One Syllable Names for Boys
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Ricke
Ricke is a masculine name that likely originated as a variant of Rick, which itself is a diminutive form of Richard. The name Richard has Germanic origins meaning 'strong ruler' or 'brave power,'…
Rye
Diminutive of Ryder or Riley or word name, English
"cavalryman, messenger; rye"
Rye has the potential to become the masculine version of Rue—a short and sweet name for nature lovers (and whiskey fans too!). Rye might be short for Ryder or Riley or Rylan or any Ry-beginning name,…
Ryk
Ryk is a compact masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots. It functions as a shortened form of names containing the element 'ric' or 'ryk,' meaning 'ruler,' 'power,' or 'kingdom.' This…
Ricks
Ricks is a masculine name that originated as a surname derived from Richard, which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'powerful' or 'brave ruler.' Typically used as a family name, Ricks emerged as…
Rykk
Rykk is an uncommon masculine name with a modern feel. It appears to be a contemporary variant of Rick or Richard, or possibly a creative spelling of the surname Ryke. The distinctive double 'k'…
Ry
Short form of Ryder or Rylan; spelling variation of Rye
Musician Ry Cooder brought this short form into the lexicon -- his full name is Ryland -- and it feels more familiar now that more Ry- beginning names such as Ryder and Riley are, ahem, riding up the…
Lars
Scandinavian from Latin Laurentius
"crowned with laurel"
Lars is a perfect candidate for a cross-cultural passport: it has been heard often enough here to sound familiar and friendly, yet retains the charisma of a charming foreigner. In this country Lars…
Law
Law is a masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. As an English surname-turned-first-name, it derives from the Old English 'hlaw' meaning 'hill' or as a shortened form of Lawrence, meaning…
Rigg
Rigg is an uncommon masculine name with Old Norse and English origins. It developed primarily as a surname derived from the Old Norse 'hryggr' meaning 'ridge' or 'spine,' often indicating someone who…
Rig
Rig is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Old Norse, where it was a name for the god Heimdall in the Eddic poem Rígsþula, making it a name with mythological…
Ring
Word name
Cool and casual, a la humorist Ring (born Ringgold. ) Lardner.
Drumm
Drumm is an uncommon masculine name that originated as a surname with Scottish and Irish roots. The surname derives from the Gaelic 'druim' meaning 'ridge' or 'backbone,' often referring to someone…
Rip
Dutch
"strength, might"
The name of Rip Van Winkle – and Rip (born Elmore) Torn – will probably never be ready for further consumption, if only because of the implications of R. I. P. The only thing that could save it is…
Ripp
Spelling variation of Rip, Dutch
"strength, might"
Ripp removes this name one step from its violent meaning.
Lavr
Lavr is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel." Laurel wreaths were symbols of victory and honor in ancient…
Roald
Norwegian
"famous ruler"
This intriguing Scandinavian name is associated with Roald Dahl, author of the juvenile classics James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . You can honor an ancestral Ronald…
Roan
Spelling variation of Rowan, Irish, Frisian, English word name
"little redhead; rowan tree; raven; animal with a coat of two interspersed colors"
This sleek, warm-hued spelling spin on Rowan was chosen by Sharon Stone for one of her three sons back in the 2000s and it has since risen in popularity in the US. While it remains a long way behind…
Roark
Irish
"illustrious and mighty"
This distinguished surname belonged to one of Ireland's great princely families. Its many variations include Rourke (as in actor Mickey), and O'Rourke. The family surname is thought to be one of the…
Rorke
Rorke is a masculine name with Irish and Gaelic origins, derived from the surname Ó Ruairc (O'Rourke), meaning 'descendant of Ruarc.' The ancestral name Ruarc combines elements meaning 'famous' and…
Larse
Larse is a variation of Lars, a Scandinavian name with deep Nordic roots. Lars itself is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel,' symbolizing victory…