One Syllable Names for Boys
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Pates
English
"Patrick's son"
A rare member of the "surnames-ending-in-S" crew that could honor a Patrick.
Ruan
Cornish
"Roman"
Variant of Rewan. This spelling of the medieval saint's name is found in the place name Ruan Lanihorne in Cornwall. The name is of uncertain etymology but most likely comes from "Roman".
Aoi
Japanese
"hollyhock; blue"
Roo
Diminutive
A cutesy nickname — identical sounding to the more substantial Rue and Roux.
Yrie
Variation of Irie, Jamaican
"positive and powerful"
A new spelling of Irie, a Rastafarian word-turned-name. News correspondent Yamiche Alcindor named her son Yrie Myles in 2023.
Cook
English surname
"cook"
A self-explanatory occupational name. With Baker hotter than ever, Cook could be a distinct possibility. A famous bearer is gallerist Cooke Maroney, husband of Jennifer Lawrence.
Laertes
Ancient Greek
"gatherer of the people"
An Ancient Greek name with a huge dose of literary credibility. Laertes was the father of Odysseus in Greek mythology, who therefore pops up in Homer's The Odyssey . Laertes is even more familiar to…
Creon
Greek
"ruler"
In Greek mythology, Creon was the king of Thebes.
Xane
Spelling variation of Zane, variation of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
As Zane and Zayn (and Zayne) get more popular, can Xane be far behind? Xane is one of the names that have risen the most on the charts since the turn of this century, though it's still under the Top…
Shael
Hebrew
"to inquire"
A lovely underused member of the group of Hebrew names ending in -el.
Tur
Bosnian mythological name
In Bosnian mythology, Tur is a bull that holds the world on his back. According to legend, whenever he moves his horns, an earthquake happens. It is said that should Tur one day move his whole body,…
Phox
Variation of Fox
Stick with Fox, please.
Vahe
Vahe is a masculine Armenian name with ancient roots, meaning 'to give' or 'gift.' This concise yet powerful name carries significant historical importance in Armenian culture, as it was the name of…
Kyi
Ukrainian deity
The name of the legendary founder of the capital city of Ukraine — Kyiv. In one source, Kyi is associated with smithery.
Sael
Old Norse, Icelandic
"happiness, prosperity"
Sæl is an Old Norse word used as a greeting in modern Icelandic. As an American baby name, Sael is more likely a spin on more popular choices like Gael.
Kells
Irish, English
"fair hilltop, head fort, helmet"
This cool surname and place name has multiple origins. As an Irish place name, it may derive from the Gaelic for "fair hilltop" or "head fort', while as a surname it comes from the Norse name Ketill,…
Yssac
Yssac is a masculine name that serves as a rare variation of Isaac, which derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice.' This distinctive spelling gives a traditional name…
Prynce
Prynce is a modern masculine name derived from the English word "prince," ultimately coming from Latin "princeps" meaning "first, chief, leader." Unlike the traditional title, Prynce features a…
Kroi
Kroi is an uncommon masculine name with Albanian origins. In Albanian tradition, it means 'spring' or 'source of water,' symbolizing life, renewal, and vitality. This short, powerful name has deep…
Uku
Estonian deity
God of the sky, weather, thunder, and the harvest in Estonian mythology. His names in Finnish mythology include Ukko, Äijä, and Äijö.