One Syllable Names for Boys

  1. Bor
    • Origin:

      Slovene diminutive of Boris, Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "to fight"
    • Description:

      The first syllable of Boris, popular independently in Slovenia. There, it is currently rising in popularity.
  2. Clair
    • Nur
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "light"
    • Troye
      • Wills
        • Origin:

          Diminutive of William
        • Meaning:

          "resolute protector"
        • Description:

          The cute short form gained prominence when it was used for young Prince William of England.
      • Tadgh
        • Vine
          • Origin:

            English nature name
          • Description:

            Unusual and simple nature name worthy of further consideration.
        • Raol
          • Bourne
            • Origin:

              English
            • Meaning:

              "one who lives near a stream"
            • Description:

              A surname with more force than most.
          • Bende
            • Origin:

              Diminutive of Bendegúz, Hungarian from Turkish
            • Meaning:

              "jewel, bead"
          • Fei
            • Origin:

              Chinese
            • Meaning:

              "to dance in the air"
            • Description:

              A unisex name in China, but better suited for girls in the US due to the similarities to sound-alike Faye.
          • Loy
            • Njord
              • Origin:

                Scandinavian
              • Meaning:

                "north"
              • Description:

                Pronounced to rhyme with fjord, the Norse god of the sea's name, this would make an unorthodox choice for sea-lovers and fishermen.
            • Nik
              • Kol
                • Tye
                  • Sione
                    • Origin:

                      Tongan and Samoan form of John
                    • Description:

                      John is a name that's widely translated around the world, and this is one of the more unusual options.
                  • Kam
                    • Seán
                      • Ot
                        • Origin:

                          Catalan form of Otto
                        • Meaning:

                          "wealthy"
                        • Description:

                          This unusual Catalan name demonstrates just how short mini-names can get.