One Syllable Names for Boys

Prinz

Prinz is an uncommon masculine name derived from the German word for 'prince,' reflecting nobility and royal lineage. While primarily used as a surname historically, Prinz occasionally appears as a…

Proust

French literary name

For remembrance of books past, Proust might be a meaningful middle name.

Pryor

English surname

"head of the monastery, prior"

Pryor is for those in search of an unusual occupational name...or in memory of comedian Richard.

Prior

Prior is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'prior' meaning 'former' or 'previous.' It was traditionally used as an occupational surname for someone who held the position of…

Pry

Pry is an extremely rare masculine name that may have originated as a surname before occasionally being adopted as a given name. As a surname, it likely derived from geographic locations or…

Puck

Literary name

Puck was Shakespeare's mischievous pixie who'a had a few television incarnations in more recent years. A popular name in The Netherlands but nowhere else, from what we can tell. We love Puck for its…

Purves

Purves is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from a surname that originated as a place name. It likely referred to someone from a place called Purves in the Scottish Borders.…

Pyotr

Russian variation of Peter

For Americans, may prove too much of a twist on Peter.

Pyatr

Pyatr is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily recognized as a variation of the more common Pyotr, the Russian form of Peter. Deriving from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone,"…

Piotr

Russian, Polish, Belarusian

"rock"

A variant transcription of Russian Pyotr, and also the Polish and Belarusian form of Peter, classic and still very popular there.

Quade

Latin or Irish,

"fourth, born fourth; son of Uaid"

Quade is a confident, contemporary-sounding name that would fit right in with classmates Cade, Zade, Slade and Jade, boasting the quirky Q-beginning. Quade Cooper is an Australian rugby star. With…

Qwade

Qwade is a modern masculine name characterized by its distinctive spelling. Likely a creative variation of the more traditional Wade or Quade, it features the uncommon initial 'Qw' combination that…

Quan

Quan is a masculine name with East Asian origins, primarily used in Vietnamese and Chinese cultures, though with different meanings in each. In Vietnamese, Quan means "official" or "mandarin,"…

Qué

Qué is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be derived from the Spanish word "qué," meaning "what." As a name, it may have emerged as a modern, unique choice or possibly as a shortened form of…

Quill

Irish, English

"lion; scribe, writer with a quill pen"

First appearing in the US stats back in 2013, this wordy choice fits in with the likes of Sonnet, Poetry, Fable, and Story as a literary option for writers, fans of classic literature, and those who…

Quince

Latin

"applelike fruit"

The girls have Apple, Plum, Peaches, Cherry, and Berry: here's one variety of fruit suitable for a boy.

Leib

Yiddish

"roaring lion"

Appealing name because, in German and Yiddish, it also means "dear" or "heart".

Quin

Quin is a concise, gender-neutral name with multiple origins. Most commonly, it's considered a shortened form of Quincy, Quinton, or Quintus, all deriving from the Latin 'quintus' meaning 'fifth.' It…

Quint

English from Quintus; diminutive of Quinton

Clint with a glint; used for flinty characters in old TV westerns and soap operas.

Duald

Irish

"dark, darkness"

Obscure and quirky, but not without some appeal.