One Syllable Names for Boys
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Dives
Latin
"rich"
In the biblical parable of the rich man and the beggar Lazarus, the rich man was sometimes given the name Dives (literally "rich" or "the rich one" in Latin). He turns up in literature and folk song…
Gibbs
English diminutive of Gilbert or Gibson
"shining pledge; son of Gilbert"
Upper crust pet form still used in some old money families.
Duje
Duje is a masculine name primarily found in Croatia, particularly popular in the Dalmatian region around Split. It originated as a Croatian form of the Latin name Domnius (or Domnio), connected to…
Ýmir
Icelandic variation of Ymir, Norse
"twin; cry"
Ýmir's roots are in Norse mythology — Ymir was the ultimate ancestor of the gods. In the Poetic Edda, Ymir's grandsons Odin, Vili, and Vé use his body to create the earth.
Zyire
Zyire is a contemporary male name with American origins, possibly created as a variation of Zaire (a former name of the Democratic Republic of Congo) or as a unique invention combining trendy…
Taym
Taym is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'servant of the exalted' or 'unique.' It can also be seen as a modern, streamlined spelling of the English word 'time,' giving it a contemporary,…
Mak
Mak is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Scottish and North English traditions, it functions as a short form of Marmaduke or Malcolm. In Southeast Asian contexts, particularly…
Zejd
Zejd is a masculine name with roots in Bosnian and broader Balkan Muslim naming traditions. It likely derives from the Arabic name 'Zayd,' which means 'growth,' 'abundance,' or 'prosperity.' In…
Lovre
Croatian, diminutive of Lovrenco, from Latin
"from Laurentum"
Lovre is short for Lovrenco, the Croatian form of Laurence. In Croatia it is currently popular in its own right.
Stav
Hebrew
"autumn"
A unisex season name that's rare in the US: it hasn't been in the charts for boys or girls since the early 2000s.
Riaz
Arabic
"meadows, gardens"
Variant of Riad.
Kien
Kien is a masculine name with Vietnamese origins, where it carries meanings of 'diligence,' 'intelligence,' or 'industriousness.' In Vietnamese culture, the name often represents scholarly…
Zai
Invented name
A modern invention in the style of Kai. Long I is the hottest vowel sound right now, so Zai is destined for wider use.
Moon
Word name
"moon"
This shimmery lunar name is rising in popularity as a middle name for both sexes, while as a given name, it's quietly but more popularly selected for girls, with 52 given the name in a recent year in…
Zayde
Zayde is a distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Yiddish word "zayde" meaning "grandfather," making it a meaningful choice for families honoring Jewish…
Gergö
Diminutive of Gergely, Hungarian
"vigilant, a watchman"
Gergő began as a nickname for Gergely, the Hungarian variation of Gregory, but is now a common given name in its own right.
Shant
Shant is a masculine name with Armenian origins, derived from the Armenian word meaning 'lightning' or 'thunderbolt.' In Armenian culture, the name carries connotations of power, energy, and swift…
Rioc
Breton
"king, ruler"
Also spelled Riok, this little-known Breton name is short yet strong.
Myers
Myers is primarily a masculine name that originated as an English and German surname before transitioning to occasional first-name usage. Derived from occupational roots, it historically referred to…
Ale
Diminutive of Alejandro, Spanish
"defending men"
Commonly heard as a nickname for Alejandro, but a rare sight on the birth certificate. Ale has only made the US charts for boys twice, once in 2005 and again in 2018.