425 Unique & timeless short baby names for little boys

If you’re looking for a unique name for a baby boy that is easy to say quickly, you’ll love these short baby boy names!

These short baby names come from around the globe, and a wonderful place to start to choose your baby boy’s name. From unique baby boy names, cute boy names through to classic boy names, we have something for everyone. Some of the names are completely unique, while others are traditional names that could use a resurgence. Some are even common nicknames for long names that you could use instead.

Whatever you’re looking for, you will find plenty of inspiration for your baby’s first name on this list!

If you are looking for a specific letter, so perhaps are about boy b names unique ideas, then just do a quick search on the letter “B” to hop to the right ideas below across all our lists. This is a quick and easy short-cut. This way you can find baby boy names starting with pretty much any letter for free!

How to pick the right baby name

Picking the right name is hard work! There are so many options out there that it can be overwhelming. Plus, all the other parents out there may be falling in love with the same name, so there’s a good chance your little one will end up as one of many with the same name in their class at school!

• To make a good choice, start by selecting your top picks. Come up with 10-20 names that you like.
• Then, sit with each name for a while. Say it with your last name to see how the whole name would sound altogether.
• If there are two names you really like, you might want to consider incorporating one as a middle name.

Even if you choose the perfect name before the baby is born, you might still change your mind when you fill out the birth certificate! Many parents like to meet their child to make sure the name makes sense before they make it permanent.

Short first names often sound best with short middle names. This is especially true if you have a long last name. If you have a short last name, you may want to choose a slightly longer middle name to balance it out.

Practice saying each name together until you find the ones that sound the best! It’s okay if it takes time; be patient, and you’ll find the perfect baby name.

The best short baby boy names

Although there is nothing wrong with long baby names, sometimes it’s nice to have a short name you can say in just a few sounds. it can be tough to know where to start with short male names. Some of these names are short in letters and short in sounds, while others may look longer, but they’re faster to say. Some of these are more unique male names, and others are a little bit more common.

None of the words on these lists have more than two syllables, and there are so many unique boy names to choose from! Some of them might even work for short girl names too – so take a look. There are literally hundreds of cute short boy names on this list, so take your time and give it a good scroll!

One syllable names

If you want a really short name that can be said very quickly, choose a one-syllable boy name from this list.

1. Kai
2. Ty
3. Saint
4. Trace
5. Rome
6. Bear
7. Van
8. Fox
9. Zev
10. Leif
11. Bridge
12. Briggs
13. Art
14. Miles
15. Brooks
16. Jace
17. Chase
18. Cole
19. George
20. Rhett
21. Jude
22. Ace
23. Max (this is such a classic short name)
24. Juan
25. Dean
26. Finn
27. Blake
28. Nash
29. Zane
30. Jayes
31. Jett
32. Cash
33. Colt
34. Knox
35. Lane
36. Crew
37. Reid
38. Tate
39. Wade
40. Chance
41. Sean
42. Cade
43. Jay
44. Clark
45. Noel
46. Troy
47. Ash
48. Sage
49. Hank
50. Ford
51. Dax
52. Wells
53. Drew
54. Keith
55. Clay
56. Bruce
57. Roy
58. Rex
59. Lee
60. Grey
61. Duke
62. Flynn
63. Trey
64. Sam
65. Chris
66. Mac
67. Neil
68. Brock
69. Wayne
70. Dash
71. Lance
72. Dane
73. Beck
74. Buck
75. Drake
76. Kent
77. Gabe
78. Tim
79. Tom
80. ​Duke
81. Earl

Nature themed baby boy names

These nature-themed names would make such cool short boy names! 

1. Ash
2. Brook
3. Cliff
4. Dale
5. Finn
6. Forest
7. Glen
8. Heath
9. Jade
10. Lake
11. Leaf
12. Moss
13. Reed
14. River
15. Rowan
16. Sage
17. Sky
18. Stone
19. Storm
20. Thorn
21. Vale
22. Wilder
23. Zephyr
24. Eagle

Unique names for boys

If you’re looking for an unusual name that will set your child apart from others, these are some of the best cool baby boy names to choose from.

1. Gael
2. Zion
3. Atlas
4. Bohdi
5. Koda
6. Zaire
7. Rio
8. Bjorn
9. Nova
10. Elon
11. Jair
12. Neo
13. Bowen
14. Vin
15. Pax
16. Mace
17. Taj
18. Cy
19. Kael
20. Rune
21. Oz
22. Zio
23. Dax
24. Kylo
25. Zev

Popular short baby boy names

With a mix of old fashioned names and new ones too, these are some of the most popular baby boy names right now!

1. Ajax
2. Liam (this is a super popular baby name in 2023)
3. Mason
4. Logan
5. Nathan
6. Harlan
7. Ethan
8. Owen
9. Asher
10. Aiden
11. John
12. Noah (this is a really popular choice in the United States right now)
13. Wyatt
14. Hudson
15. Ezra
16. Dylan
17. Nolan
18. Eli
19. Aaron
20. Ryan
21. Ian
22. Jose
23. Evan
24. Milo
25. Luis
26. Ivan
27. Arlo
28. Alex
29. Jesse
30. Victor
31. Peter
32. Oscar
33. Bryce
34. Nico
35. Colin
36. Cohen
37. Kobe
38. Eric
39. Ellis
40. Ari
41. Hugo
42. Andy
43. Asa
44. Ares
45. Jonas
46. Corey
47. Amos
48. Case
49. Otis
50. Alec
51. Emir
52. Loyal
53. Devon
54. Avi
55. Ira
56. Rudy
57. Gian
58. Cody
59. Remy
60. Oli (like the pet name for Oliver)
61. Baron

We think this list gives you some of the forgotten vintage boy names, like Amos, Jonas, and Colin, as well as a mix of more modern names too.

Short strong boy names

These strong baby boy names evoke a sense of strength and power. They remind you of royalty, gods, or powerful creatures.

1. Max
2. Zander
3. King
4. Zeus
5. Rey
6. Axel
7. Magnus
8. Titan
9. Kane
10. Blaze
11. Ryker
12. Jax
13. Odin
14. Cruz
15. Zeke
16. Zane
17. Ryland
18. Hawk

Last names as first names

There are many last names that make fantastic first names. These last names are mostly of English origin and they would make wonderful modern names.

1. Carter
2. Davis
3. Ellis
4. Foster
5. Gray
6. Henry
7. Hayes
8. Jackson
9. Keller
10. Lawson
11. Miller
12. Nelson
13. Olson
14. Parker
15. Reid
16. Turner
17. Walker
18. Young

Gender-neutral baby names

For a gender-neutral name, for those that are perhaps looking for strong short unique girl names that work for boys, you can choose from this list of names that can easily be masculine or feminine. Choosing a unisex name has become really popular in recent years.

1. Alex
2. Avery
3. Blake
4. Taylor
5. Casey
6. Reese
7. Morgan
8. Quinn
9. Jamie
10. Rowan
11. Riley
12. Sky
13. Dylan
14. Parker
15. Sage
16. Robin
17. Emery
18. Arden
19. Devin
20. Ashley (this word comes from an Old English word that means a forest of ash trees)

We think that you should be able to find cute girls names, gender-neutral, and unique boys ideas from the above list of 20.

Traditional baby names of Hebrew origin

Some of these traditional baby names are of Hebrew origin and they are  often found in the Bible or Torah. It’s still so popular to choose a biblical name like Benjamin, but you can modernize it by using the nickname as a short boy’s name.

1. Archie
2. Lucas or Luke
3. David
4. Isaac
5. Theo
6. Silas
7. Adam
8. Jonah
9. Mark
10. Paul
11. Saul
12. Ben
13. Cain
14. Jacob or Jake
15. Caleb
16. Oren
17. Ron
18. Shay
19. Tal
20. Uri
21. Yan
22. Ziv

French short baby boy names

Add a bit of continental flair and choose a sweet boy name of French origin. 

1. Pierre
2. Louis
3. Marc
4. Jean
5. Claude
6. Guy
7. Luc
8. René
9. Beau
10. Jules
11. Gage (this name means “pledge” or “oath” and would make a great short first name)
12. André
13. Fabien
14. Gaël
15. Rémy
16. Axel
17. Cédric
18. Théo
19. Hugo
20. Émile
21. Mathis
22. Yves
23. Noé
24. Benoît
25. Côme
26. Aurèle
27. César
28. Loïc
29. Clovis
30. Noël
31. Félix
32. Léon
33. Alban

If you are a bit of a French fan – check out our French colouring pages too if you get a moment.

Short Italian baby boy names

These classic short boy names are of Italian origin, and any one of them would be such a great choice!

1. Luca
2. Leo
3. Enzo
4. Marco
5. Nico
6. Davide
7. Paolo
8. Carlo
9. Elio (3 syllables, but only 4 letters!)
10. Franco
11. Rocco
12. Dante
13. Gino
14. Vito
15. Renzo
16. Bruno
17. Guido
18. Tito

Short baby boy names of Greek origin

Find the perfect name of Greek origin, including names from Greek mythology! 

1. Zeus (this would be a good, strong name!)
2. Hermes
3. Ares
4. Dion
5. Ajax
6. Hector
7. Nestor
8. Pan
9. Paris
10. Pollux
11. Damon
12. Atlas
13. Eros
14. Jason
15. Leo (this name means lion)
16. Zephyr
17. Janus
18. Nico
19. Pax (This name means peace and would be such a cool boy name!)
20. Zeno
21. Gael
22. Lyre
23. Troy

Short baby names of Arabic origin

Look for a sweet baby boy name on this list of Arabic names. Some of the most popular names from this list include Ali, Amir, Nasir, and Idris.

1. Ali
2. Omar
3. Zayd
4. Sami
5. Yasin
6. Idris
7. Rayan
8. Kareem
9. Amir
10. Ayman
11. Tariq
12. Rami
13. Zaid
14. Nasir
15. Zahir
16. Faris
17. Adil
18. Malik
19. Hadi
20. Amin
21. Fares
22. Rafe
23. Rami
24. Rafi
25. Sameh
26. Tarek
27. Walid
28. Yasir

Baby boy names from Norse mythology

Channel the Norse gods with these powerful names. Doesn’t the name Thrain sound interesting?

1. Odin
2. Thor
3. Frey
4. Tyr
5. Loki
6. Freyr
7. Vidar
8. Ullr
9. Fenrir
10. Bragi
11. Vali
12. Magni
13. Modi
14. Eirik
15. Leif
16. Gunnar
17. Ragnar
18. Njord
19. Aegir
20. Egil
21. Jarl
22. Kjell
23. Stark
24. Thrain
25. Ulrik
26. Alviss
27. Bersi
28. Logi

Cute baby boy names of Gaelic origin

Find the perfect baby boy name from this list of popular short boy names of Gaelic origin! There are often different ways to spell these names, so it’s worth it to do a little digging. Since there is Irish Gaelic and Scottish Gaelic, these names may be of either Scottish or Irish names origin. The spellings may vary depending on where they are from.

1. Cian
2. Eoin
3. Oran
4. Kyle (this is traditionally a Scottish surname from Ayrshire)
5. Fionn
6. Shea
7. Eamon
8. Ronan
9. Brogan
10. Devyn
11. Colm
12. Fintan
13. Rorie
14. Padra
15. Ceall
16. Ruan

Baby boy names of German origin

Give your little boy a strong Germanic name. Some of these names are really powerful and popular!

1. Archie
2. Max
3. Finn
4. Hans
5. Erik
6. Karl
7. Emil
8. Otto
9. Luka
10. Erik
11. Ole
12. Jens
13. Theo
14. Carl
15. Hugo
16. Alex

Don’t forget to check out the meaning for the names too when you are researching things. For example, Archie means bold friend.

There are so many wonderful & unique short boy names out there! Whether you choose a classic name or something a bit more modern, this list of short baby boy names will help you make the perfect choice!

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