One Syllable Names for Boys

Stéphane

Stéphane is a French masculine form of Stephen, derived from the Greek 'Stephanos,' meaning 'crown' or 'garland' – traditionally symbolizing honor and victory. Pronounced 'stay-FAN,' it carries a…

Estéve

Estéve is a masculine name of Occitan and Catalan origin, representing a regional variant of Stephen (Étienne in French). The name derives from the Greek 'Stephanos,' meaning 'crown' or 'garland,'…

Quartz

Mineral name

This may be a bit quirky to make it as a name, especially in first place. If you love it, you might try it in the middle.

Shale

Word name

Slate, Stone and Steel are on the rise, so why not Shale?

Tòmas

Tòmas is the Scottish Gaelic and Catalan form of Thomas, featuring a distinctive accent mark that indicates proper pronunciation emphasis. The name derives from the Aramaic word 'ta'oma' meaning…

Támhas

Támhas is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, representing a traditional Gaelic form of Thomas. The name ultimately traces back to the Aramaic word 'ta'oma' meaning 'twin.' The distinctive…

Tam

Scottish variation of Thomas, Aramaic

"twin"

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…

Tome

Tome is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Portuguese and Spanish contexts, it derives from 'Tomé,' a variant of Thomas, meaning 'twin' in Aramaic. In Japanese culture, Tome…

Maas

Maas is a succinct masculine name with Dutch or Germanic origins. As a surname, it's relatively common in the Netherlands, derived from the Meuse River (Maas in Dutch). When used as a first name, it…

Xen

Japanese

"meditation"

Xen and Zen, both pronounced the same way, are two hip new spiritual word names from Buddhist practice. Among the celebrity set, Corey Feldman has a Zen and Tisha Campbell Martin's son is Xen.

Jex

English surname derived from Jacques

Decidedly offbeat name that combines jauntiness with that uber-cool X, and would certainly set your son up for life outside the mainstream.

Sven

Scandinavian

"youth"

Especially for parents of Scandinavian descent, Sven is an accessible and attractive name with an appealing mix of strength and swagger. It comes from the ancient Swedish tribe, the Sviars, who gave…

Turtle

Nature name

The kind of nickname name you wouldn't want your own child to get stuck with.

Brío

Brío is a distinctive masculine name of Spanish origin that directly embodies its meaning: "vigor," "spirit," or "enthusiasm." As a name, it conveys energy and liveliness, making it an expressive…

Lyre

Lyre is an uncommon masculine name derived from the ancient Greek musical instrument, a small U-shaped harp associated with Apollo, the god of music and poetry. This name carries strong artistic and…

Crow

Bird name

From Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore , the story of a boy named Kafka -- crow in Czech.

Rainn

Rainn is a modern unisex name that has gained recognition particularly as a masculine name. It evokes natural imagery of rainfall and carries peaceful, cleansing connotations. The doubled 'n' gives…

Cab

English diminutive of Cabell

Even for lovers of Cab (born, yes, Cabell) Calloway's music, the connection to 'Taxi!' is too strong.

Rhythm

Word name

"repeated sound pattern"

A musical name with a cool and slightly edgy sound, Rhythm would fit in with Anthem, Lyric, Riff, and Drummer. First appearing in the US stats in the early 2000s, recent years have seen it given to…

Vyse

Vyse is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, likely derived from an old English surname. It may be related to the word 'wise' or possibly evolved from a place name or occupational…