One Syllable Names for Boys
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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…
Derl
Derl is an uncommon masculine name with American roots, likely emerging as a shortened form of names like Darrell or as a variant of Darl. This short, single-syllable name gained modest usage in the…
Dwane
Dwane is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Dwayne or Duane, which originated from the Irish Gaelic name Dubhán, meaning "dark" or "black-haired." This particular spelling with a…
Kirt
Kirt is a masculine name primarily found in English-speaking countries, representing a variation of the more common Kurt or Curt. These names originated from the German Conrad, meaning "brave…
Rahn
Rahn is a concise masculine name with diverse origins. In German contexts, it derives from Middle High German 'rah' meaning 'slender' or 'thin,' originally a nickname for someone of slim build. It…
Dann
Dann is a masculine name that functions as a short form of Daniel or occasionally as an independent given name. The Hebrew name Daniel means "God is my judge" and has biblical roots, appearing in the…
Kem
Kem is a concise masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Egyptian, it relates to 'kemet,' referring to the 'black land' or fertile soil of the Nile valley. In Vietnamese traditions, it may…
Kennth
Kennth appears to be a variant spelling of Kenneth, a masculine name of Scottish and Gaelic origin meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire.' This particular spelling, missing the second 'e' found in the…
Kieth
Kieth is a masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Keith, which derives from an ancient Celtic surname and place name. The name originated from a Scottish clan name meaning 'wood' or…
Dwyane
Dwyane is a masculine name best known through NBA basketball star Dwyane Wade. The name appears to be a variant spelling of Duane or Dwayne, which themselves derive from the Irish surname Dubhán…
Brain
Misspelling of Brian
Brain is not a name, it's a misspelling of the long-popular Brian. What's really astonishing is not that it made the Top 1000 at all but that it hung on there for 25 years, from 1965 through 1989,…
Shad
Fish name; variation of Chad
"battle warrior"
Swam into style and quickly out again, on Chad's fish- er, coat-tails.