One Syllable Names for Boys

Aodg

Aodg is an extremely rare masculine name with possible Celtic or Gaelic roots. It may be a variant spelling or abbreviated form of names like Aodhagán or Aodhan, which derive from the ancient Irish…

Hughes

English, Scottish, Irish surname

"mind, intellect; son of Aodh"

Part of the next generation of preppy H-beginning surnames. Once Harrison, Hudson, and Holden are no longer fresh, expect to hear more little boys being called Hughes, Hutch, and Henderson on the…

Hew

Hew is a masculine name of Scottish origin, traditionally considered a variant of Hugh, which derives from the Germanic element 'hug' meaning 'heart,' 'mind,' or 'spirit.' In Scottish usage, Hew has…

Hewe

Hewe is an archaic spelling of the masculine name Hugh, which derives from Germanic origins meaning 'mind' or 'spirit.' This old English variant evokes medieval times when spelling variations were…

Ugo

Italian variation of Hugh, Igbo

"mind, intellect; eagle"

Ugo is a familiar choice in Italy and France, where it is used as variation of Hugh or Hugo, but also in Nigeria, where it means "eagle" in Igbo.

Huw

Huw is a traditional Welsh masculine name, representing the Welsh form of Hugh. Derived from the Germanic element "hug" meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit," Huw carries connotations of intelligence…

Hume

Scottish variation of Holmes

Distinguished actor Hume Cronyn (who shared his father's name) put this unusual choice in the lexicon.

Hulme

Hulme is a masculine name of Old Norse and English origin, primarily known as a surname before its occasional use as a first name. Derived from the Old Norse word 'holmr' meaning 'small island' or…

Humph

Humph is a masculine name that serves as a shortened form of Humphrey, which derives from the Germanic elements "hun" (meaning bear cub) and "frid" (peace). This abbreviated version carries a…

Hunt

Word name

Blunt. Stick to Hunter.

Hearst

Hearst is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Anglo-Saxon surname that originally referred to a wooded hill or 'hurst.' Most famously associated with the American newspaper publishing…

Hirst

Hirst is a masculine name of Anglo-Saxon origin that began as an English surname derived from geographical features. The name comes from Old English "hyrst," meaning "wooded hill," "copse," or "small…

Hyatt

English

"lofty gate"

Best known as a hotel company, but shares some of the cool sounds of Wyatt.

Hiatt

Hiatt is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname. The surname Hiatt likely originated as a topographical name from the words 'hegh' (high) and 'gate' (road or path),…

Hyde

Medieval measure of land, or English surname

"hide"

Hyde, of course, is most familiar as a surname -- as in Mr. Hyde, evil alter ego of Dr. Jeckyll. Unless Hyde is a family name or you have some other excellent reason for using it, we think you could…

Ib

Danish, diminutive of Jacob

Ib, though it sounds insubstantial here, is actually a pretty common name in Denmark.

Ibo

African

"my people"

Ibo is short but striking. Another, unrelated but equally appealing name is Ivo.

Idi

African

"born during the Idd festival"

Adverse associations with the ruthless Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.

Ido

Hebrew and Arabic

"to evaporate and to be mighty"

Ido is a multicultural name seldom heard in modern America but popular in the Middle East. As transliterations, Ido and its other form Iddo are equally correct. The Biblical Ido was a minor prophet…

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…