kru people of West Africa (primarily Liberia and Ivory Coast), representing an ethnic heritage.…
Zein
Zein is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'beauty' or 'grace.' This elegant name has roots in Islamic tradition and is found throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The name can also…
Ryett
Spelling variation of Riot
"violent civil disorder"
Ryett feels like a trendy name, bringing to mind picks like Ryder and Ryker, as well as rhyming name Wyatt. However, being a homophone for "riot" might give some people pause. Ryatt is the most…
Maid
Maid is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. In Bosnian and other Balkan cultures, it derives from Arabic roots and is pronounced 'Ma-eed,' meaning 'one who is exalted' or…
Arth
Arth is a masculine name with Welsh origins, derived from the word "arth" meaning "bear." It shares roots with the more common name Arthur, which also has connections to bears in Celtic mythology. As…
Firth
Scottish nature name
"estuary or arm of the sea"
Highly unusual water name -- and actor Colin surname -- with a Scottish burr. Firth derives from the Old Norse word fjord.
Lans
Dutch variation of Lanzo, German
"land"
Lans is the Dutch variation of the German name Lanzo, which is also the origin of Lance.
Vian
Vian is a concise, sophisticated masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Latin 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'full of life,' or could be a shortened form of Vivian, which…
Kiah
Short form of Hezekiah, Hebrew
"God gives strength"
Drawn from old record books, Kiah is an antiquated nickname that feels perfectly appropriate for modern times -- maybe more so than father name Hezekiah.
Nute
Variation of Knute, Norse
"knot"
Nute made the popularity charts several times in the early 20th century, but hasn't seen any use since 1928. It's a form of Knute, an old Scandinavian name that means "knot."
Kayde
Kayde is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Cade, which has English origins meaning 'round' or possibly derived from a surname. Alternatively, it…
Shuang
Chinese
"frost"
Frosty unisex choice.