One Syllable Names for Boys
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Achmed
Achmed is a variant spelling of Ahmed, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'most praised' or 'most commendable.' It derives from the same root as Muhammad and shares its positive connotations.…
Aja
Hindi
"goat"
Retro musical reference to classic Steely Dan rock album, but mostly for girls today.
Aki
Japanese; Finnish
"born in the autumn; ancestor"
A name known in several cultures, also through animated book character Tiger Aki. Finnish author Aki Ollikainen is another notable bearer.
Rick
Diminutive of Richard, Frederick
Last cool when Bogie roamed Casablanca.
Al
Al is a masculine name that primarily functions as a shortened form of names beginning with 'Al,' such as Albert (meaning 'noble and bright'), Alfred ('wise counselor'), Alexander ('defender of the…
Ric
Ric is a short, punchy masculine name that typically serves as a diminutive of Richard, though it occasionally stands alone as an independent given name. Richard comes from Germanic elements meaning…
Burt
Burt is a masculine name with Germanic origins, typically serving as a shortened form of Burton, which meant 'fortified settlement' or 'fortress town.' The name gained notable popularity in the…
Bert
English, diminutive of Albert and Bertram
A once-popular nickname for Albert and Bertram now being polished up by hip Brits, but still hibernating in the Land of Nerd over here.
Ailbhe
Irish
"world, light, white; rock"
While Ailbhe is predominantly used for girls today, it has a long history as a unisex name, borne by a female warrior in Irish legend and by a 6th-century Irish saint, patron of wolves, Munster, and…
Rich
Rich is a masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of Richard, which derives from Germanic elements meaning "powerful" and "brave ruler." As an independent name,…
Lex
Diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
Cool short form of Alexander, fresher than Alex and less trendy than Xander... for now.
Zan
Diminutive of Alexander, Greek
"defending men"
There's Zan and there's Xan--take your pick. Both of these are the latest generation of Alexander nicknames, Xan having been noticed first as a character on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (a rich source…
Xan
Diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
With the plethora of Alexes around, Xan (and Xander) have emerged as hot new nicknames for Alexander. Xan also stands well on its own. It can be found--not surprisingly--in several computer games.
Alf
English
"elf counsel"
Short form of Alfred that had fallen out of favor, but could come back alongside Alfie and other clunky old-style nicknames like Gus and Ike.
Fonz
Fonz is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through the character Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli from the popular American TV show 'Happy Days' that aired in the 1970s and 1980s. As a…
Alv
Alv is a concise masculine name with Nordic origins, particularly connected to Norwegian and Swedish heritage. Derived from Old Norse, the name means 'elf' or 'supernatural being,' reflecting the…
Broz
Broz is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in regions like Croatia, Slovenia, and surrounding countries. It functions as both a surname and given name in these cultures. Most…
Ange
Ange is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the Latin word "angelus" meaning "messenger" or "angel." While more commonly used as a feminine name in English-speaking countries, Ange is…
Ángel
Ángel is a masculine name with deep Latin roots, directly meaning 'angel' or 'messenger.' This spiritual name appears across numerous cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries where it…
Toncse
Toncse is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may have Hungarian or Eastern European roots, though documented usage is minimal. The name's unusual letter combination creates a…