One Syllable Names for Boys
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Dreux
French
"from Drewes"
This unusual name is a French place name, which became a surname and was brought over to Britain by the Normans. In modern usage, it's probably intended as a creative spelling of Drew.
Žan
Slovene variation of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
A Top 10 name in Slovenia, where it is a form of John. Žan is pronounced similarly to the French Jean.
Loan
Variation of Elouan, Breton and French
"light"
Modern French form of the saint's name Elouan. Loan is currently a Top 200 choice in France.
Wael
Wael is a masculine name of Arabic origin that carries the beautiful meaning of 'refuge' or 'sanctuary.' It can also connote 'returning to God' in some interpretations. The name has been used…
Shields
English or Irish surname
"hut; son of Siadhal"
As an English surname, Shields comes from the Middle English word scheld , meaning "hut" or "shelter." (This is also how the word "shell" was derived). The Irish Shields is an Anglicized form of Ó…
Drace
English
"dragon or man"
The exact origins of Drace are unknown — it may be a form of Drake, meaning "dragon" or perhaps of Drees, a Dutch variant of Andrew, meaning "man". Has potential alongside rhyming names like Chase…
Phlox
Greek
"flame"
A rare and striking flower name, in use in English since the late 19th century, which takes its name from the Greek word for "flame".
Toge
Japanese
"thorn"
Toge is a character afflicted with curse speech in the Jujustu Kaisen anime series.
Priit
Diminutive of Priidik, Estonian
"peaceful ruler"
Priit originated as a nickname for Priidik, the Estonian form of Frederick. These days it's more popular on its own than the original Priidik.
Marks
English, Dutch, or German surname
"son of Mark"
Marks is a surname that independently arose in several languages, most all of them as a patronymic form of Mark. Among Jewish families, Marks is typically a variation of Marx. Marx was a given name…
Jaire
Variation of Congo Zaire, variation of Hebrew Jair, "the river that swallows all rivers; to shine"
"the river that swallows all rivers; to shine"
Inspired by the rise of the African place name, Jaire is a recently new creation. The original form derives from a Congo term meaning "the river that swallows all rivers", and is currently a Top 500…
Bridges
English, word name and surname
"bridges"
Bridges is one of the new last names as first names ending in S that are so fashionable right now, joining Brooks, Wells, and Banks.
Babe
English
"little one, infant"
Born George Herman Ruth Jr, baseball legend Babe Ruth was so nicknamed because of his youthful looks and because he was a raw talent and favorite of his first club owner Jack Dunn of the Baltimore…
Ziad
Ziad is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root word meaning 'abundance' or 'growth.' The name carries positive connotations of increase, prosperity, and progress. Common throughout…
Swan
English
"bird name"
Obsolete Swanhild gives way to oh-so-modern Swan, joining the flock of newly fashionable bird names such as Wren and Lark. In France, the Swann spelling is fashionable for both sexes. But Swan…
Xion
Variation of Shion or Zion, Japanese, Hebrew
"tide, aster + remembrance; highest point"
With its distinctive X initial, Xion is a name that stands out, and more parents have been drawn to it in recent years. Currently given to around 90 babies each year, Xion is nearly four times as…
Qais
Qais is a masculine name of Arabic origin with rich cultural significance throughout the Islamic world. The name gained prominence through Qais ibn al-Mulawwah, the legendary poet from Arabian…
Àlex
Catalan short form of Alexander
"defending men"
Hug
Catalan form of Hugh
"mind, intellect"
A rare Catalan name that may be too cuddly for English speakers.
Troixes
Troixes is an extremely unusual masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be a modern invention or could have roots in Greek or Latin terminology. The name has a distinctive appearance with its…