One Syllable Names for Boys

  1. Stef
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Stefanus, Dutch variation of Stephen
    • Meaning:

      "garland; crown"
  2. Mcgwire
    • Jort
      • Jaired
        • Trae
          • Lyons
            • Origin:

              English surname, French variation of Leon
            • Meaning:

              "person from Lyon, the hill fort of Lugus; lion"
            • Description:

              With Leon and Leo both popular options, Lionel on the rise, and other lion-inspired names such as Ariel and Leandro gathering attention, Lyons might work for a contemporary baby.
          • Drio
            • Dolph
              • Origin:

                German, diminutive of Adolph
              • Description:

                All Adolph variations are best avoided, though this takes some of the onus off.
            • Mccrae
              • Origin:

                Scottish
              • Meaning:

                "son of grace"
              • Description:

                This attractive Scottish surname-name is found in Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove, as the surname of hero Augustus/Gus McCrae. Also spelled MacCrae or McRay among other variations, the meaning is variously given as son of grace or luck.
            • Sheen
              • Robe
                • Swayne
                  • Krish
                    • Origin:

                      Diminutive of Krishna
                    • Description:

                      Although Krishna is popular in India, only this diminutive variation made the US Top 1000 in 2013.
                  • Boots
                    • Origin:

                      English word name
                    • Description:

                      Dora's monkey best friend, and possibly the name of your cat.
                  • Roffe
                    • Arsh
                      • Fish
                        • Pleun
                          • Origin:

                            Dutch
                          • Meaning:

                            "of the sun god"
                          • Description:

                            Pleun is a unisex Dutch name deriving from Apollonius or Apollonia, although it is now found mainly for girls in its native land.
                        • Lyell
                          • Oda
                            • Origin:

                              Japanese
                            • Meaning:

                              "great field"