One Syllable Names for Boys

This simple unisex Vietnamese name has multiple meanings, including "hero", "petal", "brave", and "bright", depending on the characters used to write it. One of the most popular names in Vietnam, it is also used to address a brother (often paired with anh trai or anh hai to reference an elder brother). 

Ayres

Bence has been the most popular boy name in Hungary for over a decade — it’s held the top spot since 2003, the year Hungary began releasing its baby name data. Bence is the Hungarian translation of Vincent and is also occasionally used as a nickname for Benedek.
 
Bence could fare well outside of its native Hungary, if given the chance. We like it as an alternative to Benjamin or Ben.

Bence

Has some highly unfortunate World War II associations. 

Braun

Brinx

Brion is a masculine name with Celtic and French origins, representing a variant spelling of Brian or Brienne. The traditional Brian comes from the Celtic word meaning 'high' or 'noble.' This variation with the 'o' spelling gives the classic name a more distinctive, sophisticated appearance. While less common than the standard Brian, Brion has maintained steady if modest usage throughout the English-speaking world. The name carries connotations of strength and dignity from its noble meaning. Brion offers parents a slightly unusual alternative to a familiar name, providing uniqueness without sacrificing recognizability or pleasant sound. Its straightforward pronunciation and spelling make it accessible despite being less common.

Brion

Cape is a surname-style name and a geographical, nature connected one. As a surname, it was originally given to someone who wore a cloak or cape, or to one who made them. As a word name, it describes a piece of land that juts out into the sea, for example Cape Cod or Cape Verde. First appearing in the US stats in 2011, a recent year saw it given to 9 boys.

Cape

Christian Igbo people use Chi as the name for their god.

So far out it's almost ready to be let back in. 

Chuck

A natural successor to the trend for royalty-related names, and (in a spiritual sense) for meaningful New Christian names. While the English word is pretty rare as a name, many names worldwide share this meaning, including Stephen, Kayla, Taj, Atara, Adebayo, Omolade, and the now-less-than-popular name Corona.

Crown

Cruise turns the Spanish surname Cruz into a hip, relaxed surname. Cruise has a beachy feel, like other rising word names Cove, Dune, and Coast.

Cruise

Cyle

The kind of name last found in northern Wisconsin in the 1950s, and even then it was probably a nickname for Delbert. 

This old short form might be seen as a little dubious by some, though it could make for a fun pet name, honor name, on update on the still-stodgy Roger. 
In a recent film, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Steve Carell's character is named Dodge, seen by one critic as symbolizing his risk-averse personality. In the UK, Roger the Dodger is a character from the long-running comic The Beano, who likes to use 'dodges' to get out doing most things. 
 
In 2023, Dodge was given to 16 babies in the US, while 2022 saw it given to 28. It peaked in 2010 though, when a surprising 37 babies received the name.

Dodge

Foxx

Simple Biblical name with an auspicious meaning. There are two men named Gad in the Old Testament — one the first son of Jacob and Zilpah, and the other a prophet of King David.
 
Gad can also be used as a nickname for the name Gadiel.
 
In Navajo, Gad is a male name that means "juniper tree".

Hieu

Jedd is a concise masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Jedidiah, a Hebrew name meaning "beloved of the Lord," giving it spiritual significance. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Jed, which itself is often a diminutive of Jedidiah or sometimes Jedediah. The name has a distinctly American feel, reminiscent of frontier names from the 19th century, and carries associations with rugged individualism. While never extremely common, Jedd has maintained steady if modest usage, particularly in the United States. The name's brevity gives it a strong, direct quality that appeals to parents seeking a masculine name that's straightforward yet not overly popular. Jedd combines traditional roots with contemporary simplicity.

Jedd

Jered is a masculine name with biblical roots, representing a variation of 'Jared.' From Hebrew origins, it means 'descent' or 'he who descended.' The name appears in the Old Testament, where Jared was a patriarch in the line from Seth to Noah, living before the Great Flood. This alternative spelling offers a distinctive touch while maintaining the name's historical significance. Jered has maintained consistent but modest usage in English-speaking countries, appealing to parents seeking biblical names with a slightly unique presentation. The name carries connotations of longevity and wisdom, as the biblical Jared was said to have lived 962 years. With its strong consonants and straightforward pronunciation, Jered presents a masculinity balanced with accessibility.

Jered

A friendly nickname for Joachim, also used independently in Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands, Joa would be pronounced as YO-ah in Finnish, but more like YOO-a in Swedish. 
 
Also appearing in the charts in Brazil, Joa saw a significant rise up the charts in the US in 2024, when use of the name increased fourfold. Given to 25 boys compared to six the year prior, Joa may be among Hispanic communities as an alternative to Joao, or in the US more generally as a twist of Noah, Joah, Jonah, and Koa.