One Syllable Names for Boys
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Keawe
Hawaiian
"the strand, the thread"
Keawe was the name of several Hawaiian chiefs and may be used as an epithet to symbolise powerful lineage. It appeared frequently in 19th century Hawaiian records as a given name and a surname, while…
Eise
Frisian
"sword"
This Frisian name is most famously borne by Eise Eisinga, an amateur astronomer who built a planetarium in his house. It still exists and is the oldest functioning planetarium in the world.
Mcguire
Mcguire is a masculine name that originated as an Irish surname, derived from the Gaelic 'Mag Uidhir,' meaning 'son of Odhar' or 'son of the pale-colored one.' As a first name, it represents the…
Orde
English surname
"point, ridge"
Unconventional British military officer Orde Wingate inherited his unusual given name from his mother, Mary Ethel Stanley Orde-Browne. Fittingly for his eventual profession (and that of his only son,…
Ömer
Turkish variation of Umar, Arabic
"flourishing, thriving"
Jannes
Dutch, German, Flemish and Scandinavian
"god is gracious"
A cool Germanic and Scandinavian short form of Johannes, from John.
Kol
Norse and Slavic
"dark or black-haired one"
Kol is a compact masculine name with Norse and Slavic roots. In Norse tradition, it derives from 'Kollr,' meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired one.' In Slavic languages, particularly Czech and Slovak, Kol…
Jhoan
Jhoan is a masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Joan or Juan. With Hispanic origins, particularly in Latin American countries, this variation adds a distinctive visual element while…
Crown
English
"crown"
A natural successor to the trend for royalty-related names, and (in a spiritual sense) for meaningful New Christian names. While the English word is pretty rare as a name, many names worldwide share…
Baaz
Urdu
"falcon"
Short and strong, with an animal meaning — Baaz would translate well into the English-speaking world.
Dyfed
Welsh place name
The historic name for the south-west corner of Wales, deriving from the British tribe of the Demetae.
Ziah
Hebrew
"highest point; helped by God"
A distinctive and sharp sounding name, Ziah has a modern yet well-established sound. It could derive from Zion, Josiah, Azariah, Aziah, Isaiah or similar.
Graves
Graves originated as an English surname derived from Middle English 'grave' or 'greve,' referring to either a steward/bailiff or someone who lived near a grove of trees. As a masculine given name,…
Wat
English antiquated short form of Walter, German
"army ruler"
Walter is an old school boys' name that is gently on the rise again. Short forms include Walt (as in Disney) and Wally, but Wat was once commonly used in England as a diminutive of Walter.
Mcneill
Mcneill is primarily a masculine surname of Scottish and Irish Gaelic origin that has occasionally transitioned to first-name usage. Derived from "Mac Néill," meaning "son of Niall," it connects to…
Ábel
Hungarian variation of Abel, Hebrew
"breath"
Iwo
Iwo is a masculine name with Japanese and Polish origins, creating an interesting cross-cultural connection. In Japanese contexts, it relates to Iwo Jima, the volcanic island known for the historic…
Rom
Hebrew
"high, lofty"
A small but mighty modern Hebrew name, Rom ranks in Israel's Top 100.
Rafeé
Rafeé is a variant spelling of Rafi or Rafee, originating from Arabic and Hebrew traditions. The name means 'exalted' or 'elevated' in Arabic, while in Hebrew it can relate to 'healing' or 'God has…
Abu
Arabic
"father"
Most names with the Ab beginning, including the more familiar Abigail and Abner, mean father, as does this streamlined Arabic choice. American children might recognize Abu as the name of Aladdin's…