One Syllable Names for Boys

In addition to being the term for a job performing music, Gig has been used as a name, as in onetime actor Gig Young--who was born Byron but took his stage name from a character he played.

This attempt to masculinize Jules has made its way into the Top 1000. We recommend using the more traditional spelling, as this one will likely appear dated in a few years' time.

Best known as a hotel company, but shares some of the cool sounds of Wyatt.

Though a variation of Dion, this name made it into 2013's Top 1000 while the original did not.

Not the most aspirational word names you could give to a child, although it does work as a nickname. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter Chicago is often called Chi, pronounced "shy."

A cross between Ian and a group of atomic particles.

French form of Fiachra

This name, also a term of affection, is popular in Turkey but has a spelling that may confuse English speakers.

An interesting single-syllable name pronounced brahsh.

A lovely name with many possible meanings depending on the characters used. A common feature of Chinese names for both sexes.

Teun, pronounced like something between ton and tune in English, is one of the most popular boys' names in The Netherlands, consistent with that country's preference for short, simple names. The equivalent of the English Tony, it doesn't travel quite as well as Dutch favorites Sem and Bas do.

Short but substantial, Russ does not need the full-form Russell to go on the birth certificate. Russ strikes a nice balance between familiar, friendly, and underused.