One Syllable Boy Names

John

This name derives from the Hebrew, meaning “Jesus is gracious.” The name has long been a popular one, as seen by the millions of people who have been named “John” through the ages. In fact, look into any family tree and you are likely to find a “John” somewhere. Even today, it ranks as one of the top 100 most popular names on many lists. 

Luke

From the Greek meaning “from Luciana,” this name originally denoted someone from Italy. In the Bible, Luke was a doctor who traveled with Saint Paul, and soon the name became a well-known moniker for boys. It fell out of favor a few centuries again, but has made a strong comeback in the last several decades. 

Chase

This name came from middle English, and meant to denote a huntsman – a man who relishes the chase. The name has become very popular in the United States, and is often noted in England, Canada and Australia as well. 

Jack

This was actually a slang word for man, and then became seen as a derivative of John. Today, it is seen as a name that stands on its own, a strong and proud one that brings to mind a strong, independent person. 

Juan

This name from the Spanish is the modern form of Johannes, or yet another derivative of John. It is most often noted as the name of Don Juan, a character from Spanish legend, said to be the greatest lover of all time. 

Cole

This is an old English name that hasn’t seen much use as a first name, but is very popular as a middle name, probably because it goes well with almost any other first name. Cole is a derivative of Cola or Charcoal, which was a slang name given to someone with dark features. 

Max

This is from the German and the English, but the name can also find roots in Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish descent. It is popular all over the world and has a connotation of wealth and prestige, especially when used as the short form of Maximilian. 

Eric

Derived from the Norse for “ruler,” this name originally came from a man who was considered a great traveler, adventurer and ruler. In fact, Eric the Red was one of the first bearers of the name, and was also the name of several kings throughout hist

Joel

This is a Biblical name; Joel was one of the twelve prophets of the Old Testament, and the author of the book of Joel. It comes from the Hebrew meaning “Yahweh is God.” The name is extremely popular in Finland and Spain. 

Kyle

This name is from the Gaelic, meaning cool. It also stands for channels, narrows, or strait – all things related to waterways. The name can also be written as Chile, or as the feminine “Kyla.” 

Sean

This name is originally from the Irish, and has been used for centuries as a first or middle name. The name goes well with almost anything, stands strong on its own, and has a connotation of someone who is smart and witty. 

Grant

This is a Scottish or English surname that means “grand” or “large.” The most famous use of the name in the United States was as that of surname for Ulysses S. Grant, a famous commander and president. Today the name is given to a child when the parents want to promote the idea of strength, wealth and power. 

Jude

 From the English, this is a variant of Judas. Jude is used in many versions of the New Testament to denote the second aspostle named Judas, and differentiate him from Judas Isacriot. The name has been very common since the Protestant Reformation. 

Paul

A Roman family name, it means “small” or “humble.” It is also a Biblical name, referring to Saint Paul. In fact, the name was commonly given to religious leaders. The original Hebrew version of the name is “Saul.” 

Dean

This masculine name has fallen out of favor since the 50s and 60s, when the popular actor James Dean drove many mothers to name their children after his wild, sexy ways. The name also has the variant of Dene and works well as either a first, middle or surname. 

Sam

A variant of Samuel, this name has been popular in all cultures for centuries. In Old English, and in the Tolkien world, “Samwise” means “half wise” – so arguably, “Sam” could mean “half.” Parents often name their child “Samuel” and shorten it to Sam for day-to-day use. 

Joe

This short form of Joseph is a Biblical name, denoting the meek yet powerful Joseph who became the father of Jesus. This name is common in every language and typically has a version in each country that has been popular with mothers for many centuries. 

Chad

From the Old English and the Welsh, this name derives from “battle” or “war.” It was typically used by Catholics until the 1960s, when it became much more popular among those of all religions. 

Rhett

This comes from a Dutch surname and means “advice or counsel.” The most common version of this name comes from the deep south, where many mothers named their children after Rhett Butler in the popular book ‘Gone with the Wind.’ 

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