One Syllable Names for Boys
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Estes
English, Welsh, and Spanish surname
"of the East"
For some, a name that will evoke the beauty of the national park in the Colorado Rockies.
Caide
Caide is a contemporary masculine name with possible Celtic origins, likely a modern variation of Caden, Kade, or the Irish name Cáid. The name has a strong, concise sound while its spelling gives it…
Jenö
Jenö is a traditional Hungarian masculine name pronounced approximately as 'YEH-nuh.' It corresponds to Eugene in English, ultimately deriving from the Greek 'Eugenios' meaning 'well-born' or…
Gene
Diminutive of Eugene, Greek
"wellborn, noble"
Like Ray, a formerly funky nickname name that is newly cool. Comedian Amy Schumer used it for her son. While technically Gene is short for Eugene, it can certainly be used on its own as an honor name…
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…
Ziek
Ziek is a masculine name of multiple potential origins. It may function as a Dutch short form of Ezekiel (meaning 'God strengthens'), or it could relate to various European and Jewish naming…
Zeek
Zeek is a short, punchy masculine name that typically serves as a diminutive form of Ezekiel, a biblical name meaning 'God strengthens.' With its strong 'z' sound and concise single syllable, Zeek…
Fabre
French surname
"blacksmith"
Fahd
Arabic
"panther, leopard"
Roar! This popular name in the Arab world was once almost unused by English speakers, but is now given to a few boys in the States each year. It can also be spelled Fahad and Fahed.
Faysl
Faysl is an uncommon masculine name likely derived from Arabic origins, possibly as a variant spelling of Faisal or Faysal, which means "judge" or "decisive." The name carries royal and noble…
Falk
Falk is a masculine name of Germanic origin that means "falcon." This concise, strong name has roots as both a given name and surname across Northern European countries, particularly in Germany,…
Axl
Variation of Axel, Scandinavian version of Absalom
"father of peace"
Guns 'n' Roses musician Axl (born William) Rose created this name by dropping a vowel, a la Barbra Streisand. The traditional Axel is more popular, though celebrity parents Fergie and Josh Duhamel…
Fain
Fain is a masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. In Old English, it meant "glad" or "willing," while in Middle English it conveyed being "pleased" or "content." The name also has…
Fayne
Fayne is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the Middle English word 'fain,' meaning 'glad,' 'willing,' or 'pleased.' Alternatively, it could be a variant…
Faine
English
"joyful"
A cool one syllable choice with a cheerful meaning.
Leigh
Variation of Lee, English
"pasture, meadow"
Leigh as a masculine name has Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English 'leah' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow.' While Leigh has become increasingly popular as a feminine name in recent…
Faust
Latin
"fortunate one"
Because the legendary Faust sold his soul to the devil, few parents would choose this for a child, although Fausto is commonly heard in Italy and Spain.
Favre
French occupational name
"ironworker"
Surname of a fifteenth-century saint and a twenty-first-century quarterback, Brett Favre.
Faure
Faure is a masculine name of French origin, primarily known as a surname rather than a given name. It derives from Old French 'favre' meaning 'craftsman' or 'smith.' The name gained recognition…
Faivre
Faivre is a masculine name that originates primarily as a French surname rather than a traditional given name. It derives from the Old French word 'fevre' or 'faivre,' meaning 'blacksmith' or…