One Syllable Names for Boys
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Psalm
English word name
"a sacred song or hymn"
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian added this new word name to the lexicon when they chose it for their second son and fourth child in 2019. It is now 7 times more popular than it was then, given to 120…
Jón
Icelandic and Faroese variation of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
A classic Top 10 name in Iceland, where it is the predominant form of John.
Kári
Variation of Kárr, Old Norse
"curly hair"
A name with Old Norse roots that at one time existed alongside the name Kárr, although Kári is the dominant form today. In recent years, it's been common in Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
Róbert
Róbert is the Hungarian, Icelandic, Slovak, and Czech form of the widespread masculine name Robert. With Germanic origins, the name combines the elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright),…
Stefán
Icelandic form of Stephen, Greek
"garland, crown"
A traditional, consistently common name in Iceland, where it is cognates with Stephen.
Óöinn
óöinn is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Odin (or Óðinn), the principal deity in Norse mythology. The chief of the Aesir gods, Odin was associated with wisdom, healing,…
Arnór
Arnór is a masculine name of Norse origin, combining the elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'ór' derived from Old Norse 'varr' meaning 'warrior' or 'guardian'. This powerful name has been used in…
Magnús
Icelandic variation of Magnus, Latin
"greatest"
The Icelandic form of the internationally popular Magnus, currently ranked in the Top 50 over there.
Rúrik
Rúrik is a masculine name of Norse origin, historically associated with Scandinavian royalty and nobility. Most famously, Rurik was the name of the Viking chieftain who, according to tradition,…
Sölvi
Icelandic variation of Sǫlvi, Old Norse
"temple of the Sun"
In Swedish, Sölvi is a feminine name and variation of Solveig. The Icelandic masculine form evolved from Sǫlvi, an Old Norse name no longer in use.
Björn
Swedish
"bear"
Björn is a pervasive Swedish name that can be found on popularity charts throughout Northern Europe and now in the US as well. There are too many renowned Björns (and Bjørns and Bjorns) to list them…
Jóhann
Icelandic form of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
The second-most-common variation of John in Iceland, behind Jón. Jóhann has had more steady rankings over the years.
Halldór
Halldór is a traditional Icelandic male name with deep Norse roots. It combines the elements 'hallr' meaning 'stone' or 'rock' and 'Þórr' referring to Thor, the god of thunder in Norse mythology.…
Ísak
Ísak is the Icelandic and Faroese form of Isaac, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice.' The name carries biblical significance as Isaac was the son of…
Úlfur
Icelandic form of Ulf, Scandinavian
"wolf"
A Top 20 name in Iceland with a lupine meaning.
Håkon
Håkon is a masculine name of ancient Norse origin, historically popular in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. The name derives from the Old Norse elements 'há' meaning 'high' and 'konr' meaning…
Luís
Luís is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Louis, a masculine name ultimately derived from the Germanic name Chlodovech, composed of elements meaning 'famous' and 'warrior.' The name gained…
Rúben
Portuguese, from Hebrew
"behold, a son"
The Portuguese form of Reuben,
Tomé
Portuguese variation of Tomás
"twin"
Diminutive of Tomás in Portuguese, in which Tomás is the common transcription of Thomas.
Vítor
Vítor is a masculine name of Portuguese and Brazilian origin, equivalent to the more familiar Victor. Derived from Latin 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner,' it carries strong associations with…