One Syllable Names for Boys

St Briac was an Irish saint who arrived in Northern France in the 6th century and gave his name to the small commune of Saint-Briac-sur-Mer in Brittany. The name is thought to be related to Brian, though it may be a completely separate name stemming from the Celtic word "bruaich" meaning "steep hill". Briac definitely brings a fresh continental feel and would be a good choice for those who would like a name with both French and Irish connections

Sune was derived from the Old Norse word sunr, meaning "son".

A relatively popular Arabic name which made the Top 500 in France between the early 1970s and late 1980s.

In Bosnian mythology, Tur is a bull that holds the world on his back. According to legend, whenever he moves his horns, an earthquake happens. It is said that should Tur one day move his whole body, this would cause the end of the world.

Groves has yet to secure a place on the baby name charts, but we could see that changing very soon. Groves combines surname style with a nature meaning and a hotter-than-hot S ending. It's a recipe for success — just ask Banks, Brooks, and Wells.

An is a gender-neutral Chinese name, originally a surname, that can be used for girls or boys and means peace or quiet. It is also a Vietnamese name meaning safe and secure. In the English-speaking world, it may feel slight due to its equivalence to the article an.

A masculine name from the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.

Classic Arabic name seen as both a first name and a surname. The pre-Islamic Arabian Sword is also called the Saif.

The final s turns this name into a manservant.

Simple short form of Tobias that feels more distinctly masculine than Toby.

Masculine form of Helga

A boy name, popular in Turkey, with courageous meaning.

Not a viable option if your baby is going to speak English.