One Syllable Names for Boys

Bendt

Bendt is a masculine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly common in Denmark. It represents a Nordic variant of Benedict, which derives from Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed.' The name has…

Bennt

Bennt is an unusual masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Bent or Bennett. It likely has Germanic or Scandinavian origins, where Bent is a traditional name derived from Benedict,…

Min

Min is a concise, impactful masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Chinese, Min (闵) means 'quick' or can represent 'sensitivity and compassion,' depending on the character used. In Korean,…

Bered

Hebrew

"hail"

Mentioned in the Old Testament as both a place-name and a grandson of Ephraim, this would make a fairly obscure biblical choice.

Berg

German

"mountain, hill"

Earthbound surname that few would make as first choice.

Bergh

Bergh is a surname of Dutch and German origin that has occasionally been used as a masculine given name. Derived from the word for 'mountain' or 'hill' in Germanic languages, it was traditionally…

Burgh

Burgh is an uncommon masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English word for fortress, town, or settlement. As a surname-turned-first-name, Burgh carries connotations of…

Burg

Burg is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the word meaning 'fortress,' 'castle,' or 'fortified settlement.' Historically, it functioned primarily as a surname for people who lived…

Bern

German

"bear"

Hip short form of Bernard, also Swiss place-name.

Berne

Scandinavian, Germanic

"bear"

Succinct and strong, familiar but rare, Berne maybe interepteted in several ways: firstly, as a surname, from the Germanic element bern , it has been likely given to to descendants of Bernards. More…

Bernt

Bernt is a masculine name of Scandinavian and Germanic origin, functioning as a variation of Bernard or Bernhard, which derives from elements meaning "bear" and "brave" or "hardy." Particularly…

Butch

Nickname name

Old-school nickname ala Spike and Babe that's favored by some hipster parents.

Biff

American nickname

The quintessential midcentury nickname, famously found in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." Biff is late 19th century slang meaning to "hit", so Biff may have originated as a nickname for a…

Bill

English, diminutive of William

"resolute protection"

Most Bills today are dads...or grandpas. The younger Williams are usually nicknamed Will, or called by their full names.

Byll

Byll is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Bill, which itself is traditionally a diminutive of William. The unusual 'y' spelling gives this classic name a…

Bil

Bil is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a short form of names like William, Wilbur, or Bilal, or it could derive from Norse mythology, where Bil was a divine figure…

Bing

German

"kettle-shaped hollow"

When Kate Hudson named her second son Bingham and announced that she would be calling him Bing, it put this zingy nickname name out on the table. Before that, there was only one, further nicknamed…

Birt

Birt is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins. It likely developed as a shortened form of names containing the element 'bert' or 'brecht,' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' It may also have…

Bix

Modern nickname

Bix is a cool and jazzy nickname name, thanks to that final x. It's largely associated with the legendary and influential cornet player (and inspiration for the novel Young Man With a Horn ), Bix…

Bjorne

Bjorne is a Scandinavian masculine name closely related to Bjorn, derived from Old Norse meaning 'bear.' The additional 'e' creates a spelling variant that softens the pronunciation slightly while…