One Syllable Names for Boys

Boi, sometimes used as a standalone in Catalonia, comes from names like Baldwin and Baldric. It doesn't sit so well in the English language, where it sounds like — and is an alternative spelling for — "boy".

Thad is a tad too slight to stand alone as a name, though as a short form of the imposing Thaddeus it's as serviceable as Ted or Ed.

Heiress has been recorded as a baby name since 2004, but the male version, Heir, took longer to catch up. It debuted in 2019 with just five uses but appears to be rising quickly. One factor that will likely help its case: star power. Nick Cannon named one of his twin sons, born in 2021, Zillion Heir (that's right, Zillionaire), drawing attention to this new addition to the class of money-related names. In 2022, it was chosen by parents for 13 baby boys.

As Brooks shined in the spotlight — all the way up in the Top 100 — Rooks feels fresh but equally fashionable.

Suggests the salty, windswept air of the seashore.

For Americans, may prove too much of a twist on Peter.

Third place on the sports field, but potentially more wearable than either Silver or Gold, Bronze feels modern and edgy.

A common choice for baby boys in Slovenia. Bine is identical in sound to the Yiddish feminine name Bina.

Once upon a time, Lye was used as a nickname for Elijah. These days it feels too deceitful — try Eli as a nickname, or if you prefer something truly vintage, Lige.

Shell has been used as a short form of Shelley for all genders and Sheldon for boys. That was then: Now, Shell can be a beachy nature name and word name turned baby name.