One Syllable Names for Boys

Has an almost comical enthusiastic feel that may not translate to this culture.

Just the kind of old-fashioned nickname coming back into style.

Joe is certainly easier, but this is quite fun to say.

Rising star Banks manages to sound both preppy and outdoorsy, both working the land and working in finance. Banx adds another layer of possibility to the name, giving it an edgy, ultra-modern vibe.

Deriving from English surname, the original Banks spelling refers to rivers and hillsides and more specifically to the people who live and work on them. Used occasionally as a given name since the 19th century, Banks took off in the 2010s, and entered the Top 1000 in 2019.

Despite its appearance, McGill is not related to any of the Gil- names, including Gilbert, Gilford, and Gilson. The "gill" piece is derived from the Gaelic word gall, meaning "foreigner." Yet, it could still be used to honor a Gil in your life.

Swiss-German variation of the Roman name Beatus.

An icy weather name that was surprisingly used for both sexes among enslaved people in 19th-century America.

Undiscovered single-syllable surname option, a friendly alternative to Reed.

Medieval Venetian form of John, which feels ripe for a comeback in 21st-century America.