One Syllable Names for Boys
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Ghaith
Arabic
"rain"
With an appealing, nature inspired meaning and a sharp, solid sound, Ghaith was among the fastest-rising names in Canada in 2022 and has since seen increased use in the US. Dubai based YouTuber,…
Xerxes
Persian
"hero among heroes"
The two X's may be a challenge for even the most intrepid baby namer. Xerxes was the name of two early kings of Persia and the Handel opera Serse or Xerxes is loosely based on Xerxes I.
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Zia
Arabic, Hebrew
"splendour, light, glow; shaking, trembling"
A succinct variation of Ziya, Zia is an Arabic boy name, with a glowing meaning, also used as the Urdu and Bengali transcription. Notable bearers of the name include Bangaledeshi politician Ziaur…
Kei
Japanese, Frisian
"blessing, wise, intelligent, gemstone; horn, victory or the people"
A succinct Japanese with plenty of positive meanings, Kei can denote wisdom, celebration, and excellence, along with (square) gemstones and Japanese Judas-trees, depending on which kanji is used. In…
Mcgeorge
McGeorge is a masculine name that originated as a Scottish and Irish surname, combining the Gaelic prefix 'Mac' meaning 'son of' with 'George,' which derives from Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or…
Jb
English, nickname
Initial nicknames have a cool, casual sound, but you'd have to be bold — or really want to leave your kid's options open — to put just the letters on the birth certificate.
Ákos
Hungarian from Turkish
"white eagle"
Thames
Nature name
Actress Jaime King gave her son Leo the middle name Thames, for the famous London river where she and her husband Kyle Newman were married. Thames is pronounced tehms, not necessarily common…
Thang
Thang is a masculine name found primarily in Vietnamese culture, where it carries the meaning of 'victory' or 'to win.' In Vietnamese naming traditions, names are chosen for their auspicious meanings…
Miel
Diminutive of Emiel, Dutch
"rival"
Short form of Emiel that stands on its own in the Dutch Top 100.
Ubbe
Swedish, Danish, Old Norse
"wolf; unfriendly"
Ubbe or Ubba was a 9th-century Viking and one of the commanders of the Great Heathen Army that invaded Anglo-Saxon England in the 9th century. It ultimately has its roots in either the Old Norse…
Iu
Catalan form of Yves
"yew wood"
This mini-member of the Ivo-Yves family of names is unlikely to appeal to English speakers, as it sounds like "ew".
Enes
Enes is a masculine name with multiple cultural roots. In Turkish culture, where it's quite popular, Enes means 'friendly' or 'sociable.' It also appears in Arabic-speaking communities, derived from…
Mcgwire
McGwire is a masculine given name that originated as an Irish and Scottish surname meaning "son of the dark-complexioned one" or "son of Gwyer." Its transition to first-name status likely gained…
Ynyr
Welsh form of Honorius
"honorable"
Ynyr is still quietly used in Wales, though the alternative modern form of ancient Roman Honorius is the simple Honor. The name is used in the 1983 sci-fi movie, Krull , which follows the adventures…
Zio
Italian word name
"uncle"
Zio is a pet form for names ending with 'zio', such as Maurizio, Marzio and Tiburzio. As a full name in Italian, though it wouldl be like naming your son Uncle Uncle.
Shlok
Shlok is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin with deep roots in Hindu tradition. The name literally means 'verse' or 'hymn,' particularly referring to the sacred verses in ancient Hindu texts like…
Vir
Vir is a concise and powerful masculine name with roots in several cultures. In Sanskrit, Vir means 'brave warrior' or 'hero,' making it particularly significant in Indian naming traditions. The name…
Liav
Hebrew
"my father"
This Hebrew name honors Dad in a subtle way and could be used as an alternative to Levi.