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One-Syllable Middle Names for Boys

While we are happy to see baby namers move beyond boring middle names that were mere connective tissue, there are still times — like when first and last names are elaborate — when you want a short, strong middle name. That explains the pervasive popularity of such classic middle names as James, Lee, Scott, Ray, and John.

Along with James and John, other single-syllable boy names in the US Top 300 for first names include Kai, Beau, Jude, Dean, Ace, Paul, Nash, and Lane. Today it’s fashionable to put quirky, unexpected names in the middle position, such as Bear, Knight, Sid, and Zeus.

Here, some cool one-syllable middle names for boys. Or expand your horizons with our master list of more than 900 middle names of every type.

Single Syllable Middle Names for Boys

Spence According to its English origin, the meaning...
Origin:Short form of Spencer
10306
Shaw

Meaning: dweller by the wood

Origin:English
3151
Vern

Meaning: place of alders

Origin:Diminutive of Vernon, English
4461
Day

Meaning: the time of light between one night and the next

Origin:English word name
6325
Saint

Meaning: saint

Origin:English word name
1188
Oz

Meaning: strength, powerful, courageous

Origin:Hebrew
873
Zeb The meaning of Zeb is ‘a gift of Jehovah’. I...
Origin:Diminutive of Zebediah or Zebulon
1270
Win Win is a gender-neutral name of Burmese orig...
Origin:Diminutive of Winslow, Winthrop, or Winston
2913
Fletch

Meaning: arrow maker

Origin:Diminutive of Fletcher, English
4592
Blaze

Meaning: fire

Origin:English word name
1065
Laird

Meaning: lord of the land

Origin:Scottish
2341
Zev

Meaning: wolf

Origin:Hebrew
298
Ridge

Meaning: an elevated body part or structure

Origin:English word name
1005
Tig The name Tig is an interesting name. It is u...
Origin:English diminutive of names that start with T
9452
Seth

Meaning: appointed, placed

Origin:Hebrew
385
Mark

Meaning: warlike

Origin:Latin
496
Scott

Meaning: from Scotland

Origin:English
501
Ford

Meaning: dweller at the ford

Origin:English
386
Rush

Meaning: basket weaver

Origin:English
1610
Sid

Meaning: Saint-Denis

Origin:Short form of Sidney, French
1797