One Syllable Names for Boys
- Stef
Origin:
Diminutive of Stefanus, Dutch variation of StephenMeaning:
"garland; crown"
- Mcgwire
- Jort
- Jaired
- Trae
- Lyons
Origin:
English surname, French variation of LeonMeaning:
"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 AdolphDescription:
All Adolph variations are best avoided, though this takes some of the onus off.
- Mccrae
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"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 KrishnaDescription:
Although Krishna is popular in India, only this diminutive variation made the US Top 1000 in 2013.
- Boots
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Dora's monkey best friend, and possibly the name of your cat.
- Roffe
- Arsh
- Fish
- Pleun
Origin:
DutchMeaning:
"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:
JapaneseMeaning:
"great field"