One Syllable Names for Boys
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Meek
English word name
"submissive"
This distinctly Puritan choice debuted on the charts in 2019. Historically, it was given as a name in reference to the biblical quote "blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."
Óðinn
Old Norse
"god of frenzy; poetic fury"
The original Old Norse form of the name we know today as Odin, and the most popular version in modern Iceland. Óðinn was ultimately derived from the Old Norse component óðr . which translates to…
Esme
French
"loved, admired"
Originally a male name in this single-E spelling, Esme or Esmé was borne by the first Duke of Lennox in Scotland in the 16th century, as well as by several of his male descendants. It became…
Sun
English word name or Korean
"sun; good, kind, virtuous"
A simple and appealing unisex Korean name with many possible meanings, depending on the hanja characters used. This spelling also coincides with the English word "sun", which is a nice bonus. Ray…
Raeed
Raeed is a masculine name of Arabic origin that carries the beautiful meaning of 'pioneer,' 'leader,' or 'explorer.' The name is derived from the Arabic root word relating to leadership and forging…
Rose
Latin
"rose, a flower"
Rihanna put Rose on the map for baby boys when she used it as the middle name for her son Riot. If James is a modern favorite middle name for girls, why not Rose for boys?
Younes
Younes is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant of Yunus or Jonah. The name derives from the Arabic word meaning 'dove,' symbolizing peace and gentleness. Younes appears in…
Nine
English word name
"number nine"
While Nine doesn't have the on-trend sounds or the spiritual significance that Seven does, its long monosyllable gives it potential as an unexpected middle name. Given to seven babies in a recent…
Vyan
Vyan is a short, distinctive masculine name with several possible origins. In Sanskrit, it relates to one of the five vital airs or 'pranas' in the body, representing the energy that permeates the…
Io
Japanese
"rely on + emperor, rely on + hero"
Io is most familiar to English speakers as a female name from Greek mythology, but in Japan it's used for both sexes.
Ymir
Norse
"twin"
Ymir is a name from Norse mythology, borne by a giant, the ancestor of all the jötnar and from whose body the world was formed by Odin. Likely meaning "twin", it is also the name of one of Saturn's…
Joon
Korean
"ruler, talented, handsome"
A simple and charismatic Korean name, also spelled Jun.
Swann
French
"nature and literary name"
A unisex French name that ranks in the Top 200 for boys and the Top 500 for girls there, inspired by a character with the surname Swann in Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time . As a given name, it…
Naksh
Naksh is a masculine name of Indian origin, primarily used in Hindu communities. The name derives from Sanskrit and carries meanings related to 'carving,' 'engraving,' or 'design.' It can be…
Moksh
Moksh is a masculine name with profound roots in Indian philosophy and Hindu traditions. The name directly translates to 'liberation,' 'salvation,' or 'spiritual freedom' in Sanskrit, representing…
Edo
German, Dutch, and Italian diminutive of Edward "wealthy, peace, noble"
"wealthy, peace, noble"
Edo is a truly pan-European name with a rich history, having origins in German, Dutch, Italian, Georgian, Croatian, and Slovene. Edo is typically a shortened version of Edward or Edoardo, or the…
Siah
Siah is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'Josiah' meaning 'God supports' or 'God heals.' It can also be connected to the Hebrew word for 'conversation' or 'meditation.' As a…
Khrome
Variation of Chrome, English word name
"compounds of cromium"
The latest metal name to make it as a baby name, although interestingly, Chrome is nowhere to be seen on the charts.
Ivy
Botanical name
Ivy is in the Top 50 for girls, but actually had some usage for boys for several decades. As more parents consider botanical choices for boys as well, Ivy could get some more love on both sides. In…
Yates
English
"gate"
A preppy English surname. Newscaster Megyn Kelly used it as a middle name for her son in 2009.