One Syllable Names for Boys

Dru

Dru is a masculine name of Welsh origin, derived from the name 'Drew' which means 'wise' or 'manly.' It can also be considered a shortened form of names like Andrew, which comes from the Greek word…

Leandres

Leandres is a masculine name of Greek origin, representing a variation of the more common 'Leander.' The name derives from the Greek elements 'leon' (lion) and 'andros' (man), literally meaning…

Leaf

Nature name

The nature boy version of the Scandinavian Leif, which actually means "heir". In the creative-naming Phoenix family, Leaf is the former name of the actor we know as Joaquin.

Burke

French

"from the fortress"

Simple, usable surname choice.

Leib

Yiddish

"roaring lion"

Appealing name because, in German and Yiddish, it also means "dear" or "heart".

Lars

Scandinavian from Latin Laurentius

"crowned with laurel"

Lars is a perfect candidate for a cross-cultural passport: it has been heard often enough here to sound familiar and friendly, yet retains the charisma of a charming foreigner. In this country Lars…

Laif

Laif is a masculine name with Scandinavian roots, considered a variant spelling of Leif. The traditional Norse name Leif means 'heir' or 'descendant,' and the variant Laif maintains this heritage…

Lief

Lief is a masculine name with Norse and Germanic origins, typically considered a variant spelling of Leif, which means 'heir' or 'descendant.' The most famous bearer was Leif Erikson, the Norse…

Leife

Leife is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, likely a variant of the Old Norse name 'Leif' (which means 'heir' or 'descendant'). The addition of the final 'e' gives this traditional name a…

Leith

Scottish river name

"wet"

This is an unusual surname and geographical name of medieval Scottish origin that might serve as a possible alternative to the aging Keith, though it's a bit tough on the tongue. More popularly spelt…

Law

Law is a masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. As an English surname-turned-first-name, it derives from the Old English 'hlaw' meaning 'hill' or as a shortened form of Lawrence, meaning…

Drumm

Drumm is an uncommon masculine name that originated as a surname with Scottish and Irish roots. The surname derives from the Gaelic 'druim' meaning 'ridge' or 'backbone,' often referring to someone…

Leons

Leons is a masculine name with deep historical roots, primarily serving as a Latvian variation of Leon. Both derive from the Greek word 'leon,' meaning 'lion,' symbolizing strength, courage, and…

Leone

Italian variation of Leo or Leon

"lion"

An Italian spin on the current European darling Leon, though the final e makes it a tad feminine to the American sensibility.

Leos

Leos is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the Greek word 'leon' meaning 'lion.' It can be seen as a variant of Leo or a Grecian form of the name. In some Eastern European…

Lenn

Dutch diminutive of Lennart, Swedish

"brave lion"

Old-school nicknames for boys are back, and Lenn is a great candidate for revival. Single-N Len may not be as cool as this Dutch version, originally a nickname for Lennart.

Len

Len is a concise masculine name that typically functions as a shortened form of longer names such as Leonard, Lennox, or Lennon. Derived from Germanic roots, Leonard means 'brave lion,' lending Len…

Lavr

Lavr is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel." Laurel wreaths were symbols of victory and honor in ancient…

Les

Les is a masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and a familiar shortening of longer names like Lester, Leslie, or Leszek. Compact and straightforward, it carries a no-nonsense…

Lev

Hebrew, Russian

"heart; lion"

This concise one-syllable name, has two possible derivations and two positive meanings associated with it. In Hebrew, it means "heart", while in Russian it means "lion". So strong and simple Lev has…