One Syllable Names for Boys

Actor French Stewart introduced this one to the lexicon. French is part word name, part place name, and part surname-name, reminiscent of celebrity baby names that reference a nationality rather than simply a place, such as Moroccan.

You don't need to choose the longer form of this unusual name to arrive at Cabe, brother of Gabe and Abe. This earthy, unusual, friendly nickname-name was given to a handful of boys last year and can make an intriguing choice. But be warned: It will forever be mistaken, at least at first hearing, for the more familiar Gabe.

One of the new-wave Christian word names that has appeared occasionally on the charts since the 2010s.

Super-short names are popular with Dutch-speaking parents, and this shortened form has come a long way from the original Aemilianus. Mil is in the Top 100 in Belgium.

A thoroughly old-school nickname for Ambrose — one that lightens up the serious full form.

Crisply appealing.

Along with Dobbin, Dob was medieval nickname for Robert.

Ebo is a powerful African day name that can be used to fit its definition.

A modern invention in the style of Kai. Long I is the hottest vowel sound right now, so Zai is destined for wider use.

Monty Burns, on The Simpsons, smashed to pieces any goodwill for his first name leftover from Monty Python. But if you drop the "y," you're left with a distinctly Gallic sounding nickname name. If it feels to slight for the birth certificate, there are tons of ways to get to it as a nickname: Montgomery, Montana, Montreal, even Montmorency.

Notable name of Václav Havel, the heroic poet and playwright who became president of the Czech Republic.

Khaled is a widely-used Arabic and Muslim name with a strong appealing meaning. Khalid is another popular spelling. Both versions are among the most familiar Arabic names for boys, perhaps thanks to DJ Khaled.

Tine is an undisputably masculine name in Slovenia, but with the same sound as Tina, wouldn't translate as well in English-speaking countries.

This spelling pares Will down to the bare minimum — and why not? It is also a Welsh diminutive of William / Wiliam / Gwilym.

One of the simplest, most down-to-earth yet evocative of the word names, which could work — especially as a middle.