One Syllable Names for Boys

Serj

Shayn

Shresht

Sixx

Soan is a variation of Sohan, an invented French name that may be related to the masculine Jean. Both names rank in France’s Top 100, with the original Sohan pulling slightly ahead. The Soan version was popularized by a French singer Julien Decroix, who performs by the name Soan. He won the 2009 season of a music competition called Nouvelle Star.
 
Soan is also a geographical name in Punjab, Pakistan, as the name of a river and a valley in the region.

Soan

Suade

Swae

Syles

Popularized in Scotland by Tam O'Shanter, the hero of one of Robert Burns' most famous poems, it's associated in the U.S. with the plaid cap he gave his name to. But this could make a creative honor name or middle name after an ancestral Thomas.

Tau, rhyming with cow, is a simple straightforward name with roots in two languages and cultures, the Kaurna language spoken by indigenous Australian people or the African Tswana language, a Bantu language spoken by five million people.
 
Grimes and Elon Musk have a son named Techno Mechanicus, who goes by Tau — a more wearable nickname than their other children, X and Y.

Thảo is a unisex, though primarily feminine, name in Vietnam.

Thao

Tod is a masculine name of German and English origin, meaning 'death' in German or functioning as a short form of the names Theodore ('gift of God') or Todhunter. Despite its somewhat grim German meaning, the name has enjoyed moderate popularity in English-speaking countries. Tod peaked in usage during the mid-20th century but has since declined. The name carries a strong, concise quality with its three-letter simplicity. Famous bearers include American actor Tod Andrews and baseball player Tod Sloan, which helped establish it as a recognizable yet uncommon choice. Tod's brevity gives it a straightforward, no-nonsense character.

Trew

Tzion

Vaun is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the Welsh name Vaughn or Vaughan, meaning 'small' or figuratively 'junior.' Alternatively, it could be connected to the French word 'vain' meaning 'vain' or 'futile,' though with a modified spelling. The name has an aristocratic air and a distinctive brevity that gives it a strong, memorable quality. While uncommon globally, Vaun has appeared occasionally in English-speaking countries, particularly as a surname that later transitioned to first-name usage. Its short, strong sound aligns with contemporary preferences for concise, impactful names, while its potential Welsh origins connect it to a rich Celtic naming tradition.

Vaun

Vraj

This spelling pares Will down to the bare minimum — and why not? It is also a Welsh diminutive of William / Wiliam / Gwilym.