One Syllable Names for Boys

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.

Mo

English diminutive of Maurice and Morris

"dark-skinned"

An exceedingly friendly every-guy nickname that could rise alongside the likes of Ike, Sid, and Ned.

Moss

English

"descendant of Moses"

This evocative green nature name, heard much more frequently as a surname, is associated with playwright Moss Hart (born Robert), who co-wrote (with George S. Kaufman) such enduring Broadway comedies…

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…

Maxx

Variation of Max, English and German

"greatest"

Max, with something X-tra.

Maks

Maks is a masculine name with Slavic origins, functioning as a shortened form of Maksim or Maksymilian (variations of Maximus and Maximilian). Popular throughout Eastern Europe, particularly in…

Dulé

French, meaning unknown

Talented Jamaican-American actor Dule (born Karim Dule) Hill introduced this name, suggested by an aunt who'd heard it in France. Pronounced doo-lay.

Bourke

Bourke is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, derived from the surname de Búrca or Burke, which comes from the Norman 'de Burgh' meaning 'from the fortress or stronghold.' The name entered…

Mead

English

"from the meadow"

Undiscovered single-syllable surname option, a friendly alternative to Reed.

Meade

Meade is a masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English surname meaning 'meadow' or referring to someone who lived near a meadow. Alternatively, it may have evolved from the…

Meede

Meede is an extremely rare masculine name that may have originated as a variant spelling of Mead or Meade, which were originally English surname names derived from the Old English word "mæd" meaning…

Meed

Meed is an uncommon masculine name with English origins. It likely derives from the Old English word 'mēd' meaning 'reward' or 'payment.' The name may also be a variant spelling of the surname Mead,…

Bern

German

"bear"

Hip short form of Bernard, also Swiss place-name.

Myer

Myer is a concise masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. Primarily derived from the German surname Meyer, meaning 'farmer,' 'landholder,' or 'estate manager,' it reflects historical…

Mayr

Mayr is a masculine name with Germanic and Gaelic origins. It likely derives from the German surname 'Meier' or 'Meyer,' which historically referred to a high-ranking peasant who supervised the…

Mel

English, diminutive of Melvin

"council protector"

Though most Mels are playing pinochle with Murray and Morris, there was a notable Saint Mel. He is one of the earliest Irish saints, a nephew of St. Patrick. He became a priest, then built a great…

Mende

Mende is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. In some West African cultures, particularly among the Mende people of Sierra Leone, it serves as both an ethnic identifier and personal name.…

Merce

Diminutive of Mercer

"a merchant"

Merce Cunningham (born with the French version Mercier) was a highly influential avant garde dancer-choreographer and his name still resonates with an aura of bold originality.

Merc

Diminutive of Mercury, Roman mythological name

Merc has been introduced to the American public by the network executive character on Showtime's Episodes, and is a contemporary-sounding short form of the Roman god and planet name Mercury. Mercury,…

Leontes

Leontes is a masculine name with classical Greek origins, most famously known as the king of Sicilia in Shakespeare's play 'The Winter's Tale.' The name derives from the Greek word 'leon,' meaning…