One Syllable Names for Boys

Gries

Gries is an extremely uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins. It primarily exists as a German and Dutch surname derived from Middle High German 'gries' meaning 'sand' or 'gravel,' likely…

Gull

Celtic

"long-winged swimming birds"

Suggests the salty, windswept air of the seashore.

Gun

Gun is a concise masculine name with varied origins across different cultures. In Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden, it functions as a short form of Gunnar, meaning 'warrior' or 'bold…

Gunn

Gunn is a masculine name with Norse and Scottish origins, derived from a surname that has several possible meanings. In Old Norse, it may come from 'gunnr' meaning 'war' or 'battle,' while in…

Staff

Staff is an unusual masculine name derived from an English occupational surname. Originally denoting someone who carried a staff as a symbol of authority or who made staffs, this name has Old English…

Gui

Short form of Guillermo, Spanish form of William

"resolute protection"

It's tempting to think of Gui as the Spanish form of Guy, but it's short for Guillermo.

Gye

Gye is an extremely rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from an English surname, a variant of Guy (from Germanic origins meaning "guide" or "wood"), or have Korean…

Veit

Veit is a masculine German name derived from the Latin name Vitus, which means 'lively' or 'full of life.' With ancient roots, this name has been used since medieval times, particularly in…

Gwyn

Welsh

"fair, blessed"

Short, simple, gentle, undeniably Welsh but easy to spell and pronounce – there's a lot to like about this underused gem. In the States it's been almost exclusively female, perhaps due to the greater…

Gwynn

Gwynn is a Welsh name that can be used for either gender, though it has historically been more common for males. Derived from the Welsh word 'gwyn' meaning 'white,' 'fair,' or 'blessed,' it was…

Gwin

Gwin is a rare masculine name with Welsh origins, likely derived from the Welsh element "gwyn" meaning "white," "fair," or "blessed." It may have begun as a shortened form of names containing this…

Guinn

Guinn is a masculine name with both Welsh and Irish origins. In Welsh, it derives from 'gwyn' meaning 'fair' or 'white,' while in Irish contexts it may be related to surnames like McGwynn or O'Quinn.…

Gwynne

Gwynne is primarily a Welsh masculine name, though it can also be used as a feminine name in some cultures. It is derived from the Welsh element "gwyn," meaning "white," "fair," or "blessed." As a…

Gyan

Sanskrit

"filled with knowledge"

Almost unknown in the western world, Gyan comes from a Sanskrit word for knowledge. It may appeal to parents looking for a name influenced by eastern philosophy, like Bodhi or Zen.

Haig

Armenian hero name; also English surname

"enclosed with hedges"

This very popular Armenian name represents a grandson of Noah, considered the father of the Armenian nation.

Haim

Sanskrit or variation of Chaim, Hebrew

"gold; life"

As an Indian name, Haim is an epithet of Lord Shiva. In the US, it was once more common as a variation of the Jewish name Chaim.

Haines

English, German

"enclosure, hedge"

A preppy surname of hidden German origin that would fit right in with currently trendy s-ending boy names like Brooks and Hayes, Haines ultimately comes from the name Hagen. Also spelled as Haynes,…

Haynes

English, German

"enclosure, hedge"

A cool, surname-style name, Haynes ultimately comes from the Germanic names, Hagen or Hagano. It fits in to the contemporary trend for -s ending names like Hayes, Townes, Brooks, and Briggs. Brought…

Hanes

Hanes is a masculine name with potential Welsh or Germanic origins. As a Welsh name, it may be related to the name Hannes, a diminutive of Johannes (John), ultimately meaning 'God is gracious.' In…

Halse

Halse is a rare masculine name with Old English origins, derived from a surname which itself came from a place name meaning 'a neck of land.' The name likely referred to a geographical feature in the…