One Syllable Names for Boys
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Toke
Danish and German
"Thor's spear"
Danish form of the Old Norse Þórgeirr — Thorger is another variation. Beware of this name if you speak English. "Toke" refers to smoking marijuana — probably not something you want to be associated…
Åge
Norwegian
"ancestor"
Åge is a common element of Scandinavian names — in Sweden, it's a nickname for August — but it's also a given name in its own right. It comes from the Old Norse name Áki, meaning "ancestor".
Orme
English surname from Norse
"serpent"
An old money surname passed down in notable American families. Christopher Plummer's middle name was Orme. Orme was derived from the Middle English given name Orm, which in turn came from the Old…
Qhawe
Xhosa and Zulu
"hero"
Derived from the Xhosa and Zulu word for "hero", qhawe
Merse
Hungarian, meaning unknown
Avu
Tamil, possibly "gift of God"
"gift of God"
An appealing Hindi name borne by Mindy Kahling's architect father Avu Chokalingam. She bestowed it on her son Spencer as a middle name in 2020.
Mauz
Hebrew; German surname
"fortress, God's protector; mouse"
This rare name received national attention in 2021 when actor Frankie Muniz and his wife Paige named their son Mauz Mosley. The variation they used stems from the Hebrew word Mauzzim , literally…
Óskar
Óskar is the Icelandic, Faroese, and Hungarian form of Oscar, a name with ancient Celtic and Norse roots. The original Old Norse elements 'ás' (god) and 'geirr' (spear) combine to mean 'divine spear'…
Troels
Danish
"Thor's arrow"
Troels is the Danish form of the Old Norse name Þórgísl, meaning "Thor's arrow".
Blythe
English
"cheerful"
Blythe originated as a nickname for an upbeat person, coming from the Old English word bliðe, meaning "merry" or "cheerful." It was later adapted into a surname, and while it did see some use as a…
Kalf
Old Danish and Old Swedish
"calf"
Willkes
Willkes is an unusual masculine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of the surname Wilkes, which itself derives from medieval diminutives of William (meaning "resolute protector" or…
Kix
Modern Invented, possibly from "Kicks"
"Kicks"
While many Americans will likely think of the cereal brand, Kixhas been featuring in the US stats since 2009, given to a handful of boys each year. In a recent count, it was given to 16 boys, though…
Joash
Hebrew
"fire of god"
An unusual Biblical name with modern appeal, borne by the father of Gideon, a king of Judah, and a son of King Ahab of Israel.
Epes
English surname
"aspen tree; red; shriek"
Epes is often considered a variation of the surname Epps, which typically refers to the aspen tree, from the Old English word æpse . Some branches of Epes may have derived from the Middle English…
Kolr
Old Norse
"coal"
Gestr
Old Norse
"guest"
Tuan
Tuan is a masculine name with rich multicultural origins, most prominently Vietnamese, where it means 'gentleman' or 'dignified person.' In Vietnamese usage, it's often paired with another name like…
Bj
Modern, initials B + J
A two-initial nickname sometimes used on birth certificates — although these initials have a slang meaning you may prefer to avoid.
Wylde
Variation of Wild; English surname
"wild"
The Wylde spelling puts an old-school, surnamey spin on hot modern word name Wild.