One Syllable Names for Boys
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Syre
Syre is a contemporary masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from 'sire,' a historical title of respect used to address nobility or royalty, ultimately from Latin 'senior'…
Ysai
Spanish variation of Isaiah, Hebrew
"salvation of the Lord"
Ysai is a less-known variation of the popular Isaiah.
Blai
Catalan form of Blaise
"to lisp, stammer"
This saintly choice is an example of the Catalan trend for short, streamlined names.
Mahé
French/Breton form of Matthew
"gift of God"
This gallicized spelling of Mazhe, itself a Breton version of Matthew, is currently popular for baby boys in France, where it ranks in the Top 100. But this is one European name that probably will…
Swayde
Swayde is a contemporary masculine name with a distinctive modern flair. Likely derived as a creative spelling variant of 'Slade' or influenced by the word 'suede,' it carries connotations of…
Chaos
English word name
"disorder and confusion"
Associated with havoc, disaster, and trouble, this bold moniker is unlikely to be many parents' first choice, but it has nevertheless been appearing in the US charts since 2006. It may appeal to…
Gaines
English
"trickery"
A fairly common surname, with little appeal but a profit motive as a first name.
Bane
Bane is a strong masculine name with multiple origins. In English, it traditionally means 'cause of distress or death,' deriving from Old English 'bana' meaning 'killer' or 'slayer.' In Slavic…
Mckay
Gaelic
"son of Aodh"
McKay is the Anglicized form of Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh" in Gaelic. Aodh is the origin of names such as Aidan and Hugh, making McKay a subtle way to honor people with those names.
Mcphee
McPhee is a masculine name that originated as a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Dhuibhshíthe,' meaning 'son of Dubhshith' (dark peace). As a first name, McPhee is extremely rare, though…
Hayze
Variation of Hayes, Hazy, or Haze
A modern looking choice that may be a variation of stylish surname Hayes ("hedged area") or a spin on the words Hazy and Haze, depending on how you pronounce it.
Ármin
Hungarian variation of Armin, German
"whole, universal; soldier"
A Top 100 name in Hungary, Ármin is believed to derive from the Old Germanic ermunaz meaning "whole, universal", though others argue it comes from Herman, meaning "army man" or "soldier".
Svit
Slovene
"dawn"
A uniquely Slovene name, ideal for a son born in the early morning.
Roe
English, Scottish, Irish, Norwegian, or Korean surname
"roe deer; wise protector; son of Ruadh; red; clearing; ability"
In the US, the multicultural surname Roe is primarily associated with the landmark Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade, which granted the federal right to abortion, though elsewhere it might be…
Nejc
Diminutive of Jernej, Slovene
"son of the furrow"
A popular Slovene nickname-turned-independent-name that, believe it or not, is related to Bartholomew. Nejc sounds like Nate.
Riot
English word name
"violent civil disorder"
Riot has all the sounds of a trendy name — the first syllable that of trendy choices like Ryder, Ryker, and Rylan, rhyming with Wyatt. But the strong negative connotations of the word, suggesting…
Uzi
Hebrew
"Jehovah is my strength"
Despite its biblical pedigree and popularity in Israel, it has far too many ties to the lethal submachine gun to find many fans here.
Aro
Finnish diminutive of Aaron
Aro is a cute name from Scandinavia which, given the popularity of similar names like Milo, Arlo etc might be ripe for more usage outside of the Nordic countries.
Xael
Spanish invented name
The invented name Xael debuted on the charts for boys in 2010. It is primarily used among Spanish-speaking families.
Truitt
English surname
"dry wood + river bend; true and strong"
More popularly spelled as Truett, this form has also been climbing the charts, given to 92 boys in the US in a recent year. Derived from Old Norse and English, it's related to the place name…