One Syllable Names for Boys

  1. Zel
    • Taz
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Thomas or Tasman
      • Meaning:

        "twin; consolation or bag"
      • Description:

        Short and cool, with the same feel of Ozzy, Ziggy, Tate, or Nash. There are a number of names from which it could derive, with two possibilities being from Thomas meaning "twin" or from Tasman, a Dutch surname which could mean "bag", "consolation", or "servant of Techmir", although it could simply relate to someone from Tasmania.
    • Ysrael
      • Sparks
        • Origin:

          English surname
        • Meaning:

          "lively; fiery; one who lives near the shrub"
        • Description:

          Sparks was originally used as a nickname in Medieval England, typically as a pet name for a lively person (or in an ironic sense, for one who was not). It was also likely used as a nickname for blacksmiths and other professionals whose work created literal fiery sparks.
      • Dirch
        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Derrick, English
        • Meaning:

          "the people's ruler"
        • Description:

          An old-timey nickname for Derrick that has since been forgotten.
      • Christ
        • Origin:

          English from Greek
        • Meaning:

          "anointed, messiah"
        • Description:

          Meaning "anointed one" in Greek, this was a title applied to Jesus by early Greek-speaking followers. It has been used as the English form of both Christos and Chrestos, which means "good".
      • Dayo
        • Origin:

          Yoruba
        • Meaning:

          "joy arrives"
        • Description:

          A joyful Yoruba name which would be perfect for a long-awaited baby.
      • Matz
        • Jr
          • Maize
            • Origin:

              English word name and nature name
            • Description:

              One of the more unusual nature names, Maize is given to a dozen or so boys and girls each year and is almost completely unisex in terms of usage. Disclaimer: potential for "corny" jokes.
          • Tore
            • Origin:

              Diminutive of Salvator, variation of Thor, Italian, Norse
            • Meaning:

              "savior; thunder"
            • Description:

              In Norway, a Grandpa Name.
          • Loan
            • Origin:

              Variation of Elouan, Breton and French
            • Meaning:

              "light"
            • Description:

              Modern French form of the saint's name Elouan. Loan is currently a Top 200 choice in France.
          • Maks
            • Zann
              • Teive
                • Gift
                  • Origin:

                    English word name
                  • Description:

                    Because that's what your child is—a gift.
                • Obe
                  • Quix
                    • Olle
                      • Origin:

                        Swedish diminutive of Olaf, Norse
                      • Meaning:

                        "ancestor's relic"
                      • Description:

                        Olaf is now heavily tied to the snowman from Frozen, but common nickname Olle has no such associations.
                    • Haynes