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One-Syllable Baby Names

One-syllable baby names include Claire, Anne, James, John, Eve, Ben, Faith, Gus, Jane, Kate, Kit, Lou, King, Maeve, Max, Sam, Pearl, Reid, True, Wren, and Zane, all right in style. One-syllable names may be appealing because of their simplicity and sleekness in a complicated world. One syllable baby names feel modern, although many of them have deep roots.

Names with two syllables may dominate the popularity lists right now, but one syllable names are next in line. The top one syllable names are Grace for girls and James for boys.

Along with Grace, the only other one syllable girl name that ranks in the US Top 100 is Claire. There are more boy names ranking in the Top 100. Along with James, the most popular boy names in the Top 100 are John, Luke, and Miles.

Many parents seek one syllable names for the middle names, which is a great idea. But they certainly inhabit first place nicely too. Here, our picks for the best one syllable names for baby boys and girls today.

Ray

Meaning: wise protector

Origin:Diminutive of Raymond
215
Hayes

Meaning: hedged area

Origin:English surname and nature name
161
Origin:Diminutive of Augustus, Angus, Gustave, Augustin, Augusten, Augustine, August
478
Sam

Meaning: told by God

Origin:English, diminutive of Samuel
593
Dash The meaning of Dash is 'dashing' or 'handsom...
Origin:Diminutive of Dashiell, meaning unknown
1219
Thad The meaning of Thad is ‘praise’ and it is of...
Origin:Short form of Thaddeus or variation of Tad
4656
Blaise

Meaning: one who stutters

Origin:Latin
3977
King

Meaning: monarch

Origin:English
489
Joan

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:English variation of Johanna
804
Sean

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Irish variation of John
1007
Hank

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:Diminutive of Henry, German
492
Origin:Diminutive of Harold and Henry
603
Lane

Meaning: a small roadway or path

Origin:English
427
Rex

Meaning: king

Origin:Latin
323
Lou

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Diminutive of Louis or Lewis, French and German
2021
Drew

Meaning: strong and manly

Origin:Diminutive of Andrew
423
Wynn

Meaning: fair, blessed

Origin:Welsh
1317
Dove

Meaning: dove, a bird

Origin:Nature name
643
Origin:Japanese, form of Buddhism
5655
Snow Snow is a word of English origin, and the me...
Origin:English word name
1411