One Syllable Names for Boys

This Hebrew name honors Dad in a subtle way and could be used as an alternative to Levi.

Kyaire was among the fastest-rising boy names of 2023, and a newcomer to the US Top 1000. Rising amongst African American parents, it is speculated that Kyaire was inspired by modern spiritual choice Kyrie, or West African place name Zaire and more directly, by its even higher ranking spelling, Zyaire.

This old short form might be seen as a little dubious by some, though it could make for a fun pet name or an update on Roger.

Initial nicknames have a cool, casual sound, but you'd have to be bold — or really want to leave your kid's options open — to put just the letters on the birth certificate.

The exact origins of Drace are unknown — it may be a form of Drake, meaning "dragon" or perhaps of Drees, a Dutch variant of Andrew, meaning "man". Has potential alongside rhyming names like Chase and Trace.

Couldn't be simpler...or more worldly — though it could lead to some head-scratching.

Skarde is ultimately derived from the Old Norse byname Skarði, which referred to someone with a cleft chin.

Modern Danish form of Esger or Asger, borne by dancer Eske Holm, evolutionary geneticist Eske Willerslev and actor Eske Forsting Hansen.

Bartholomew is one vintage name with Biblical antecedents that hasn't risen again in the modern world, perhaps because short form Bart, as in Simpson, would be too difficult for a contemporary boy to bear. But antique nickname Bat might work better. Might.

Rhythmic and sensual -- maybe too sensual, in terms of playground teasing. Sax Rohmer was the nom de plume of the prolific English novelist who created Dr.Fu Manchu.

Add an s and you've got squirt.

A bit too cunning.

The S may confuse English speakers, but it's a French classic.

Ancient Irish king of the underworld, so much more powerful than Don.