One Syllable Names for Boys
- Rubén
- Sa'id
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"lucky, happy"Description:
A popular name in the Arab community, with an upbeat meaning.
- Sindre
Origin:
NorwegianMeaning:
"sparkle"Description:
Variation of Sindri
- Svante
Origin:
Swedish, short form of Svantepolk, SlavicMeaning:
"holy people"Description:
A jaunty, traditional name in Sweden's Top 100. Famous bearers include actor Svante Thunberg (Greta's father) and the father of physical chemistry Svante August Arrhenius. The name Svante is short for Svantepolk, the name of a Slavic nobleman who settled in Sweden in the 14th century.
- Tahj
Origin:
Variation of Taj, ArabicMeaning:
"crown"Description:
More common than steamlined Tahj, thanks to actor Tahj Mowry, brother of Tia of Tamara.
- Tiich
Origin:
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknownDescription:
A name given among the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.
- Treave
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"village, home"Description:
Treave is a Cornish place name derived from tre or trevow, denoting a village, farmstead, or dwelling. This tailored and attractive name easily translates across cultures and makes a wonderful choice whether you have Cornish heritage or not.
- Tye
- Wilt
Origin:
Diminutive of Wilton, EnglishMeaning:
"place by a stream"Description:
Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain (born Wilton) lends a sort of mythic quality to his name. Few have ventured to use it since it is so tied to the famed Chamberlain, but it could make an inspired middle.
- Winn
- Žan
Origin:
Slovene variation of John, HebrewMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
A Top 10 name in Slovenia, where it is a form of John. Žan is pronounced similarly to the French Jean.
- Ayo
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"joy"Description:
This charming West African mini name fits in with the other similarly short names that are all the rage right now. Actress Ayo Edebiri is the star of TV's The Bear.
- Baez
Origin:
Spanish surnameDescription:
The last name of folksinger Joan is melodic in its own right.
- Boe
- Bronze
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Third place on the sports field, but potentially more wearable than either Silver or Gold, Bronze feels modern and edgy.
- Con
Origin:
Diminutive of Cornelius, Conrad, Latin, GermanMeaning:
"horn; brave counsel"Description:
Back in the day, Con was a nickname for Cornelius and Conrad. Today it feels like a pet form of Connor.
- Daithí
Origin:
Irish, GaelicMeaning:
"swiftness, nimbleness"Description:
An Irish mythology name belonging to a semi-legendary high king of Ireland, often equated with English David though not etymologically related.
- Douwe
Origin:
DutchMeaning:
"dove"Description:
A peaceful Dutch name that many English speakers will find tough to pronounce.
- Duuk
Origin:
Dutch variation of Duke, EnglishMeaning:
"British nobleman"
- Enes