One Syllable Names for Boys
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Kip
American diminution of Christopher, Greek and Latin
"bearer of Christ"
Kip Thorne, nobel laureate and long-time colleague of Stephen Hawking, is just one of several Kips who don't have a longer name. But Kip is often short for Christopher.
Kitt
Variation of Kit, diminutive of Christopher and Katherine
The extra 'T' makes this nickname name a little more substantial.
Cian
Irish
"ancient"
A handsome Irish name for boys, very popular in that country, but in the US this traditional spelling might cause pronunciation problems. Still, whether Cian or Kian, it's simple and straightforward…
Chen
Chinese
"great, tremendous"
Asian name with positive meaning.
Keen
English, Irish
"bold, brave; battle"
Actor Mark Ruffalo honed this surname down to its basics when he chose it for his son. A more usable expansion might be the Irish surname Keenan/Keenen.
Keandre
Keandre appears to be a modern compound name formed from the prefix 'Ke-' and 'Andre.' Andre derives from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'warrior.' The 'Ke-' prefix may be a phonetic…
Keene
Keene is a masculine name of English origin functioning primarily as a surname before its adoption as a given name. It derives from the Middle English 'kene,' meaning 'bold,' 'sharp,' or 'eager.' As…
Keondre
Keondre is a masculine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly combining the popular 'Ke-' prefix with elements of names like Andre or Dre. The 'Ke-' prefix gained prominence in American…
Ciar
Irish
"dark"
Now that the Irish Ciaran and Ciara -- aka Kieran and Kiera -- are becoming more popular beyond their native shores, the short and strong Ciar might find some favor. As of now, more than 160 baby…
Kearn
Kearn is a masculine name with Celtic origins, primarily associated with Irish heritage. It likely derives from the Irish name Ciarán, meaning "little dark one" or "black," possibly referring to dark…
Kerne
Kerne is an uncommon masculine name with possible Celtic origins. In Cornish tradition, 'kern' referred to foot soldiers or warriors, giving the name a strong, martial connotation. Alternatively, it…
Kern
Kern is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Germanic usage, it derives from words meaning "warrior" or "kernel" (suggesting the core or essence of something). In Irish…
Ché
Spanish, diminutive of JosÉ
Strongly associated with Cuban revolutionary Guevara.
Clare
Diminutive of Clarence
Nowadays, Clare tends to be viewed as a feminine name, but this is a short and sweet Irish-flavored name that could work just as well on a boy. Noted male bearers of the name Clare include Canadian…
Clair
Clair as a masculine name has French origins, derived from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, or famous.' While now more commonly used for girls in English-speaking countries (often spelled…
Bleu
French
"blue"
The Frenchified color name Bleu is notable in baby-naming history as the then-outrageous middle name of John Travolta and Kelly Preston's daughter Ella, born in 2000. Perhaps because blue is…
Clerc
Clerc is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the occupational term meaning 'clerk' or 'scholar' in Old French. Historically, it referred to someone who was literate or in religious…
Clarke
Variation of Clark
"scribe, clerk"
While Clark ranks in the Top 500 for boys, the Clarke spelling leans towards the girls' side. Regardless, the name works well for either sex.
Clerk
Clerk is an uncommon masculine name derived from an English occupational surname. Originally, the surname denoted someone who worked as a clerk or scholar, coming from the Old English 'clerc' or…
Chaune
Chaune is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain etymology, though it may be related to the French word 'chaîne' meaning 'chain' or possibly a variant of Shane or Shaun. The name has a distinctive…