One Syllable Names for Boys

Noell

Noell is a masculine name with Latin roots, derived from 'natalis' meaning 'birth' and associated with Christmas. It's a variation of the more common Noel, with the double 'l' adding a distinctive…

Nohe

Nohe is a masculine name with varied cultural roots. In Hebrew contexts, it's related to Noah, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort.' The name also appears in Latin American communities, particularly among…

Noll

Noll is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning as both a surname and given name. It likely derives from Middle High German 'nol' meaning 'hill top' or 'peak,' suggesting elevated status…

Noon

Word name

Cool middle name possibility.

Noone

Noone is an unusual masculine name derived from an Irish surname, pronounced 'NOON' (not 'no one'). The original surname comes from the Gaelic 'Ó Nuadháin,' meaning 'descendant of Nuadhán,' a…

Norm

Norm is a masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a familiar shortening of Norman. Derived from the Old French 'Normand,' referring to Northmen or Vikings who settled in…

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…

Noyce

English

"walnut tree"

As always, that oy sound is problematic.

Nur

Arabic

"light"

Oak

English tree name

"tree from the genus Quercus"

Oak, a symbol of solidity, strength, and longevity, is joining Cedar and Pine as a viable name, one that would work especially well in the middle. If you'd prefer to take the longer route to the…

Oakes

English

"near the oaks"

One part nature name, one part surname name. Oakes gives you the best of both worlds.

Oaks

English

"oak tree"

A cool, nature-inspired surname for someone who lived near an oak tree or in an oak wood, also spelled Oakes.

Okes

Okes is an unusual masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from an English surname related to oak trees or locations with oak groves. The surname Okes has historical roots in various…

Oan

Breton

"lamb"

A too-literal spin on Owen.

Obi

Short form of Obadiah or African, Igbo

"heart"

Strongly linked in the US to the complex "Star Wars" character, Obi Wan Kenobi, but also popular in Nigeria as a short form of names containing the element Obi "heart". Obi can also be a nickname for…

Obe

Obe is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name Obadiah, meaning "servant of God," or it could be a short form of German names like Oberlin or Oberon.…

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…

Odo

German

"wealthy"

Odo is an ancient Germanic masculine name with rich historical connections. The more modern form is the new fashionable Otto. Most famously associated with Odo of Bayeux, the medieval bishop who…

Burk

Burk is a masculine name with Germanic roots, functioning as a shortened form of names like Burke or Burkhard. The original Germanic name Burkhard means "strong as a fortress" or "brave heart,"…

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…