One Syllable Names for Boys

Dink

Dink is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may have originated as a nickname for names like Dominic or as a short form of Dinkins. In some contexts, it has been used as a…

Jep

Diminutive of Jeptha

Jules Jephtha "Jep" Robertson, one of the stars of A&E's Duck Dynasty , is singlehandedly reviving this obscure nickname name. It's also allegedly been used as a nickname for Geoffrey and a little…

Purl

Purl is an uncommon masculine name derived from an English word with multiple meanings. In textile crafts, 'purl' refers to a specific knitting stitch, while in nature, it describes the gentle sound…

Abb

Abb is a rare masculine name of Old English origin, derived from a diminutive form of 'Abbott.' The name literally refers to 'father' or 'abbot,' designating the head of a monastery. Historically, it…

Ah

Ah is an extremely rare masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Chinese, it functions as a prefix expressing familiarity or affection when added to names or kinship terms. In Arabic…

Bunk

Bunk is an uncommon masculine name that likely originated as a nickname before occasionally being adopted as a given name. It may derive from the German 'bunke' meaning 'bone' or could be a short…

Clell

Clell is an uncommon masculine name with American folk roots, possibly originating as a shortened form of 'Cleland' or a variant of 'Cleall,' surnames of Scottish and English origin. This rare name…

Cleave

Cleave is a masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English word that interestingly has two contradictory meanings: 'to split apart' and 'to stick together.' This duality gives the…

Fleet

English word name

"a group operated under unified control"

Fleet is one of the uncountable number of new word name possibilities, and a particularly cool choice at that. Connoting speed, Fleet beats Rush any day. Might be short for Fleetwood, but we prefer…

Lim

Lim is a concise masculine name with significant multicultural presence, primarily recognized as a common surname in East and Southeast Asia. As a given name, Lim has particular prominence in Korean…

Fount

Fount is a rare masculine name with English origins, derived from the word "fountain." It represents a source or spring of water, and metaphorically implies being a wellspring of qualities like…

Virgle

Virgle is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Virgil. The classical name Virgil derives from the Latin 'Vergilius,' possibly related to 'virga' meaning 'staff' or…

Irl

Irl is a compact, masculine name with both Irish and Germanic roots. In Irish contexts, it's believed to be a shortened form of 'Ireland,' potentially conveying patriotic sentiment. Its Germanic…

Leonce

French, Greek

"lion"

A chic French vintage name on the rise there for both sexes, which would make for an unconventional route to Leo.

Dorr

Dorr is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Old English 'dor' meaning 'door' or 'gate,' possibly indicating someone who lived near a prominent entrance or…

Sie

Sie is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In German, it can be a short form of Siegfried, meaning 'victory peace,' combining the elements 'sig' (victory) and 'fried' (peace). In Chinese…

Le

Le is a compact masculine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Vietnamese, it functions as both a surname and given name, meaning 'ritual' or 'ceremony.' In Chinese culture, it can mean…

Lott

Lott is a masculine name with biblical and Germanic origins. Primarily found as a surname, it derives from the biblical figure Lot, nephew of Abraham in the Book of Genesis. The name comes from…

Edw

Edw is a compact masculine name that functions primarily as a shortened form of Edward. The name Edward itself has Anglo-Saxon origins, meaning 'wealthy guardian' or 'prosperous protector,' combining…

Fed

Fed is a concise masculine name that typically serves as a nickname for names like Frederick, Federico, or Ferdinand. Of Germanic origin, it represents a shortened form conveying familiarity and…