230+ One Syllable Boy Names

Noon

Word name

Cool middle name possibility.

Ox

English

"working cattle"

Animal names are booming, but this is one that's never been used — although Boaz, which means "ox" in Hebrew, is starting to see more use. With its connotations of strength, teamwork and…

Ed

Diminutive of Edward et al

"wealthy"

The most minimalist of names, Ed is decidedly out -- though that usually means it's due to swing back in. More stylish these days: Ned or even Ted.

Pim

Dutch diminutive of Willem or William

"resolute protection"

Short but spirited, Pim is in the Top 200 in The Netherlands, though it is little-known elsewhere. A diminutive of Willem (or William), it possibly emerged via its rhyme with alternative, more direct…

Pom

French diminutive

"apple"

Pom is a shortened word name that's not much used in France, but cute and familiar here as one of Babar (the Elephant's) triplets. Pom, pommy and pommie are (non-derogatory) terms sometimes used by…

Tig

English diminutive of names that start with T

Old-school nickname with serious charm.