200 One Syllable Baby Boy Names
Searching for the perfect baby name? It can be so hard to choose the right one. Don’t stress! Check out this list of more than 150 awesome one syllable baby boy names!
There are so many things to consider when choosing the right name for your child. One thing that many families think about is the number of syllables in a name.
Why choose a one-syllable boy name?
Choosing a short name for a boy with one syllable is a popular option these days! One syllable baby boy names are a fun and easy option for a variety of families. Single syllable names flow easily with and compliment many last names, and include classics and trendy options too.
Single syllables often also makes names more easy to pronounce, and they also make excellent middle names! Boy middle names that are one syllable are often the perfect bridge between longer first and last names.
One syllable boy names are strong, simple, and direct and come in all sorts of styles from sweet and simple to bold and unique names. If you’re in search of a little inspiration, I’ve got you covered with this list of more than 200 short names for your little boy.
Don’t forget to pin this list to your baby names board on Pinterest so you don’t lose it!
200+ One Syllable Baby Boy Names
Here are some of the best one syllable boy names out there. I’m listing them in ABC order to make it easy for you to find your faves! I’ve also tried to include some unique and offbeat ones, unisex name options as well as some great classics. You’re sure to find some great options for your own baby boy’s name on this list!
Abe
Ace
Al
Art
Ashe
Bear (one of those cool names that are so fun right now)
Beck
Ben
Beau
Blake
Blaise
Blake
Boone
Brad
Bran (from Welsh culture, meaning ‘raven.’)
Brant
Breck
Brett
Brick
Briggs
Brock
Brooks
Bruce (of Scottish origin)
Bryce
Buck
Burke (old English for ‘burg.’)
Cade
Cain
Cal
Cam
Cash
Chad
Chance
Chase
Chet
Clay
Clark
Cliff
Clint
Clyde
Cole
Colt
Craig
Creed
Crew (love this cute name!)
Cruz
Free Printable Baby Name Workbook
Need some help picking the perfect baby name for your future little one? As a mom of two, I know how much time and energy goes into choosing the perfect name, so I’ve put together this free printable baby name workbook to help!
This 14 page workbook is designed to be printed at home, and used as a resource to help you pick the perfect name. Plus, I’ve included a bonus printable page, “Why We Chose Your Name,” where you can write down the story behind your little one’s name to put in their keepsake box or baby book.
Just enter your details in the box below, and it will be emailed over to you automatically!
Dai (From a Celtic origin, meaning ‘to shine.’)
Dale
Dash
Dax
Dean
Dirk
Dom
Drake
Dre
Drew
Duke
Early
Ed
Edge
Finn (From the Old Norse, meaning ‘person from Finland’.)
Fitz
Flint
Flynn
Ford
Fox
Frank
Fritz
Gabe
Gael
Gage
Gene
George (originally from Greek culture, meaning ‘farmer.’)
Giles (of Latin origin)
Glenn
Grant
Greg
Grey
Gus
Guy
Hank
Hart
Hawk
Hayes
Heath
Holt
Hugh
Huck
Ike
Jace
Jack
Jake
Jax
James
Jay
Jeff
Jett
Jim
Jon/John
Juan
Jude
Jules (of French origin)
Kane
Kai
Kale
Keith
Kent
King
Kip
Kirk
Knox (a great Scottish name)
Kobe
Kurt
Lake
Lance
Lars
Lee
Leib (of Hebrew origin, and the Yiddish word for “lion.”)
Leif
Lex
Lloyd
Luke
Mac/Mack
Mark
Max
Mick
Miles
Mitt
Nash
Nate
Neil
Noel
Paul
Pax
Penn
Pete
Piers
Pierce
Quinn
Ralph
Ray
Red
Reed
Reece
Reid
Reign
Rey
Rex
Rhett
Rhys
Rob
Ross
Rome
Roy
Royal
Russ
Sam
Saul
Sean/Shawn/Shaun (on nearly every classic names list!)
Seth
Shane
Shawn
Shay
Sky (this sweet name is perfect if you’re looking for something nature-inspired)
Smith
Spike
Stan
Steve
Sven (of Scandinavian origin)
Tad
Taj
Tate
Ted
Thor
Tim
Todd
Tom
Trace
Trent
Trey
Tripp
Troy
Ty
Van
Vance
Vaughn/Von
Vince
Walt
Wayne
Wade
Wes
Wells
West (from the traditionally family name)
Will
Wolf (attributed to German origin)
Wynn
Xan (short form of Alexander or Xander)
Zane
Zak/Zac
Zane/Zayne
Zeke
Need more baby name inspiration? Check out:
Unique Baby Boy Names that Aren’t Overused
100 Unique Gender Neutral Baby Names
There are also some great single syllable girl names on 200 Unique and Creative Baby Girl Names, too if you’re in need!
Short First Names Make Great Baby Names
I hope this list of one syllable boy names helped you find the perfect fit for your own baby boy’s name! Short baby names are great if you would prefer not to have a longer first name.
I loved the idea of a short first name for my second child, which was one of the reasons I chose a one-syllable baby name for him (Grey, the shortened form of the more popular Greyson). I wanted a unique name, and toyed with the idea of using it as a short middle name too.
I struggled to narrow down my list! In case you’re curious, here were my personal favorite single-syllable name choices for my little guy:
Grey
Crew
Knox
Cruz
Huck
Bear
If you enjoy this list of baby boy names please share it with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest! Which are your favorite single syllable baby names?
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