One Syllable Names for Boys
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Deane
Deane is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname meaning "valley" or "from the valley." It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a valley.…
Deen
Variation of Dean, Din, or Dinah, English, Arabic, Hebrew
"valley; religion, faith; God's judgement"
Simple and succinct, Deen is a multi-cultural choice with a number of possible origins. On one hand, it could be a spelling twist on the solid and surname-inspired Dean. Alternatively, it might come…
Chace
Spelling variation of Chase, French
"to hunt"
This unusual spelling was introduced via the hot young star of Gossip Girl , Chace (born Christopher Chace) Crawford, and experienced some mass interest, though it has fallen down the charts since it…
D'andre
D'andre is a masculine name that represents a stylistic variation of Andre, utilizing the distinctive D' prefix. Andre itself derives from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' The…
Dion
Diminutive of Dionysius, Greek
"child of heaven and earth; of Zeus"
A variation of Greek Dionysius, itself derived from the name of the god of wine, revelry, and dance, Dion gives a nod to mythology while also having historical ties to a student of Plato, to a Greek…
Del
English, diminutive
"small valley"
The kind of name last found in northern Wisconsin in the 1950s, and even then it was probably a nickname for Delbert.
Dell
Diminutive of Odell, English
"of the valley"
Originally a short form of Odell, a place name turned surname that hails from England.
Dennes
Dennes is a masculine name that likely originated as a variant spelling of Dennis or Denis. These names derive from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater. The more common form,…
Den
Den is a masculine name with several potential origins. It can be a short form of Dennis (derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and revelry) or names like Denham or Denzil. It also exists as…
Denes
Denes is a Hungarian masculine name equivalent to Dennis or Dionysius, ultimately derived from the Greek god Dionysus, associated with wine, fertility, and ritual madness. Pronounced DEH-nesh in its…
Dione
Dione is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, though it's sometimes used for females as well. In Greek mythology, Dione was a Titaness who, in some accounts, was the mother of Aphrodite with…
Deon
Variation of Dion
Though a variation of Dion, this name made it into 2013's Top 1000 while the original did not.
Dyrk
Dyrk is a masculine name with Germanic roots. It is a variation of Dirk, which derived from the Dutch name Diederik, meaning 'ruler of the people.' The unique spelling with a 'y' gives the name a…
Dirke
Dirke is an uncommon masculine name with possible Greek roots, potentially connected to the mythological figure Dirce (or Dirke in some translations), a queen of Thebes in Greek mythology. Though…
Dirk
Flemish and Dutch, contracted form of Derek
A perennial classic in the Netherlands, short-and-sweet Dirk is starting to feel like a fresher alternative to cousin Derek.
Derk
Derk is a masculine name of Dutch and Germanic origins, functioning as a variation of Derek or Dirk. These names ultimately derive from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning "ruler of the people" or…
D'shawn
D'shawn combines the prefix 'D' (sometimes representing 'De' or serving as a distinctive initial) with 'shawn,' a name of Irish and English origin meaning "God is gracious." The apostrophe creates a…
Dez
Diminutive of Desmond
More of an abbreviation than a short form that can stand on its own.
Des
Diminutive of Desmond
The cool clipped Des may be the part of the name wave of the future, with midcentury names like Des and Vic and Stan riding back into style on the heels of big brothers Max and Sam and Ray.
Bliss
English word name
"great happiness"
Bliss might once have seemed a far-out choice, but it has been on the rise for girls in recent years, alongside similar options such as Dream, Heaven, Halo, and Blessing. Associated with a state of…