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One-Syllable Cowboy Names

  1. Zeb

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Zebediah or Zebulon

    • Description:

      Short and to-the-point, it turns an ancient biblical name into a friendly cowboy.
  2. Cord

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Cordell

    • Meaning:

      "maker or seller of rope or cord"

    • Description:

      This is the kind of strong one-syllable boy's name many parents are seeking these days. The more musical Chord was introduced by hot young actor Chord Overstreet.
  3. Abe

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Abraham. Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "father of multitudes"

    • Description:

      Old-time nickname that's following in the fashionable footsteps of cronies Jake and Sam. Abe feels both fresher and cuter -- which is maybe the same thing? -- than those choices right now. You can also get to Abe via Abel, which may prove a friendlier formal name than the gray-bearded Abraham.
  4. Chaz

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Charles

    • Description:

      The jazziest nickname for Charles.
  5. Redd

    • Description:

      Redd is a masculine name that originated as a nickname for people with red hair or ruddy complexions before evolving into an independent given name. Derived from the Old English 'read' meaning "red," the distinctive double-d spelling gives the name added character and visual impact. Redd carries associations with vitality and distinctiveness, often evoking images of strength and individuality. While never extremely common as a first name, it has appeared occasionally throughout the 20th century, sometimes gaining recognition through cultural figures like comedian Redd Foxx. The name has a punchy, concise quality that fits with the trend toward brief, impactful male names. Redd's simplicity belies its strong presence, making it a bold choice with historical roots.

  6. Job

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "persecuted"

    • Description:

      If you focus on the patience of the biblical Job, rather than his trials, the name becomes more usable. He was, after all, the Old Testament hero of the Book of Job, whose faith was severely tested by God but remained faithful. The name was was used by Puritans and Christian fundamentalists and can be found in the novels of Dickens, George Eliot and Robert Louis Stevenson..
  7. Yates