One Syllable Names for Boys

A jaunty, traditional name in Sweden's Top 100. Famous bearers include actor Svante Thunberg (Greta's father) and the father of physical chemistry Svante August Arrhenius. The name Svante is short for Svantepolk, the name of a Slavic nobleman who settled in Sweden in the 14th century.

St. Neot was a Saxon saint in the Middle Ages, whose name is used for a town in Cornwall, England. Some sources say the little-known name is Hebrew and means "pleasant pasture," but there is really no evidence for that.

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

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

Common Spanish surname with a lively sound and meaning and literary connection to prominent Latin American writer Carlos Fuentes.

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.