One Syllable Names for Boys

Byll

Byll is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Bill, which itself is traditionally a diminutive of William. The unusual 'y' spelling gives this classic name a…

Bil

Bil is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a short form of names like William, Wilbur, or Bilal, or it could derive from Norse mythology, where Bil was a divine figure…

Bing

German

"kettle-shaped hollow"

When Kate Hudson named her second son Bingham and announced that she would be calling him Bing, it put this zingy nickname name out on the table. Before that, there was only one, further nicknamed…

Bix

Modern nickname

Bix is a cool and jazzy nickname name, thanks to that final x. It's largely associated with the legendary and influential cornet player (and inspiration for the novel Young Man With a Horn ), Bix…

Bjorne

Bjorne is a Scandinavian masculine name closely related to Bjorn, derived from Old Norse meaning 'bear.' The additional 'e' creates a spelling variant that softens the pronunciation slightly while…

Bjarn

Bjarn is a masculine name with Norse and Scandinavian origins, representing a variation of the more common Bjorn or Björn, which means "bear." This powerful name carries connotations of strength,…

Bjame

Bjame is a variant of the Scandinavian name Bjarne, which derives from the Old Norse elements "bjǫrn" meaning "bear" and "arn" meaning "eagle." This masculine name combines symbols of strength and…

Bjarne

Bjarne is a masculine Scandinavian name primarily used in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. It derives from the Old Norse 'Bjǫrn' meaning 'bear,' symbolizing strength and courage. The suffix '-e' or '-i'…

Black

Color name

Unlike Rose and Blue, this color name is Not Ready for Prime Time.

Blade

Word name

One of the new crop of boys' names that manage to be unconventional and macho at the same time — though Blade verges on the threatening.

Blayne

Blayne is a masculine name with Scottish and Gaelic origins, derived from the surname Blair or the Gaelic 'blár' meaning 'field' or 'plain.' This contemporary spelling variation of Blaine adds a…

Blayre

Blayre is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variant of Blair, which has Scottish and Gaelic origins meaning "plain" or "field." The unique spelling with the 'y' and final 'e' gives this…

Blaire

Blaire as a masculine name represents an interesting gender crossover from what has become more commonly used for girls in recent decades. With Scottish and Gaelic origins, Blaire derives from a…

Blayr

Blayr is a masculine name representing a modern spelling variation of Blair, which has Scottish and Gaelic origins meaning "plain," "field," or "battlefield." Originally a surname and place name,…

Blaize

Variation of Blaise, French

"to lisp, stammer"

A Blaise/Blaze hybrid that maintains neither the history of Blaise nor the wordiness of Blaze.

Vlas

Vlas is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russia and Eastern European countries. It derives from the Greek name 'Blasios' (Blaise), which passed into Slavic languages.…

Braz

Portuguese, variation of French Blaise, meaning uncertain

An interesting single-syllable name pronounced brahsh.

Blayze

Blayze is a modern masculine name that represents a creative spelling variation of 'blaze.' Derived from the English word referring to a bright flame or fire, Blayze evokes imagery of intensity,…

Blayse

Blayse is a modern masculine name that represents a contemporary spelling variation of Blaise. The original name Blaise comes from the Latin name 'Blasius,' derived from 'blaesus' meaning 'lisping'…

Blase

Blase is a masculine name with Latin and Greek origins, derived from 'Blasius,' which relates to 'blaise' meaning 'lisping' or 'stuttering.' The name is associated with Saint Blaise, a physician and…