One Syllable Names for Boys

Glin

Glin is a masculine name with Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic 'gleann' meaning 'valley.' It exists both as a place name in County Limerick, Ireland (known for the Knight of Glin, a hereditary…

Glan

Glan is a short, distinctive masculine name with Welsh origins. In Welsh, 'glan' means 'clean,' 'pure,' or 'holy,' and can also refer to a riverbank or shore. As a personal name, Glan remains…

Fabre

French surname

"blacksmith"

Glynn

Glynn is a masculine name with Welsh and Irish origins, derived from the word 'glin' meaning 'valley' or 'glen.' It can be both a surname and first name, sometimes used as a variation of Glenn or…

Glynne

Glynne is a masculine name with Welsh origins, derived from the Welsh word "glyn" meaning "valley" or "glen." It has historically been used as both a surname and given name in Wales and other parts…

Gold

English word name

"gold"

Luxe baby name that could easily fit in among children named Onyx and Emerald. Goldie is a rising choice for girls.

Örjan

Örjan is a masculine Scandinavian name primarily used in Sweden and Norway. It evolved from the Old Norse name 'Yrjan,' which was derived from the Greek name 'Georgios' (George), meaning 'farmer' or…

Gore

English

"wedge-shaped object"

Surname from a landscape feature, associated with author Gore Vidal and Bill Clinton's Vice President Al Gore. Its alternative meaning - as in gory - may explain why it's never made it into the…

Graeme

Scottish variation of Graham

"gravelly homestead"

An interesting vowel combination lightens up Graham.

Grange

Grange is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old French word meaning 'granary' or 'farm.' Initially a surname or place name describing someone who lived near or worked…

Kean

Spelling variation of Keen and Keane

Gray

Color name, also diminutive of Grayson

The girls have Violet and Scarlet and Ruby and Rose, but for the boys there's a much more limited palette of color names. Gray (or Grey), is one exception, which could make for a soft and…

Grey

Color name

The girls have Violet and Scarlet and Ruby and Rose, but for the boys there's a much more limited palette of color names. Grey/Gray is one exception, which could make for a soft and evocative—if…

Green

Color name

Middle name possibility for a nature-loving family -- Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke used it for their son's middle name.

Gregg

Gregg is a masculine name that originated as a variant spelling of Greg, which itself is a diminutive form of Gregory. The name Gregory comes from Greek origins meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant.'…

Greg

Greg is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Gregory, which comes from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning 'watchful' or 'alert.' While Gregory has been used since early Christian times,…

Gries

Gries is an extremely uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins. It primarily exists as a German and Dutch surname derived from Middle High German 'gries' meaning 'sand' or 'gravel,' likely…

Grove

Nature name

"grove of trees"

If you find Grover too fusty and furry, this is a much cooler-sounding alternative.

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…

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…