One Syllable Names for Boys

Mike

English, diminutive of Michael

Unlike Jake or Sam, few parents put Mike on the birth certificate.

Mitch

Mitch is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Mitchell, which itself began as a surname derived from the name Michael, meaning "who is like God?" in Hebrew. Mitch emerged as a…

Mick

English, diminutive of Michael

Most often associated with Rolling Stone Jagger, Mick is also used as a generic, and derogatory, term for an Irishman.

Mies

Dutch, diminutive of Bartholomeus

"son of the earth"

Apt choice for an architect's child, honoring German-born Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, a central figure in modern design, and universally referred to as Mies.

Milt

Milt is traditionally a diminutive form of Milton, which originated as an English surname derived from "mill town." As a standalone given name, Milt gained modest usage in the early to mid-20th…

Miró

Spanish artist name

Unique option honoring Spanish surrealist painter Joan Miró. Could have some pronunciation problems, but preferable to calling your little boy Joan.

Bern

German

"bear"

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

Moe

English, diminutive of Moses

"delivered"

If Gus and Max have made it, why not Moe? Can it be the lingering Three Stooges effect? We think that Moe, like Joe, is one of the friendliest and most open of regular guy nickname names and should…

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…

Moishe

Yiddish variation of Moses, Egyptian

"delivered from the water"

A name commonly heard on New York's Lower East Side at the turn of the last century.

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…

Moore

English place-name

"the moors"

Moore is recommended as a rich and satisfying middle name choice, whether it relates to your own family history or not. Of the numerous outstanding Moore-surnamed namesakes, count sculptor Henry,…

Moor

Moor is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon and geographical origins. Historically, it referred to a person who lived near or came from moorlands – open, uncultivated upland areas. The name also has…

Motl

Motl is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, typically used as a diminutive form of Mordecai (Hebrew for 'warrior'). The name gained literary recognition through the character Motl in Sholem…

Motke

Motke is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, primarily used in Jewish communities as a diminutive or nickname for Mordechai (Hebrew) or Mordecai. The name Mordechai itself has Persian roots and…

Mort

Mort is a masculine name with multiple cultural roots. Most commonly, it's a diminutive of Morton or Mortimer, both of Norman-French origin meaning 'dead sea' or 'still water.' In French, 'mort'…

Moise

Judeo-Italian variation of Mosè, Italian

"delivered from the water"

Version of Moses commonly used among Italian Jews in the Middle Ages.

Mosze

Mosze is a masculine name that represents a Polish and Yiddish variation of Moses. The biblical Moses (Moshe in Hebrew) was the prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten…

Mose

German variation of Moses, Egyptian

"delivered from the water"

Mose is the German variation of Moses, a widely familiar name thanks to the character in the Old Testament. Mose is also used a nickname for Moses. Fans of the American TV series The Office will…

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…