One Syllable Names for Boys

Frode might be too close to Frodo—the famed hobbit from The Lord of the Rings—for comfort. Both are derived from the same source.

A uniquely Slovene name, ideal for a son born in the early morning.

Epes is often considered a variation of the surname Epps, which typically refers to the aspen tree, from the Old English word æpse. Some branches of Epes may have derived from the Middle English given name Eppe — Eoppa in Old English — from a root meaning "red". It has also been proposed the Eppe came from the Old Norse Øpi, meaning "cry out" or "shriek".

St Briac was an Irish saint who arrived in Northern France in the 6th century and gave his name to the small commune of Saint-Briac-sur-Mer in Brittany. The name is thought to be related to Brian, though it may be a completely separate name stemming from the Celtic word "bruaich" meaning "steep hill". Briac definitely brings a fresh continental feel and would be a good choice for those who would like a name with both French and Irish connections

A popular name in the Arab community, with an upbeat meaning.

Kende is derived from the Hungarian title kende, referring to the king of Magyar, the nation that predated Hungary.

Adverse associations with the ruthless Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.

Simple and down-to-earth, but would probably work best as a middle name.