One-Syllable Baby Names
Baby names with one syllable — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
Baby names that have one syllable, most-popular first — useful when you want the rhythm to fit a longer or shorter surname.
Girl Names
Grace#38 in the U.S.Grace, elegance; divine favorClaire#68 in the U.S.Bright; clear; illustriousMaeve#76 in the U.S.She who intoxicates; intoxicating one — from Old Irish MedbJade#95 in the U.S.The green gemstone; from Spanish piedra de la ijada (stone of the side/flank), referring to itsQuinn#97 in the U.S.Chief; descendant of ConnRose#114 in the U.S.The rose flower; from Latin rosa, but also related to Old High German hros (horse) or hroth (faSloane#141 in the U.S.Raider, warrior — from Irish Gaelic Sluaghadhán, a diminutive of sluagh meaning host or raidingJune#150 in the U.S.Sacred to Juno — from Latin Junius, the month of June, named after the Roman goddess Juno (goddSage#160 in the U.S.Wise, knowing; also the fragrant herb SalviaBlair#169 in the U.S.Plain; field; from Scottish Gaelic blar (plain, flat land, battlefield)Ruth#173 in the U.S.Companion, friend — from Hebrew rut (companion, friend), possibly related to re'ut (friendship)Reese#192 in the U.S.Enthusiasm, ardor — anglicized form of Welsh Rhys, meaning enthusiasm, ardor, or fiery warriorJane#221 in the U.S.God is graciousWren#231 in the U.S.Wren, a small songbird; from Old English wrennaFaith#254 in the U.S.Faith; trust; belief; from Latin fides (faith, trust) via Old French feid/feitBlake#295 in the U.S.Black (from Old English blaec); alternatively pale or fair (from Old English blac) — the two foBrooke#313 in the U.S.From the Old English word 'broc', meaning a small stream or watercourse. Originally a topographPaige#346 in the U.S.From Old French 'page', meaning a young male servant or attendant to a knight, ultimately from Hope#352 in the U.S.From the Old English 'hopa', meaning hope — the expectation and desire for a positive outcome. Blaire#384 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic blar meaning a plain or flat area of land; originally a Scottish surname aBrynn#407 in the U.S.From Welsh bryn meaning hill; used as a given name particularly in Welsh and Welsh-American comJoy#419 in the U.S.From Old French joie and Latin gaudia meaning joy, happiness, or delight; used as a word name eDream#432 in the U.S.From Old English dream meaning joy, music, or a dream vision; used as a word name for its aspirReign#452 in the U.S.From the English word 'reign,' meaning to rule or exercise sovereign power, derived from Old FrElle#461 in the U.S.French word meaning 'she,' used as a given name; also a short form of names like Eleanor (GreekSaige#480 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Sage, meaning a wise person and the aromatic herb; both derive from Latin 'Mae#501 in the U.S.Spelling variant of May, the fifth month; also a pet form of Mary (meaning 'beloved' or 'bitterFaye#515 in the U.S.From Old French fae meaning 'fairy' or 'enchantment'; also possibly from the Middle English worJream#518 in the U.S.Modern American creative name, a phonetic respelling of the word 'dream,' using the letter J toEve#519 in the U.S.From Hebrew Chavah (Havva), derived from the root chava meaning 'to breathe' or 'to live'; the Kate#522 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine; the meaning is uncertain but was popularly Skye#532 in the U.S.From the English word sky combined with or inspired by the Isle of Skye in Scotland, derived frAnne#619 in the U.S.French form of Anna, from Hebrew Channah meaning 'grace,' 'favor,' or 'God has favored me'; theNoor#659 in the U.S.From Arabic nur meaning light; in Islamic tradition Nur al-Din means light of religion and the Drew#706 in the U.S.Short form of Andrew, from Old Welsh Dryw meaning 'vision' or 'wise man'; or a diminutive of thSol#722 in the U.S.From the Latin sol meaning 'sun'; in Spanish-speaking cultures Sol is a common given name and nGwen#725 in the U.S.Welsh short form of Gwendolyn or Gwenllian, from the Welsh element gwen meaning 'white,' 'fair,
Boy Names
James#6 in the U.S.Supplanter; one who takes the place of anotherJack#15 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is graciousJohn#23 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is graciousLuke#33 in the U.S.Light; from Lucania; the Greek form of the evangelist's nameMiles#44 in the U.S.Soldier; from Latin miles, or possibly Germanic Milo (merciful, gracious)Charles#48 in the U.S.Free man; from Germanic Karl (man, free man)Beau#60 in the U.S.Handsome; beautiful — from French beau (beautiful, fine)Brooks#64 in the U.S.One who lives near a brook or stream; from Old English broc (stream)Kai#93 in the U.S.Sea — from Hawaiian kaiMyles#100 in the U.S.Soldier; or merciful — from Latin miles (soldier) or Irish Gaelic Maol Íosa (servant of Jesus)Jace#114 in the U.S.Healing; healer — short form of Jason, from Greek Iason (to heal); or possibly from Hebrew YehoDean#125 in the U.S.Valley — from Old English denu (valley); also an occupational surname from Old French deien (deGeorge#126 in the U.S.Farmer; worker of the earth — from Greek georgos, a compound of ge (earth) and ergon (work)Jude#155 in the U.S.Praised, he will be praised — Latin form of Judah, from Hebrew Yehudah (praise, praised)Juan#159 in the U.S.God is gracious — Spanish form of John, from Hebrew YochananHayes#162 in the U.S.Hedged enclosure; from Old English hæs (brushwood, shrub), referring to a hedged or wooded areaAce#164 in the U.S.One, unity — from Old French as, from Latin as (a unit, the number one); extended to mean one wJayce#167 in the U.S.Healer — modern phonetic variant of Jason or Jace, from Greek Iasōn (to heal)Jett#169 in the U.S.Jet-black gemstone; from Old French jaiet, from Latin gagates (stone of Gagai)Max#180 in the U.S.Greatest, most excellent — short form of Maximilian or Maxwell, from Latin maximus (greatest)Cole#182 in the U.S.Swarthy, coal-black — from Old English col (charcoal), used as a byname for someone with dark fRhett#188 in the U.S.Advice, counsel — from Dutch surname de Raedt or Old Norse element rāð (counsel, advice)Chase#192 in the U.S.Hunter, huntsman — from Old French chacier (to chase, to hunt), entering English as an occupatiTate#194 in the U.S.Cheerful; pleasant; from the Old Norse personal name TeitrKnox#196 in the U.S.Round hill; from Old English cnoc (hill, hillock)Finn#206 in the U.S.Fair, white, bright — from Irish Gaelic Fionn (fair, white, bright), the name of the legendary Grant#228 in the U.S.Great; tall; from Old French grand (great, tall), possibly via Scottish clan name le GrantMark#245 in the U.S.Of Mars; consecrated to the god of warCade#248 in the U.S.Round, stout; barrel-shapedLane#250 in the U.S.A narrow country road or pathZayn#253 in the U.S.Grace; beauty; adornment; from Arabic zayn (grace, beauty, ornament)Nash#255 in the U.S.By the ash tree; dweller near the ashCrew#256 in the U.S.A group working together; a team or companyPaul#262 in the U.S.Small, humbleSaint#267 in the U.S.A holy person; one declared a saint by the churchColt#285 in the U.S.A young male horse; a spirited, energetic young manKash#286 in the U.S.Hollow place; a phonetic spelling variant of CashCash#287 in the U.S.Hollow place; chest; maker of boxes or chestsReid#293 in the U.S.Red-haired; one with a ruddy complexionBanks#310 in the U.S.One who lives beside a bank — a hillside, mound, or riverbankBlake#316 in the U.S.From the Old English 'blac' (pale, fair) or 'blaec' (dark, black) — an interesting paradox meanZane#324 in the U.S.Generally considered an anglicized form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracCruz#331 in the U.S.From the Spanish and Portuguese word 'cruz', meaning cross, derived from Latin 'crux'. In the CJax#342 in the U.S.Short form of Jackson or Jaxon, themselves forms of John (from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God has been gWade#344 in the U.S.From the Old English 'wadan', meaning to go or to advance (especially through water), or from aWells#347 in the U.S.From the Old English 'wiell' or 'wella', meaning spring, stream, or well — a topographic surnamKade#349 in the U.S.From the Old Welsh 'cad' (battle) or Old English elements, possibly meaning 'spirit of battle'.Briggs#356 in the U.S.From an Old Norse or Old English place name, a plural form of 'brig' or 'bridge', meaning 'dwelBryce#357 in the U.S.From the Scottish Gaelic 'Bricius' or possibly from Celtic 'brig' (high, strong). Saint Brice oClark#377 in the U.S.Occupational name from Old English clerc, meaning a scribe, scholar, or clergyman, itself from Jay#392 in the U.S.Used as a given name from the bird name jay (from Old French jai), or as a short form of names King#405 in the U.S.From Old English cyning meaning king or ruler; used as a given name for its direct regal connotRhys#412 in the U.S.From Welsh Rhys meaning ardor, enthusiasm, or passion; a historic Welsh royal and warrior nameHank#413 in the U.S.Short form of Henry or Hankin (medieval diminutive of John/Johannes), from Germanic Heimrich meReed#419 in the U.S.From Old English read meaning red; used as a surname for red-haired people, and also related toBoone#423 in the U.S.English surname from Old French bon meaning good or boon meaning a blessing or benefit; also asChance#442 in the U.S.From Middle English and Old French 'cheance,' meaning fortune, luck, or an opportunity; derivedPrince#447 in the U.S.From Old French 'prince' and Latin 'princeps' meaning 'first one' or 'chief,' referring to a roBo#449 in the U.S.From Old Norse 'búa' meaning to live or dwell, used as a short form in Scandinavian naming; alsKane#451 in the U.S.From Irish 'Cathan' meaning 'battle' or from the Welsh 'Caen'; also an Anglicization of the IriRome#452 in the U.S.From the name of the ancient city Roma, used directly as a given name; the city's own etymologySage#456 in the U.S.From the English word 'sage' meaning a wise person, and also the aromatic herb, both derived frJake#457 in the U.S.Medieval English short form of Jacob or John; Jacob derives from Hebrew 'Yaakov' meaning 'supplReece#460 in the U.S.Welsh name from 'Rhys,' meaning 'ardor,' 'enthusiasm,' or 'fiery spirit'; Reece is an AnglicizeMack#463 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Mac/Mc-, from Scottish and Irish Gaelic 'mac' meaning 'son oQuinn#467 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn,' where Conn derives from the Old IZayne#473 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Zane, itself a variant of John (from Hebrew 'Yochanan,' meaning 'God is graFord#474 in the U.S.English topographic surname from Old English 'ford,' meaning a shallow river crossing; transferSean#489 in the U.S.Irish form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; oRoyce#500 in the U.S.English surname from Old French 'roy' (king) and the suffix '-ce' or from 'Rolls-Royce' culturaPierce#505 in the U.S.Medieval English form of Piers, itself the Anglo-Norman French form of Peter, from Latin PetrusKyle#509 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic caol meaning 'narrow' or 'narrow strait,' referring to a narrow channel ofFrank#514 in the U.S.From the Germanic tribal name Frank (the Franks), possibly derived from an ancient word for 'jaTripp#522 in the U.S.English nickname/surname name, derived from 'trip' in the sense of a journey or traveler; also Roy#525 in the U.S.From the Old French roi meaning 'king,' used as a nickname; alternatively derived from the ScotRidge#530 in the U.S.From Old English hrycg meaning 'spine' or 'ridge,' referring to a long raised strip of land; usTroy#533 in the U.S.From the English surname Troy, derived from a French place name (Troyes in Aube, France) or froScott#534 in the U.S.From the English and Scottish surname Scott, meaning 'a Scot' or 'a person from Scotland,' deriBruce#536 in the U.S.From the Scottish surname Bruce, derived from the Norman French place name Brix (or Brieuse) inCal#543 in the U.S.Short form of Calvin (from Latin Calvinus, meaning 'bald,' from calvus) or Caleb (from Hebrew KDrew#553 in the U.S.Short form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, derived from aner/andros meaning 'man' or 'manly'; usSaul#557 in the U.S.From Hebrew Sha'ul, from sha'al meaning 'to ask' or 'to inquire,' giving the meaning 'asked forZain#567 in the U.S.Beauty, grace, adornment — from the Arabic root zayn meaning beauty or that which adornsClay#573 in the U.S.Clay; an English surname derived from Old English claeg, denoting someone who lived near or worRhodes#575 in the U.S.Where roses grow; an English surname derived from the Greek Rhodos, name of the island meaning Seth#581 in the U.S.From Hebrew Sheth meaning 'appointed' or 'placed,' referring to the third son of Adam and Eve iTru#591 in the U.S.Modern creative short form derived from English true, meaning 'faithful,' 'loyal,' or 'genuine,Krew#601 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of English crew, meaning a group of people working together; used as Reese#603 in the U.S.Ardor, enthusiasm, fire; English form of Welsh Rhys (ardor, enthusiasm)Koen#623 in the U.S.Dutch short form of Conrad or Konrad, from Old High German Kuonrat, composed of kuon ('bold,' 'Zayd#633 in the U.S.From Arabic zayd (زيد), from the root z-y-d meaning 'to increase,' 'to grow,' or 'abundance.' ZShane#636 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Seán, itself derived from the Old French Jehan and ultimately fromChris#646 in the U.S.Short form of Christopher or Christian, from Greek Christophoros meaning Christ-bearer, or fromSam#647 in the U.S.Short form of Samuel, from Hebrew Shemu'el meaning heard by God or name of God, composed of sheWayne#655 in the U.S.From the Old English occupational surname waegn meaning wagon or cart, referring to a wagon makLayne#662 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lane, from Old English lane meaning a narrow road or path between hedges orCreed#663 in the U.S.From the English word creed, from Latin credo meaning I believe; a statement of faith or core pChaim#666 in the U.S.From Hebrew chayyim meaning life or lives; a plural form evoking the fullness of life; used in Zaid#677 in the U.S.From Arabic zayd or ziyad meaning growth, abundance, or increase; Zayd ibn Harithah was a compaShawn#682 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Seán, the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is gracious oDax#692 in the U.S.From the French city Dax, derived from the Latin Aquae Tarbellicae and later d'Ax; also used asDuke#695 in the U.S.Leader; nobleman; from Latin dux (leader, commander) via Old French duc, denoting the highest rMac#696 in the U.S.Son of; from Scottish Gaelic and Irish Mac, the prefix meaning 'son of' in Gaelic patronymic suWes#716 in the U.S.Short form of Wesley or Weston, from Old English west (west) combined with either leah (meadow,Jase#717 in the U.S.Short form or alternate spelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason (Ἰάσων) meaning 'healer,' from Lee#727 in the U.S.From Old English leah meaning 'meadow,' 'clearing,' or 'woodland clearing'; one of the most comHugh#732 in the U.S.From the Old French Hugues, from Old High German Hugo or Hug, meaning 'heart,' 'mind,' or 'spirCase#733 in the U.S.Short form of Casey, from the Irish Gaelic Cathasaigh, meaning 'alert' or 'watchful'; also relaClyde#743 in the U.S.From the River Clyde in Scotland, from the Brythonic/Old Welsh Clouta or Clota, possibly meaninTrace#758 in the U.S.A path, track, or trail; from Old French trace meaning track or path, ultimately from the LatinReign#772 in the U.S.Royal rule or sovereignty; from Old French reigne and Latin regnum meaning rule, kingdom, or thTruce#774 in the U.S.Peace or armistice; from Middle English trewes, Old English treow meaning faith, pledge, or agrRiggs#776 in the U.S.Son of Ridge or one who lives by a ridge; an English surname from the Old English hrycg meaning