One Syllable Names for Boys

  1. Jru
    • Origin:

      Invented Name, Variation of Drew
    • Description:

      A creative spelling variation of Drew. Draya Michelle And Orlando Scandrick used it for their son in 2016.
  2. Truss
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "bundle"
    • Description:

      An interesting choice for the child of an architect.
  3. Wilt
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Wilton, English
    • Meaning:

      "place by a stream"
    • Description:

      Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain (born Wilton) lends a sort of mythic quality to his name. Few have ventured to use it since it is so tied to the famed Chamberlain, but it could make an inspired middle.
  4. Åke
    • Origin:

      Swedish
    • Meaning:

      "ancestor"
  5. Gregg
    • Bjarne
      • Bless
        • Origin:

          English word name
        • Description:

          A spiritual choice that's more streamlined than Blessing.
      • Roice
        • Ng
          • Origin:

            Chinese
          • Description:

            Cantonese surname that is occasionally heard as a first. The lack of vowels would make this one hard to wear in English-speaking countries.
        • Ary
          • Keel
            • Origin:

              English word name
            • Description:

              The part of the ship that gives it stability. A short, sweet, Old Englishy type name that has gone almost completely unused so far.
          • Alve
            • Origin:

              Swedish variation of Alf, English
            • Meaning:

              "wise counsel"
            • Description:

              Alve is rising up the ranks in Sweden, but neither it nor Alf will be featured on American birth certificates anytime soon.
          • Magnes
            • Pleas
              • Narve
                • Origin:

                  Dutch
                • Meaning:

                  "healthy, strong"
                • Description:

                  Harv and Marv are out, and this difficult Dutch choice doesn't fare any better.
              • Buell
                • Origin:

                  Welsh
                • Meaning:

                  "dwelling"
                • Description:

                  The Dutch meaning (Buell is the Dutch occupational name for a hangman) is enough to keep most people away.
              • Prem
                • Origin:

                  Sanskrit
                • Meaning:

                  "love"
                • Description:

                  A strong and straightforward name, popular in India and Nepal, symbolizing affection.
              • Shlok
                • Dione
                  • Fionnán