classifiedcosmos's list "One Syllable Names For Boys" of 20 great name ideas: Brick - Flip!

One Syllable Names For Boys

A long list of names for boys that are just one syllable. Some of these names are nicknames, and others are more commonly full names.

This is an Anglicized form of various names; the Irish Gaelic O Bruic; German, Bruck or Breck, meaning "swamp" or "wood"; Yiddish, Brik, "bridge"; and Slovenian, Bric, "dweller from a hilly place." Gosh, and we thought it was just a macho word name invented by Tennessee Williams for the hero of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Brick

Brother for Biff and Bud.   McFly rocker Tom Fletcher transformed this from midcentury short form to modern cool name when he used it for his newborn son.

Buzz

Sid originated as a nickname for Sidney, but we like it on its own, a la Sara Quin's and Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen's sons. Sid Vicious, member of the band the Sex Pistols, gives this name a punk rock vibe.

Originally a short form of Odell, a place name turned surname that hails from England.

Dell

A unisex name in Israel but in the U.S., it might as well be Sue.

Interestingly, Locke is a gender-neutral name used only for boys, while word name Lock is so rare it was given to fewer than five children of either gender in the US last year.

Lock

Watt

Lem is a corn-cob pipe-smoking, back porch-rocking nickname name.  But we predict as Sam and Gus become ho-hum, more parents will look to Lem.

Fleet is one of the uncountable number of new word name possibilities, and a particularly cool choice at that.  Connoting speed, Fleet beats Rush any day.  Might be short for Fleetwood, but we prefer it on its own.

Fleet

A sailing and sea-related choice, which also feels connected to the reparative powers of nature (via dock leaves) and to doctors generally, Dock made the Top 1000 in the first half of the 20th century, though today, it is only quietly and sporadically used. 
 
Similar in vibe to Mack, Jack, and Rocky, it could make a cool nickname for Donovan, Duncan, Frederick, Theodoric, Roderick, or Benedict.

Dock

This short form of the biblical Matthew relates most directly to the shorter, rarer spelling Mathew. (About 7000 baby boys were named Matthew in the US, versus about 250 called Mathew.) Nearly 50 baby boys were named just Matt, though none were given this spelling as a standalone.

Chay is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Hebrew contexts, it relates to 'chai' meaning 'life' or 'living.' As an English name, it often functions as a nickname for Charles or a variant spelling of Shea (Irish origin meaning 'hawk-like'). In Latin American usage, particularly Mexico, Chay can be a diminutive of names like Santiago. The name has gained some recognition through figures like Chay Blyth, the Scottish sailor. Phonetically straightforward yet visually distinctive with its 'ch' beginning, Chay offers simplicity with character. Its single-syllable structure aligns with contemporary preferences for concise names. While not among the most common masculine names in English-speaking countries, its cross-cultural versatility and accessible pronunciation make it an appealing option for parents seeking something brief yet meaningful.

Chay

Bax is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. It likely developed as a shortened form of Baxter, an occupational surname meaning "baker" in Old English. Alternatively, it could derive from place names or represent a modernized spelling of the Germanic name Bachs. With its strong, single-syllable structure, Bax exemplifies the contemporary preference for brief, impactful names. The name conveys a sense of boldness and simplicity while maintaining versatility across different cultural contexts. Though uncommon in mainstream usage, Bax has gained modest attention from parents seeking distinctive yet straightforward names with historical underpinnings. Its rarity makes it stand out while its familiar phonetics prevent it from seeming too unusual or difficult to pronounce.

Bix is a cool and jazzy nickname name, thanks to that final x. It's largely associated with the legendary and influential cornet player (and inspiration for the novel Young Man With a Horn), Bix Beiderbecke. He was born Leon Bismark Beiderbecke and his nickname derived from his middle name.
 Bix could easily fit in with cousins Jax, Dax, etc.

Dice

Strong, straight, and leafy, one of the new tree names used mostly as middles. 

Fane, used as a nickname in the Middle Ages for someone with a cheerful disposition, is one of the more offbeat members of the Zane-Kane family. 

Fane

Flip is a cute, attitude-filled nickname for the very proper Philip and variations. A perfect choice if you're looking for a buttoned-up proper name with an informal short form.