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.
- Kai
- Ty
- Saint
- Trace
- Rome
- Bear
- Van
- Fox
- Zev
- Leif
- Bridge
- Briggs
- Art
- Miles
- Brooks
- Jace
- Chase
- Cole
- George
- Rhett
- Jude
- Ace
- Max (this is such a classic short name)
- Juan
- Dean
- Finn
- Blake
- Nash
- Zane
- Jayes
- Jett
- Cash
- Colt
- Knox
- Lane
- Crew
- Reid
- Tate
- Wade
- Chance
- Sean
- Cade
- Jay
- Clark
- Noel
- Troy
- Ash
- Sage
- Hank
- Ford
- Dax
- Wells
- Drew
- Keith
- Clay
- Bruce
- Roy
- Rex
- Lee
- Grey
- Duke
- Flynn
- Trey
- Sam
- Chris
- Mac
- Neil
- Brock
- Wayne
- Dash
- Lance
- Dane
- Beck
- Buck
- Drake
- Kent
- Gabe
- Tim
- Tom
- Duke
- Earl
Nature themed baby boy names
These nature-themed names would make such cool short boy names!
- Ash
- Brook
- Cliff
- Dale
- Finn
- Forest
- Glen
- Heath
- Jade
- Lake
- Leaf
- Moss
- Reed
- River
- Rowan
- Sage
- Sky
- Stone
- Storm
- Thorn
- Vale
- Wilder
- Zephyr
- 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.
- Gael
- Zion
- Atlas
- Bohdi
- Koda
- Zaire
- Rio
- Bjorn
- Nova
- Elon
- Jair
- Neo
- Bowen
- Vin
- Pax
- Mace
- Taj
- Cy
- Kael
- Rune
- Oz
- Zio
- Dax
- Kylo
- 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!
- Ajax
- Liam (this is a super popular baby name in 2023)
- Mason
- Logan
- Nathan
- Harlan
- Ethan
- Owen
- Asher
- Aiden
- John
- Noah (this is a really popular choice in the United States right now)
- Wyatt
- Hudson
- Ezra
- Dylan
- Nolan
- Eli
- Aaron
- Ryan
- Ian
- Jose
- Evan
- Milo
- Luis
- Ivan
- Arlo
- Alex
- Jesse
- Victor
- Peter
- Oscar
- Bryce
- Nico
- Colin
- Cohen
- Kobe
- Eric
- Ellis
- Ari
- Hugo
- Andy
- Asa
- Ares
- Jonas
- Corey
- Amos
- Case
- Otis
- Alec
- Emir
- Loyal
- Devon
- Avi
- Ira
- Rudy
- Gian
- Cody
- Remy
- Oli (like the pet name for Oliver)
- 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.
- Max
- Zander
- King
- Zeus
- Rey
- Axel
- Magnus
- Titan
- Kane
- Blaze
- Ryker
- Jax
- Odin
- Cruz
- Zeke
- Zane
- Ryland
- 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.
- Carter
- Davis
- Ellis
- Foster
- Gray
- Henry
- Hayes
- Jackson
- Keller
- Lawson
- Miller
- Nelson
- Olson
- Parker
- Reid
- Turner
- Walker
- 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.
- Alex
- Avery
- Blake
- Taylor
- Casey
- Reese
- Morgan
- Quinn
- Jamie
- Rowan
- Riley
- Sky
- Dylan
- Parker
- Sage
- Robin
- Emery
- Arden
- Devin
- 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.
- Archie
- Lucas or Luke
- David
- Isaac
- Theo
- Silas
- Adam
- Jonah
- Mark
- Paul
- Saul
- Ben
- Cain
- Jacob or Jake
- Caleb
- Oren
- Ron
- Shay
- Tal
- Uri
- Yan
- Ziv
French short baby boy names
Add a bit of continental flair and choose a sweet boy name of French origin.
- Pierre
- Louis
- Marc
- Jean
- Claude
- Guy
- Luc
- René
- Beau
- Jules
- Gage (this name means “pledge” or “oath” and would make a great short first name)
- André
- Fabien
- Gaël
- Rémy
- Axel
- Cédric
- Théo
- Hugo
- Émile
- Mathis
- Yves
- Noé
- Benoît
- Côme
- Aurèle
- César
- Loïc
- Clovis
- Noël
- Félix
- Léon
- Alban
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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!
- Luca
- Leo
- Enzo
- Marco
- Nico
- Davide
- Paolo
- Carlo
- Elio (3 syllables, but only 4 letters!)
- Franco
- Rocco
- Dante
- Gino
- Vito
- Renzo
- Bruno
- Guido
- Tito
Short baby boy names of Greek origin
Find the perfect name of Greek origin, including names from Greek mythology!
- Zeus (this would be a good, strong name!)
- Hermes
- Ares
- Dion
- Ajax
- Hector
- Nestor
- Pan
- Paris
- Pollux
- Damon
- Atlas
- Eros
- Jason
- Leo (this name means lion)
- Zephyr
- Janus
- Nico
- Pax (This name means peace and would be such a cool boy name!)
- Zeno
- Gael
- Lyre
- 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.
- Ali
- Omar
- Zayd
- Sami
- Yasin
- Idris
- Rayan
- Kareem
- Amir
- Ayman
- Tariq
- Rami
- Zaid
- Nasir
- Zahir
- Faris
- Adil
- Malik
- Hadi
- Amin
- Fares
- Rafe
- Rami
- Rafi
- Sameh
- Tarek
- Walid
- Yasir
Baby boy names from Norse mythology
Channel the Norse gods with these powerful names. Doesn’t the name Thrain sound interesting?
- Odin
- Thor
- Frey
- Tyr
- Loki
- Freyr
- Vidar
- Ullr
- Fenrir
- Bragi
- Vali
- Magni
- Modi
- Eirik
- Leif
- Gunnar
- Ragnar
- Njord
- Aegir
- Egil
- Jarl
- Kjell
- Stark
- Thrain
- Ulrik
- Alviss
- Bersi
- 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.
- Cian
- Eoin
- Oran
- Kyle (this is traditionally a Scottish surname from Ayrshire)
- Fionn
- Shea
- Eamon
- Ronan
- Brogan
- Devyn
- Colm
- Fintan
- Rorie
- Padra
- Ceall
- Ruan
Baby boy names of German origin
Give your little boy a strong Germanic name. Some of these names are really powerful and popular!
- Archie
- Max
- Finn
- Hans
- Erik
- Karl
- Emil
- Otto
- Luka
- Erik
- Ole
- Jens
- Theo
- Carl
- Hugo
- 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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