One Syllable Names for Boys

Bryn

Welsh

"hill"

The simple and attractive Bryn is well used for boys in Wales, and does have a history as a male name in the US, although both Bryn and Brynn are currently far more popular for girls. Fans of British…

Brinn

Brinn is a name with Celtic origins, derived from the Welsh name 'Bryn' meaning 'hill' or 'mound'. While traditionally more common as a feminine name, it has emerged as a masculine option with a…

Brin

Welsh

"hill"

The many variations of Brynn are far more popular for girls than boys in the US, but if you’d like to use it on a son, Brin is the most masculine of all the spelling options. It’s a very popular name…

Buhl

Buhl is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning historically more as a surname than a first name. It derives from Middle High German 'bühel' meaning 'hill' or 'mound,' originally…

Buff

Modern nickname, also color name

Has too many slangy connotations to be considered.

Burges

Burges is a masculine name of English origin, primarily known as a surname before its occasional use as a first name. It derives from Middle English 'burgeis,' meaning 'inhabitant of a borough' or…

Birk

Birk is a masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots. It derives from the Old Norse 'björk' or German 'birke,' both meaning 'birch tree.' In Nordic countries, the birch symbolizes new…

Bourke

Bourke is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, derived from the surname de Búrca or Burke, which comes from the Norman 'de Burgh' meaning 'from the fortress or stronghold.' The name entered…

Birke

Birke is a masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian origins, derived from the word for "birch tree." In German, "Birke" directly translates to birch, making this a nature-inspired name that…

Berke

Berke is a masculine name with Turkish origins, meaning 'strong,' 'firm,' or 'solid.' It was notably the name of several Mongol leaders, including the grandson of Genghis Khan who ruled the Golden…

Byrnes

Byrnes originated as an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Broin,' meaning 'descendant of Bran,' where Bran referred to 'raven.' As a masculine given name, Byrnes represents the growing trend…

Byrne

Byrne is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, derived from Ó Broin, meaning "descendant of Bran." The name Bran translates to "raven" in Gaelic, giving Byrne associations with this…

Beirne

Beirne is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Ó Beirn, meaning 'descendant of Bjorn' or 'descendant of the bear.' The name combines Norse and Gaelic influences, with…

Burtt

Burtt is a masculine name of Germanic origin, likely derived from names containing the element 'bert' or 'brecht,' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' It can be considered a variant spelling of Burt, which…

Busch

German

"dweller near the bush"

For stalwart Republicans only.

Busche

Busche is an uncommon masculine name that originated as a German surname. It derives from Middle High German 'busch' meaning 'bush' or 'thicket,' typically describing someone who lived near a…

Buzz

Modern nickname

Brother for Biff and Bud. McFly rocker Tom Fletcher transformed this from midcentury short form to modern cool name when he used it for his newborn son.

Byatt

English

"by the enclosure"

For fans of the (female) author A. S. ; makes an interesting alternative to Wyatt or the hotelish Hyatt.

Cayde

Variation of Cade

"round, barrel"

With Cade and Kade creeping back up the charts and Cayden, Kaden, and co. remaining popular, this alternative spelling of the the old English surname is given to around 165 boys each year. Used for a…

Caide

Caide is a contemporary masculine name with possible Celtic origins, likely a modern variation of Caden, Kade, or the Irish name Cáid. The name has a strong, concise sound while its spelling gives it…