One-Syllable Baby Names
2150 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
Swayze#2049 in the U.S.From the surname Swayze, an anglicized spelling of German Schweizer/Schweiz meaning 'Swiss'. PoBlythe#2052 in the U.S.CheerfulShae#2061 in the U.S.Variant of Shea, from Gaelic Seaghdha 'admirable, stately, hawk-like'.Star#2062 in the U.S.Star (the celestial body)Blayke#2080 in the U.S.BlackBanks#2105 in the U.S.Topographic surname for someone living by a hillside slope or riverbank (Middle English 'banke'Brooks#2126 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJean#2130 in the U.S.God is graciousJules#2131 in the U.S.belonging to the Julian gens, youthfulHayes#2143 in the U.S.(dweller by the) hedge or brushwood enclosureDawn#2174 in the U.S.English word name meaning 'dawn, daybreak, first appearance of light', from Old English 'dagungRen#2190 in the U.S.lotus, water lilyKoi#2207 in the U.S.From the Japanese word 'koi' (鯉), meaning 'carp,' specifically the colorful ornamental variety;Bea#2218 in the U.S.Voyager, travellerBliss#2219 in the U.S.BlissQueen#2234 in the U.S.Woman, wifePsalm#2252 in the U.S.A song sung to the harpFlor#2263 in the U.S.FlowerEmme#2282 in the U.S.whole, universalNyah#2293 in the U.S.Variant of Nia, Swahili 'purpose, intention'; also linked to Irish Niamh 'bright'.Shai#2349 in the U.S.giftBryce#2369 in the U.S.SpeckledTaya#2385 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyJrue#2392 in the U.S.Manly, masculineJind#2523 in the U.S.Life, soul, vitality; from the Punjabi jind meaning life or the animating spirit of a personDrue#2551 in the U.S.Manly, masculineLynn#2558 in the U.S.LakeNyx#2577 in the U.S.nightRome#2640 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSkai#2642 in the U.S.CloudLou#2674 in the U.S.Famous in battlePraise#2680 in the U.S.From the English word praise — Latin pretium, 'worth, prize' — a devotional virtue word-nameStarr#2747 in the U.S.starShreya#2772 in the U.S.Superior, betterZiyah#2777 in the U.S.light, radiance, splendourJoie#2792 in the U.S.He will addBree#2826 in the U.S.Hill, highJayne#2837 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousMayar#2848 in the U.S.Supplier, purveyorBeau#2863 in the U.S.Beautiful, handsomeJames#2873 in the U.S.Holder of the heelLourdes#2917 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessLux#2918 in the U.S.LightKlaire#2977 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousMayve#2984 in the U.S.Spelling of Maeve — from Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates; intoxicating one' (a legendary warriMai#3016 in the U.S.Apricot blossom; from Vietnamese mai, the yellow flower of the lunar new yearRaiya#3017 in the U.S.Origin uncertainBloom#3036 in the U.S.Flower, blossom; to flourish and thrive; from Old Norse blom and Old English blomaKaiah#3119 in the U.S.Each of the two
Boy Names
Glen#2026 in the U.S.valley, narrow glenJoah#2028 in the U.S. Yahweh is brotherKyan#2029 in the U.S.Ancient, enduringNeev#2050 in the U.S.Foundation, base; symbolizing stability and a firm beginning.Swayde#2054 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Suede — French gants de Suede, 'gloves from Sweden' — the soft leather; a modern Lake#2068 in the U.S.from the English word "lake," used as a nature name and topographic surnamePax#2074 in the U.S.PeaceBlair#2094 in the U.S.Plain, field, battlefieldKnoxx#2099 in the U.S.from the hills, boldStiles#2105 in the U.S.From an English surname meaning 'dweller by the stile' (a set of steps over a fence or wall), fAnsh#2109 in the U.S.ExcerptCai#2113 in the U.S.Welsh masculine name derived from the Latin Gaius/Caius, borne by Cai (Sir Kay) of Arthurian leStorm#2124 in the U.S.Storm, tempestAyce#2128 in the U.S.Modern invented spelling, phonetically equivalent to 'ace'. No established traditional etymologVayu#2141 in the U.S.Wind, air.Von#2142 in the U.S.Hope; expectationRoen#2162 in the U.S.Sacred nameShayan#2163 in the U.S.Worthy, deserving, suitableJune#2172 in the U.S.youth, Juno's monthKipp#2173 in the U.S.Male salmonOm#2177 in the U.S.The sacred syllable Aum, primordial sound of the universe and supreme mantra in Hinduism.Sir#2179 in the U.S.SirChet#2186 in the U.S.Camp, fortressEfren#2190 in the U.S.fruitful, fertileFynn#2192 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Finn (Irish Fionn), meaning 'fair, white, bright'.Hayze#2193 in the U.S.Respelling of Hayes; enclosure or hedged area (Old English haeg), or descendant of Aodh (Irish Tom#2206 in the U.S.Origin uncertainAbe#2207 in the U.S.Father of many nations; English short form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham (av: father + raham:Shaan#2223 in the U.S.Dignity, dignifiedEarl#2236 in the U.S.Nobleman, warriorFloyd#2237 in the U.S.GreyGene#2238 in the U.S.Well bornKlaus#2245 in the U.S.Victory of the people; German short form of Nikolaus (Greek Nikolaos: nike victory + laos peoplShmiel#2249 in the U.S.Name of GodDream#2266 in the U.S.a dream, visionKurt#2271 in the U.S.Brave counselSloan#2282 in the U.S.From Irish O Sluaghadhain, from sluaghadh 'raid, expedition'; 'little raider, warrior'Taim#2283 in the U.S.Servant, devotee (especially in 'Taym Allah,' servant of God).Flint#2293 in the U.S.Hard stone used to make fire and tools; from Old English flint.Quade#2299 in the U.S.descendant of Uaid, strongKal#2320 in the U.S.Voice of God; a short form of Kalel (Superman's Kryptonian birth name) or an independent short Lex#2322 in the U.S.Defending menCroix#2334 in the U.S.crossLayth#2342 in the U.S.lion, brave warriorOak#2344 in the U.S.The oak tree; from Old English ac (the oak, Quercus robur) — the most venerated tree in BritishPrice#2347 in the U.S.Son of Rhys Rip#2348 in the U.S.Powerful, strong, mighty.Ryu#2352 in the U.S.Dragon, the dragonSaad#2353 in the U.S.happiness, good fortuneSaige#2354 in the U.S.wise one, sage herbSkye#2357 in the U.S.sky, Isle of SkyeSoul#2358 in the U.S.The soul; spirit; essential being; from Old English sawol (soul, spirit, the animating principlClint#2364 in the U.S.Fenced settlement; hillside enclosure; short form of Clinton, from Old English Clint (a cliff, Dru#2366 in the U.S.Strong; brave; a short form of Drew (from Andrew: defender of men) or an independent name from Pete#2382 in the U.S.Short form of Peter, from Latin Petrus and Greek Petros, meaning rock or stone, a translation oYan#2386 in the U.S.Origin uncertainBlaize#2395 in the U.S.Lisping, stammeringClive#2398 in the U.S.CliffHart#2403 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJade#2405 in the U.S.Jade stone; from Spanish piedra de la ijada (stone of the flank/kidney — jade was said to cure Quest#2413 in the U.S.A searchBram#2422 in the U.S.Father of manyJin#2433 in the U.S.gold / metal (Chinese 金); 'precious' or 'true' depending on hanja (Korean)Knight#2435 in the U.S.knight (originally 'boy, servant')Oakes#2438 in the U.S.Dweller near the oak treesPraise#2439 in the U.S.From the word praise — Latin pretium, 'price, worth' — adoration, worship, commendationBanx#2455 in the U.S.stylized form of Banks: 'dweller by the bank/hillside'Dave#2456 in the U.S.BelovedDutch#2458 in the U.S.Dutch; (originally) German / of the Low CountriesFahad#2459 in the U.S.PantherIke#2460 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJhon#2462 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousMaze#2469 in the U.S.From Middle English maze, meaning a labyrinth or state of bewilderment; used as a modern given Zyir#2479 in the U.S.Modern coinage, respelling of Zaire/Zahir (Arabic 'shining, visible'); associative meaningCaine#2487 in the U.S.spear or acquired oneNiles#2506 in the U.S.English and Scandinavian surname form of Niel/Neil, from Old Norse Njal or Irish Niall meaning Reef#2509 in the U.S.ridge of rock or coral at the sea surfaceRoel#2510 in the U.S.famous rulerZach#2515 in the U.S.God has remembered; English short form of Zachary/Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh hasRye#2531 in the U.S.The rye grain; island; from Old English ryge (the cereal grain Secale cereale) — also a place nTai#2536 in the U.S.Great; talented; large; from Chinese/Vietnamese tai (great, talented, distinguished — a positivCy#2540 in the U.S.Lordly; sun; a short form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) or Cyril (from GreKhrome#2550 in the U.S.A modern word-name from 'chrome' — from Greek chroma, 'colour' (chrome metal, the shiny finish)Kirk#2551 in the U.S.ChurchRaife#2562 in the U.S.Variant of Ralph/Rafe, from Old Norse Ráðúlfr composed of ráð ('counsel,' 'advice') and úlfr ('Duane#2578 in the U.S.Wagon makerLyan#2588 in the U.S.Origin uncertainParth#2593 in the U.S.Son of Pritha (Kunti); the epithet by which Krishna addresses the archer Arjuna throughout the Ripp#2595 in the U.S.from Ripley: 'rippel' (grove, thicket) + 'leah' (clearing, meadow), i.e. a clearing in the woodZaine#2602 in the U.S.beauty, graceZair#2603 in the U.S.Origin uncertainAlek#2604 in the U.S.Black-and-white cowRowe#2636 in the U.S.From the English surname Rowe — 'dweller by the hedgerow or row of houses', from Old English raBlue#2648 in the U.S.the color blueBurke#2649 in the U.S.Dweller at or from the fortified settlement or boroughJob#2659 in the U.S.the persecuted, patientJudge#2660 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKayne#2666 in the U.S.Origin uncertainRam#2671 in the U.S.Pleasing, delightful, charming; name of the Hindu deity Rama, avatar of Vishnu.Yash#2675 in the U.S.Fame, praise, gloryPenn#2706 in the U.S.Enclosure or hill; from Old English penn meaning a fold or enclosure for animals, also related Pryce#2707 in the U.S.Son of Rhys Ryle#2710 in the U.S.From an English surname linked to 'rye clearing' (Riley lines), or a modern Ry- name; routes laSlate#2712 in the U.S.The layered gray stone of roofs and chalkboards; from Old French esclate, carrying the idiom 'cWayde#2714 in the U.S.Spelling of Wade — from Old English wadan, 'to go, to ford', or a river-crossing place-name; alCale#2722 in the U.S.Short form of Caleb, the Hebrew name traditionally read as 'whole-hearted' or linked to the worFritz#2727 in the U.S.Peaceful rulerJan#2731 in the U.S.God is gracious; form of John from Hebrew Yochanan, common in Slavic, Dutch, and Scandinavian uTre#2755 in the U.S.ThreeArch#2767 in the U.S.Short form of Archibald; truly bold, genuinely braveBray#2770 in the U.S.HillChace#2772 in the U.S.Chase, huntDwight#2774 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeMills#2783 in the U.S.MillShlok#2789 in the U.S.Verse, hymn (of praise).Chayce#2805 in the U.S.Chase, huntDeuce#2806 in the U.S.Two; the number twoKayde#2820 in the U.S.RoundLynx#2823 in the U.S.lynx wildcat, the bright oneChoyce#2847 in the U.S.Spelling of Choice — from Old French chois, 'a choice; the select, the best, the chosen'Hersh#2853 in the U.S.DeerHoyt#2854 in the U.S.StickPrynce#2871 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Prince, from Old French prince and Latin princeps ('first citizen,' 'leadeThor#2875 in the U.S.ThunderWard#2877 in the U.S.Guardian, watchman; from Old English weard, the keeper of the watchWolfe#2879 in the U.S.WolfBlu#2890 in the U.S.Minimalist spelling of Blue — the sky-and-sea color (Italian blu) — a modern color-nameCliff#2895 in the U.S.Ford by the cliff; cliff slopeMinh#2915 in the U.S.From Sino-Vietnamese minh (明), meaning 'bright,' 'brilliant,' or 'clear'; associated with intelNoor#2917 in the U.S.Light, divine light; from Arabic nur (نور) meaning light, radiance, luminosityOaks#2920 in the U.S.Origin uncertainQais#2922 in the U.S.Firm, steadfast (traditional gloss); an ancient Arabic name borne by the poet Qais, the Majnun Blayne#2945 in the U.S.Yellow or golden; a variant spelling of Blaine, from the Scottish Gaelic bla or blaan meaning yBrice#2946 in the U.S.Speckled; freckled; from Celtic Bricius (speckled) or a French form of Rhys (ardor, enthusiasm)Jae#2956 in the U.S.Korean name element jae, 'talent, wealth' (Jae-won, Jae-hyun lines) — or a sleek Jay spellingSion#2981 in the U.S.Welsh form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; also a spelling of Zion, 'highest poinWelles#2985 in the U.S.From the English surname Welles/Wells — 'dweller by the springs or wells', from Old English welWitt#2986 in the U.S.From the surname Witt — linked to 'wit' (wisdom, cleverness) and to a form of 'white, fair'; anBreck#3000 in the U.S.speckled, freckledBrix#3001 in the U.S.Origin uncertainNyle#3026 in the U.S.champion / cloud (variant of Niall)Vaayu#3034 in the U.S.wind, airClaude#3044 in the U.S.French form of Latin Claudius, a great Roman clan name traditionally derived from claudus, 'lamGeo#3054 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerRick#3077 in the U.S.Powerful ruler; a short form of Richard, from the Old High German Richart composed of the elemeTyr#3085 in the U.S.godCloud#3095 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCree#3096 in the U.S.From the name of the Cree people; via French Cris from Kristineaux, from Ojibwe KinistinoJun#3107 in the U.S.Origin uncertainNuh#3114 in the U.S.Arabic form of Noah — Hebrew Noach, 'rest, comfort' — a great prophet who built the arkVedh#3120 in the U.S.Knowledge or sacred wisdom; a variant or short form related to Veda, from Sanskrit veda meaning