One Syllable Names for Boys

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…

Moisse

Moisse is an uncommon masculine name that likely derives from variations of Moses, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'drawn out of the water,' referring to the biblical figure saved from the…

Moze

Moze is a concise, distinctive masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a shortened form of Moses, the biblical prophet whose name derives from Hebrew meaning 'drawn from…

Moyses

Moyses is a masculine name representing an ancient variation of Moses, with roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin languages. The original Hebrew name Moshe means 'drawn from the water,' referring to the…

Mozes

Mozes is a variation of Moses, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning "drawn out of the water," referring to the biblical account of baby Moses being rescued from the Nile River. This particular…

Moyshe

Moyshe is a masculine name representing the Yiddish form of Moses, a name of ancient Egyptian and Hebrew origins. In Jewish tradition, Moses (Moshe in Hebrew) was the prophet who led the Israelites…

Mozses

Mozses is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Moses. While Moses is a biblical name of Egyptian origin meaning 'drawn out of the water,' referring to the prophet who…

Moyse

Moyse is a masculine name that serves as a variation of Moses, with French and medieval origins. The name derives from the Hebrew 'Moshe,' which possibly means 'drawn out of the water,' referencing…

Muir

Scottish

"dweller near the moor"

A common family name in Scotland, occasionally used as a first.

Naim

Scottish; Arabic

"river with alder trees; happy"

Naim, also sometimes spelled Naime, is a pleasant choice that may have some confusing pronunciation issues in English-speaking countries (where may will say this name as "name"). But don't let that…

Naem

Naem is a masculine name with Arabic and Middle Eastern origins, related to the more common spelling Na'im (نعيم). The name carries the beautiful meaning of 'comfort,' 'tranquility,' or 'bliss' in…

Naime

Naime is a masculine name with Middle Eastern and Turkish origins. In Turkish, it derives from the Arabic name Na'im (نعيم) meaning 'comfort,' 'tranquility,' or 'pleasant living.' In some contexts,…

Nairn

Scottish

"river with alder trees"

Scottish nature name that could prove a tongue- twister for the younger set.

Nairne

Nairne is a masculine name with Scottish origins, derived from a place name in Perthshire, Scotland. As a surname, it has been used for centuries before occasionally transitioning to first-name…

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…

Naor

Hebrew

"cultured and enlightened"

Certainly qualities desired for our sons.

Nap

Nap is an uncommon masculine name that can function as both a standalone name and a nickname. It may originate as a shortened form of Napoleon, the name of the famous French emperor, which derives…

Narses

Narses is a masculine name with ancient Byzantine and Persian origins. Most famously borne by a 6th-century Byzantine general and eunuch who served under Emperor Justinian I, the name has significant…

Narve

Dutch

"healthy, strong"

Harv and Marv are out, and this difficult Dutch choice doesn't fare any better.

Duff

Irish

"swarthy"

This somewhat boisterous Celtic name would be at home in a noisy pub or out walking on the moors. In Scotland, it was originally a nickname for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion. Duff…