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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

Raj Raj is a pretty common name of Hindu origin....
Origin:Sanskrit
5571
Yule

Meaning: winter solstice

Origin:English
5610
Origin:English
5662
Pierce

Meaning: son of Piers

Origin:English
950
Croix

Meaning: cross

Origin:French
1772
Dodge Dodge is a beautiful name of English origin....
Origin:English, diminutive of Roger
2972
Penn

Meaning: enclosure

Origin:English
878
Hawk

Meaning: hawk, a bird

Origin:Nature name
896
Gray The meaning of Gray is ‘grey’. It is a name ...
Origin:Color name, also diminutive of Grayson
654
North

Meaning: cardinal direction of north

Origin:English word name
1762
Wayne

Meaning: maker of wagons

Origin:English occupational name
620
Neil

Meaning: cloud

Origin:Irish
876
Lee

Meaning: pasture, meadow

Origin:English
636
Knight

Meaning: a mounted man-at-arms serving a feudal superior

Origin:English word name
1678
Yann

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:French/Breton variation of John
2586
Bond

Meaning: peasant farmer

Origin:English
3793
Chaz Chaz is a diminutive of Charles. The meaning...
Origin:Diminutive of Charles
3558
Cale The meaning of Cale is ‘dog’, or ‘brave’. It...
Origin:Diminutive of Caleb or surname
2486
Kier Kier is a name of Celtic origin and the mean...
Origin:Diminutive of Kieran, alternate spelling of Keir
2057
Kent

Meaning: edge

Origin:English surname and place-name
1115