One Syllable Names for Boys

This Native American tribe name is an attractive option for a boy or a girl. Tia Mowry used it for her son in 2011.

Ysai is a less-known variation of the popular Isaiah.

In Slavic cultures, Saint Vitus is called Sveti Vid, making this a saintly appellation.

There are many fire-related names, from Aidan to Fiammetta, but the Flame isn't one that's often found on birth certificates. It's a highly symbolic word: flames can represent faith, passion and cleansing, for example, as well as straightforward heat and light.

Rein, along with Reign, have taken over from Rain as a trendy word name. Should you rein it in or let it rein? Okay, bad puns we know, but that's the downside of word names. This is a true unisex name, given to 15 girls and 12 boys in the US in one recent year.

A possible Christmas name for a baby boy, if you find Noel too mundane. But we fear it doesn't sound very festive.

A boy with this name is certain to be bombarded with "What's up, doc?" every day of his life. Even Doctor would be preferable.

Can't help thinking of a donkey.

With word names, almost anything goes. But maybe not Ghost, unless you're naming a white dog.

An exceedingly friendly every-guy nickname that could rise alongside the likes of Ike, Sid, and Ned.

Pius is the very definition of a religious name, used appropriately enough for several popes. Only a handful of baby boys receive this name every year. Despite the rise of similar ancient Roman names such as Justus and Magnus, we don't see Pius enjoying the same kind of turn in the sun.

International spelling of Noah.

Ido is a multicultural name seldom heard in modern America but popular in the Middle East. As transliterations, Ido and its other form Iddo are equally correct.

A grassy place with trees is a nice image to attach to a name.

Simple, friendly, distinctive name heard in several cultures. The a ending may feel more feminine in the US than Ole, though both variations are acceptable in Scandinavia.

This name has been used in Denmark since the 13th Century, and is once again very popular there, now being in the Top 10. We don't see it crossing the Atlantic anytime soon, despite the strong meaning.

A locational surname turned rare first name, which would likely be misheard as the much more familiar Ray.