One Syllable Names for Boys

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A Top 10 boys' name in Catalonia that will likely be associated with actress Jessica Biel in the US.

Commonly heard in its native country, and might get a boost here too, now that Alanis Morrissette has used it for her son Ever's middle name.

Unusual alternative to Fisher with a brisker surname appeal.

Short and curt.

As with all Japanese names, the meaning of Kin changes depending on which kanji are used.

Phonetic spelling of the British Ian that has earned a share of its own popularity; chosen by Bo Bice for his son.

Tomás is one of the most popular names in Portugal, also used in Spanish-speaking countries and recently gaining popularity in Ireland, where it's the traditional spelling of Thomas.

Distinctive though somewhat abrupt, most prominently borne by country singer Hoyt Axton.

This short and sweet multicultural name has a lot of potential meanings packed into its two letters!

A handsome, spruced-up post-Bruce tree name.

A name that took on a pronounced country twang via Nashville megastar Garth (born Troyal) Brooks.

A bit slight to put directly on the birth certificate, but Dom is a pleasant nickname for a boy or a girl.

A name with a lot of historical cred — Bayan was the name of two Mongol generals during the Yuan Dynasty and a number of other military rulers.

Simple Biblical name with an auspicious meaning. There are two men named Gad in the Old Testament — one the first son of Jacob and Zilpah, and the other a prophet of King David.

An interesting vowel combination lightens up Graham.

This name of an ancient saint and one of the first knights of King Arthur's Round Table has a modern, if feminine, feel.

This name has two possible derivations - in Turkish it means hero, in English it is used as a reference to mountains. Either offer a soaring option for a little boy.

This short form stands alone in its native Netherlands.