One Syllable Names for Boys
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Wright
Wright is a masculine name that originated as an English occupational surname referring to a craftsman or builder—specifically a woodworker or carpenter (from the Old English "wyrhta," meaning…
Wall
Wall is an uncommon masculine name derived from the Old English 'weall,' originally referring to someone who lived near a wall or worked as a wall builder. As a surname turned given name, it follows…
Welch
Welch is primarily known as a surname of Welsh origin, literally meaning 'person from Wales' or 'foreigner.' As a masculine given name, it's quite uncommon but follows the tradition of using family…
Wal
Wal is a short, impactful masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from Germanic roots where it means 'ruler' or 'stranger,' or it could be a shortened form of Walter or…
Walsh
Walsh originated as an Irish and English surname derived from the Old English word 'wælisc,' meaning 'foreigner' or specifically 'Welshman.' It historically identified people of Welsh or Celtic…
Walt
German, diminutive of Walter
A straightforward, down-to-earth nickname many Walters, from Whitman to Disney, have chosen to go by.
Waltr
Waltr is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Walter, which has Germanic origins meaning 'ruler of the army' from the elements 'wald' (rule) and 'hari' (army). This streamlined…
Weit
Weit is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins. As a given name, it likely derives from the German word 'weit' meaning 'wide' or 'far,' possibly indicating broad horizons or far-reaching…
Warde
Warde is an uncommon masculine name of Old English origin, derived from the word "weard," meaning "guardian" or "watchman." It's essentially a variant spelling of Ward, which began as an occupational…
Weard
Weard is a masculine name with ancient Anglo-Saxon origins. This uncommon name derives from Old English, where it meant 'guardian' or 'watchman'. In fact, the modern English word 'warden' evolved…
Wash
Wash is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Washington, which itself began as an English surname meaning 'estate of a person named Wassa.' The name gained prominence in America due to…
Way
Way is a short, distinctive masculine name with multiple origin possibilities. It may derive from Old English 'weg' meaning 'path' or 'journey,' could be a shortened form of Wayne, or might originate…
Webb
English occupational name
"weaver"
This pleasant single-syllable surname might be especially appealing to someone involved with the internet (and who isn't?)--even if some others might see it as a drawback. Webb is one of those names…
Web
Web is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Webster, which was originally an occupational surname for a weaver. In contemporary contexts, it could…
Weeb
Weeb is an unusual masculine name with limited historical usage. It may have originated as a nickname or diminutive form of Webb, which itself derives from an English occupational surname referring…
West
Word name
West is the most fashionable of what you might call the direction names, with North and East (or Easton and Easter) coming up behind, and South not yet on the map. Country singer Randy Houser named…
Will
Diminutive of William
"resolute protector"
Will has definitely replaced Bill, not only as a nickname for William but as a stand-alone name as well, partly thanks to England's Prince William, also known as Wills. Currently outside the Top 1000…
Wilm
Wilm is a masculine name with Germanic origins, serving as a shortened form of the name Wilhelm (the German equivalent of William). It derives from elements meaning "will, desire" and "helmet,…
Wil
Germanic
"will"
This spelling pares Will down to the bare minimum — and why not? It is also a Welsh diminutive of William / Wiliam / Gwilym.
Bille
Bille is a masculine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Billy, which is traditionally a diminutive form of William. William comes from Germanic elements meaning "will" or "desire"…