One Syllable Names for Boys

Kean

Spelling variation of Keen and Keane

Hans

German, Dutch, and Scandinavian, diminutive of Johannes

Though familiar to all via such childhood icons as Hans Brinker, Hans(el) and Gretel, and Hans Christian Andersen, few Americans have chosen this name for their sons because of its intractably Old…

Hanns

Hanns is a Germanic variant of Johannes, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' This spelling variation is most commonly found in German-speaking regions,…

Hannes

German, Dutch, Scandinavian variation of Johannes

"God is gracious"

Johannes never caught on in the US, but popular European short form Hannes may be more accessible.

Hanss

Hanss is a variant spelling of the name Hans, which originated as a Germanic short form of Johannes (John). The name has roots in medieval Europe, particularly in Germanic-speaking regions including…

Harp

Music name

Feels as if it's missing a syllable.

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…

Harte

English

"stag"

Most often spelled without the final "e"--unless you're a particular fan of writer Bret.

Herve

Hervé is a masculine name of French origin derived from Breton elements meaning 'battle worthy' or 'worthy of battle.' This name has deep historical roots in Brittany, a region in northwestern France…

Hawes

English

"hedged area"

Could be difficult to grasp: Hoss. The "Bonanza" cowboy.

Haws

Haws is an uncommon masculine name with potential origins as an English surname derived from either Old English "haga" (enclosure) or possibly referring to hawthorn berries ("haws"). As a given name,…

Hawk

Nature name

"hawk, a bird"

Animal names are on the rise, especially more of the aggressive Hawk-Fox-Wolf variety than cute little Bunnys or Robins, and Hawk is a prime example. Hawk is more commonly heard as a surname,…

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…

Hays

Hays is a masculine name that originated as a surname derived from geographical locations, particularly places with hedges or enclosures (from the Old English 'hæg'). As a first name, Hays carries a…

Ward

English occupational name

"guard, watchman"

Until recently Ward was, like Wally, a Cleaver name, but today's parents are seeing it as a cooler nickname for Edward than Eddie, and are also beginning to use it on its own.

Haze

Word name or variation of Hayes

Is Haze a spiky, contemporary form of Hayes or is it an obscure, slightly trippy word name? Is it what Blaze is to Blaise and Jaxon to Jackson or is it more in line with Misty, Stormy, Rainy, and…

Keane

Gaelic

"ancient"

Has a sharp investigative quality that's not a bad thing to impart to a child.

Heine

Heine is a masculine name of Germanic and Scandinavian origin, functioning as a short form of Heinrich (German) or Henrik (Scandinavian), ultimately derived from the Germanic elements 'heim' (home)…

Henke

Henke is a masculine name primarily found in Swedish, Finnish, and German-speaking regions. It originated as a diminutive form of Henrik (Henry), which derives from the Germanic elements 'heim'…

Bjorne

Bjorne is a Scandinavian masculine name closely related to Bjorn, derived from Old Norse meaning 'bear.' The additional 'e' creates a spelling variant that softens the pronunciation slightly while…