One Syllable Names for Boys
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Bain
Gaelic or Sindarin
"white, fair"
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic bàn , meaning "white, fair". It's also a name in J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional Elvish language, in which it means "beautiful".
Carl
German variation of Charles
"free man"
This no-nonsense German variation of Charles is strong and sturdy. A top choice throughout the 20th century, Carl is now verging on falling off the charts.
Crewe
Crewe is a masculine name derived from the Old Welsh 'criu' meaning 'ford' or 'crossing.' It originated as a place name in Cheshire, England, where the town of Crewe developed around an important…
Blair
Scottish
"dweller on the plain"
One of the first generation of cool surname names, now largely used for girls in the US, but still popular for boys in its native Scotland. A prominent association for Brits is former prime minister…
Card
Card is an unusual masculine name with English origins. It likely developed as a surname-turned-first-name, which is a common naming pattern in English-speaking countries. The surname Card may have…
Blane
Scottish
"yellow"
Blane is the attractive surname name of an important sixth-century Scottish saint, though Blaine is a more familiar spelling. Ultimately from the Old Irish Bláán, it has the coloful and upbeat…
Bail
Bail is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It could derive from the Old French 'baile' meaning 'bearer' or guardian, or from the Scottish surname Bail, which may have…
Lex
Diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
Cool short form of Alexander, fresher than Alex and less trendy than Xander... for now.
Knute
Norse
"knot"
A strong, powerful choice, ancestor of the modern Superboy Names. Knut is the name of the patron saint of Denmark; Knute Rockne was a legendary Notre Dame football coach. Knute is the middle name of…
Cnut
Cnut is a historical masculine name of Old Norse origin, most famously associated with King Cnut (or Canute) the Great, who ruled England, Denmark, and Norway in the 11th century. The name derives…
Blain
Blain is a masculine name with Scottish and Gaelic origins, derived from the Gaelic surname "Bláan" or possibly from a place name meaning "field" or "plain." It's also sometimes considered a…
Knut
Old Norse; Norwegian; Swedish; Danish
"knot"
This royal but common Scandinavian name is, in the US, linked to a single figure -- Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne. While Rockne's name was commonly pronounced like newt, the correct…
Cam
Diminutive of Cameron, Scottish
"crooked nose"
Cameron is still more popular as a boy's name than a girls and this simple, snappy short form works well for either sex.
Blayne
Blayne is a masculine name with Scottish and Gaelic origins, derived from the surname Blair or the Gaelic 'blár' meaning 'field' or 'plain.' This contemporary spelling variation of Blaine adds a…
Bay
English word, Old English
"an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"
Like River and Lake, a cool, refreshing modern water-related choice. This name is also associated with bay leaves, the bay laurel, the contemporary term of endearment, "bae", and the Old English word…
Kam
Kam is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins, giving it different meanings depending on context. In Vietnamese, Kam can mean 'orange' or 'citrus,' while in Chinese contexts it may…
Calm
Word name
A modern virtue name, particularly desirable in this pressure-cooker world.
Kal
Kal is a concise, powerful masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Norse mythology, Kal relates to 'cold' or 'frost,' while in Sanskrit it can mean 'time' or 'black.' The name also appears as…
Blade
Word name
One of the new crop of boys' names that manage to be unconventional and macho at the same time — though Blade verges on the threatening.
Baez
Spanish surname
The last name of folksinger Joan is melodic in its own right.