One Syllable Names for Boys

Claud

Claud is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Claudius, which comes from the Latin word 'claudus' meaning 'lame' or 'limping.' It's a shortened form of Claude, which…

Claus

Scandinavian and German variation of Nicolas

A very Christmas-y Christmas baby name , that may avoid the Santa image by instead adopting the alternative spelling Klaus.

Klay

Klay is a masculine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Clay. The traditional Clay derives from the English surname referring to someone who worked with clay or lived on clay-rich soil.…

Klee

German and Jewish surname

"clover"

The whimsical quality of the work of Swiss artist Paul Klee is somehow reflected in his name, although many would mispronounce it to rhyme with key. Say it like clay.

Cleanth

Greek

"glorious flower"

A Latinized form of Kleanthes, this name is best associated with literary and poetry critic, Cleanth Brooks.

Kleanthes

Greek, “glorious flower”

Clianth

Clianth is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek elements or a creative variation of names like Corianth or combining elements like "cli" (from Greek kleos meaning glory)…

Cleanthe

Cleanthe is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from 'Kleanthes' (Κλεάνθης). It notably belonged to Cleanthes of Assos, a Stoic philosopher who succeeded Zeno as the head of the…

Kleanth

Kleanth is a masculine name of Greek origin, a variant of Kleanthes (Κλεάνθης). In ancient Greece, Kleanthes was a notable Stoic philosopher who succeeded Zeno as the head of the Stoic school. The…

Cleante

Cleante is a masculine name with classical roots, derived from ancient Greek. It likely relates to the Greek name Kleanthes, which combines 'kleos' (glory) and 'anthos' (flower). The name carries…

Clianthes

Clianthes is an exceedingly rare masculine name with apparent Greek origins. It likely relates to Cleanthes, a Stoic philosopher who succeeded Zeno as the head of the Stoic school, or may connect to…

Clem

, English, diminutive of Clement

Laid-back and humble, with a distinctive down-home charm.

Cleon

Greek

"glorious, renowned"

Rare and distinctive name with intimations of antiquity, also a Shakespearean character.

Kleon

Kleon is a masculine name of ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek word 'kleos' meaning 'glory' or 'fame.' In ancient Greece, Kleon was a notable Athenian general and politician during the…

Clete

Greek, diminutive of Cletus

"called forth"

A sleek nickname name more attractive than its longer form, there have been a couple of prominent baseball player Cletes as well as the broadcast journalist Clete Roberts.

Cleve

Diminutive of Cleveland

Appealing short form of the stuffy Cleveland, occasionally used on its own.

Clift

Clift is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from geographical features, specifically referring to someone who lived near a cliff or steep slope. As a first name, Clift…

Cliff

Topographical name or short form of Clifford or Clifton

Cliff is a familiar, timeless short form -- never too popular, yet widely known -- that you might also think of as a geographical name ala Vale or Field.

Clyff

Clyff is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Cliff, which itself is typically a shortened form of Clifford or Clifton. These names derive from Old English elements meaning…

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…