One Syllable Names for Boys

Pepe

Spanish variation of JosÉ

Le Pew. We don't think so, although it's a megacommon nickname name in Latino countries.

Che

Che is a masculine name with significant historical and cultural connections. Most famously associated with Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, the Argentine revolutionary, the name carries strong political…

Josh

Josh is a friendly, approachable masculine name that originated as a shortened form of Joshua, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'God is salvation.' While Joshua has biblical significance as the…

Joss

Diminutive of Jocelyn or Joseph, German

"member of the Gauts tribe; Jehovah increases"

Succinct and to the point, Joss may appeal to those who enjoy the likes of Jude, Jesse, Jem, and Ozzy. Brought into the spotlight by Joss Whedon , creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer , Angel and…

Ras

Ras is a concise masculine name with multicultural significance. In Ethiopian culture, particularly in the Amharic language, 'Ras' was a prestigious title meaning 'head' or 'chief,' historically…

Juane

Juane is a masculine name with likely Spanish or Latin American origins. It appears to be a variation of Juan, the Spanish form of John, which means 'God is gracious.' The added 'e' gives this…

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…

Juann

Juann is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Juan, the Spanish form of John. The additional 'n' gives the traditional name a distinctive appearance while maintaining…

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…

Judge

Word name

Eighties star Judge Reinhold (born Edward Jr. , he was given this nickname at the age of two weeks) made this possible, but it could cause a lot of confusion.

Yul

Mongolian or Latin

"beyond the horizon; youthful, downy-bearded"

Russian-born actor Yul (christened Yuliy) Brynner gives this short name a strong, steely image.

Jun

Chinese, Korean

"ruler, talented, handsome"

A simple and charismatic Chinese and Korean name, also spelled Joon.

Jr

Jr (often spelled out as Junior) is a traditionally masculine name or designation that originated as a way to distinguish a son who shares the exact same name as his father. Rather than being a…

June

June is a masculine name derived from the month of June, which was itself named for the Roman goddess Juno, the protector of women and marriage. While predominantly used for girls since the early…

Juste

Juste is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the Latin 'justus' meaning 'just,' 'righteous,' or 'fair.' Used more commonly in France and French-speaking regions, this name carries…

Jobst

Jobst is a masculine name with Germanic origins, primarily found in German-speaking regions and the Netherlands. It developed as a variant of the name Jodocus or Judocus, which derived from the…

Joos

Joos is a masculine name with Dutch and Flemish origins. It represents a traditional short form of the name Judocus, which itself derives from the medieval Breton name Iodoc, meaning 'lord.'…

Jost

Jost is a masculine name of Germanic origin, primarily used in German-speaking regions and the Netherlands. It developed as a shortened form of the name Jodocus or Josse, which ultimately derives…

Justs

Justs is a masculine Latvian name derived from the Latin name Justus, meaning 'just,' 'righteous,' or 'fair.' While uncommon outside Latvia, it holds cultural significance within Latvian naming…

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…