One Syllable Names for Boys
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Foy
Surname, from French
"faith"
This once-popular surname name (rhymes with Roy) has since faded away, but we think it has a simple, stylish charm.
Lish
Lish is a rare masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a shortened form of English names like Elisha or Aloysius, or derive from an old English word meaning 'happy' or…
Sing
Sing is a concise masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Chinese tradition, it can be derived from characters meaning 'star' or 'flourish,' representing aspirations for a bright, successful…
Polk
Polk is a masculine name with multiple origins. Most commonly, it's recognized as a surname derived from Scottish and Northern English sources, meaning 'pool' or 'small lake.' It gained some…
Neely
Short form of Cornelius, Neal, or McNeilly
"horn; cloud; son of the poet"
A nickname style name, Neely could derive from the strong, elegant Cornelius, as an elaboration of Neal or Neil, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the cool meaning "son of the…
Murl
Murl is an uncommon masculine name with American roots, possibly originating as a variant of Merle or Muriel. Dating back to the early 20th century in the United States, Murl experienced modest…
Floy
Floy is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Welsh name Floyd (meaning 'grey-haired' or 'grey'), function as a shortened form of Florence, or have roots as a…
Mearl
Mearl is a masculine name with roots as a variant of Merle or Merrill. Originating from Old French, the name is derived from 'merle' meaning 'blackbird.' It may also have connections to the Latin…
Hale
English
"someone who lives in a hollow; strong and hearty"
This name projects a sense of well-being, as in "hale and hearty", while also having a nature-adjacent meaning, referring to someone who lives near a hollow, a nook, or a remote area of land. Rhyming…
Schley
German surname
"one who lives by the Schlei river"
Clarnce
Clarnce is a variant spelling of the more common name Clarence, which has Germanic origins. The name derives from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'bright' or 'clear.' This alternate spelling retains the…
Doll
German or English surname
"foolish, mad, strong, ditch"
Briefly used as a male name in the early 20th century. Doll is a surname with a variety of origins and meanings, some more desirable than others.
Myrl
Myrl is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant of Merle or Merrill. The name has Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'famous' (meri) and 'sea, lake' (mari).…
Verl
Verl is a masculine name with Germanic origins, likely a shortened form of names containing the element 'ver-' meaning 'true' or 'faithful.' It may also be related to the German word 'Perle' meaning…
Harm
Dutch diminutive of Herman, German
"soldier, warrior"
Not a viable option if your baby is going to speak English.
Hoke
Hoke is a surname name with a Southern feel, thanks to Morgan Freeman's character in the Oscar-winning movie Driving Miss Daisy . Parents may have passed this name by because of the similarity to…
Verle
Verle is a rare masculine name with Germanic origins, possibly derived from words meaning 'truthful' or 'honest man.' It may also be a variant of Verlin or Verlon, which share similar etymological…
Joyce
Yes, the poet Joyce Kilmer ("Trees") was a man, the very last male named Joyce. And even for women, it's been in limbo for several generations.
Foch
French surname, meaning unknown
Foch made the Top 1000 in 1918, the year the Allied Powers declare victory in WWI. Ferdinand Foch was the Supreme Allied Commander, whose efforts led to triumph in 1918. That year, 58 sets of parents…
Gearld
Gearld is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Gerald, which has Germanic origins. The traditional Gerald derives from elements meaning 'spear' and 'rule' or 'power,' suggesting…