100 Short Baby Boy Names with One Syllable
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Choosing a one-syllable name for your baby boy gives him a short, strong name with a unique touch.
I just gave birth to my 5th baby, a boy, and so have spent MANY hours researching baby boy names over the past few weeks and months! If you’re anything like me, you want the perfect name to jump right out at you. I also like to know the origin of the names as well as the meaning to help me decide.
Here's a list of 100 one-syllable boy names, each with its origin and meaning, to inspire you. Whether you’re looking for the perfect first name or middle name for your baby boy, there is something for everyone on this list.
If you’re not sure yet what type of name you want for your baby boy, be sure to check out the other articles I wrote recently on Classic Baby Boy Names, Strong & Powerful Baby Boy Names, and Modern & Unique Baby Boy Names for more inspiration.
What are Short Baby BOy Names?
A-C Names
Ash (English): "Ash tree clearing"
Beau (French): "Handsome"
Blaine (Scottish): "Yellow"
Blake (English): "Dark" or "pale"
Bram (Hebrew): "Father of multitudes"
Brent (English): "Hill"
Brock (English): "Badger"
Brooks (English): "Lives by the brook"
Bryce (Gaelic): "Speckled"
Cain (Hebrew): "Acquired"
Cade (English): "Round"
Chad (English): "Battle"
Chase (English): "To hunt"
Clark (English): "Cleric" or "scribe"
Clay (English): "Mortal"
Clyde (Scottish): From the River Clyde
Cole (English): "Charcoal"
Crew (English): "Group of people"
Cruz (Spanish): "Cross"
D-F Names
Dale (English): "Valley"
Dane (English): "From Denmark"
Dash (English): "To run quickly"
Dax (French): "Leader"
Dean (English): "Valley"
Drake (English): "Dragon"
Drew (Greek): "Strong and manly"
Duke (English): "Leader"
Finn (Irish): "Fair" or "white"
Flynn (Irish): "Descendant of Flann"
Ford (English): "River crossing"
Fox (English): "Fox"
Frank (German): "Free man"
Gage (French): "Pledge"
Glen (Scottish): "Valley"
Grant (Scottish): "Great"
Gray (English): "Gray-haired"
Guy (French): "Guide"
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H-K Names
Hale (English): "Hero"
Hank (German): "Home ruler"
Hayes (English): "Enclosure"
Heath (English): "Heathland dweller"
Hugh (German): "Mind" or "spirit"
Jack (English): "God is gracious"
Jake (Hebrew): "Supplanter"
James (Hebrew): "Supplanter"
Jace (Greek): "Healer"
Jax (English): "Son of Jack"
Jay (Latin): "Rejoice"
Jett (English): "Jet black"
Joel (Hebrew): "Yahweh is God"
John (Hebrew): "God is gracious"
Jude (Hebrew): "Praise"
Kai (Hawaiian): "Sea"
Kane (Irish): "Battle"
Keith (Scottish): "Wood"
Knox (Scottish): "Round hill"
Kyle (Scottish): "Narrow strait"
L-Q Names
Lane (English): "Path"
Lee (English): "Clearing"
Luke (Greek): "Light-giving"
Mark (Latin): "Warrior"
Max (Latin): "Greatest"
Miles (Latin): "Soldier"
Nash (English): "At the ash tree"
Neil (Irish): "Champion"
Noel (French): "Christmas"
Paul (Latin): "Small"
Pierce (English): "Stone"
Quinn (Irish): "Descendant of Conn"
Quest (English): "Search"
Quill (English): "Feather"
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R-S Names
Reed (English): "Red-haired"
Reid (Scottish): "Red-haired"
Rhys (Welsh): "Enthusiasm"
Ross (Scottish): "Headland"
Roy (French): "King"
Sam (Hebrew): "Told by God"
Scott (English): "From Scotland"
Shane (Irish): "God is gracious"
Seth (Hebrew): "Appointed"
Sid (English): "Wide meadow"
Slate (English): "Rock"
Steel (English): "Metal"
Stone (English): "Stone"
Storm (English): "Tempest"
T-Z Names
Tate (English): "Cheerful"
Todd (English): "Fox"
Troy (Greek): "Foot soldier"
Vance (English): "Dweller near marshland"
Vaughn (Welsh): "Little"
Wade (English): "River crossing"
Wayne (English): "Wagon maker"
West (English): "Western"
Wolf (German): "Wolf"
Wren (English): "Small bird"
Zane (Hebrew): "God is gracious"
Zeke (Hebrew): "God strengthens"
COnclusion
Save this list for inspiration as you search for the perfect name for your little one. A one-syllable name offers simplicity and strength in one.
