Are you ready for an awesome list of Short baby boy names with their meanings and origins? I love short baby names. That was one of my requirements when finding names for my babies. I know you will love this list of modern baby boy names. If you’re looking for popular or perhaps unique names for boys, there’s definitely a name for you on the list.
Short But Sweet Boy Names
- Ace
Origin: Latin
Meaning: One, unity, or expert
- Axel
Origin: Scandinavian, Hebrew
Meaning: Father of peace
- Beau
Origin: French
Meaning: Handsome
- Cole
Origin: English
Meaning: Victory of the people
- Enzo
Origin: Italian, German
Meaning: Estate ruler
- Evan
Origin: Welsh, Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
- Ezra
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Helper
- Jace
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Lord is salvation
- Jett
Origin: English
Meaning: Black
- Jude
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Praised
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- Kai
Origin: Hawaiian, Japanese, Scandinavian
Meaning: Sea; forgiveness; willow tree
- Knox
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Round-topped hill
- Kylo
Origin: American
Meaning: Narrow land
- Levi
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Joined, attached
- Leon
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Lion
- Liam
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Will, protector
- Max
Origin: Latin
Meaning: The greatest
- Nash
Origin: English
Meaning: By the ash tree
- Nico
Origin: Greek
Meaning: People of victory
- Noah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Rest, comfort
- Owen
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Young warrior or noble
- Remy
Origin: French
Meaning: Oarsman
- Rhys
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Enthusiasm, passion
- Zane
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
- Kash
Origin: American
Meaning: Wealthy, prosperous
- Clay
Origin: English
Meaning: Sticky, fine-grained earth
- Cole
Origin: English
Meaning: Charcoal
- Krew
Origin: English
Meaning: Group
- Cruz
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese
Meaning: Cross
- Dane
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my judge
- Eli
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Uplifted, ascended
- Elio
Origin: Spanish, Italian
Meaning: Sun
- Gage
Origin: French
Meaning: Money lender, pledge
- Jax
Origin: American
Meaning: God is gracious
- Ben
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Son, son of the right hand
- Leo
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lion
- Sam
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God has heard (diminutive of Samuel)
- Ian
Origin: Scottish, Gaelic
Meaning: God is gracious
- Eli
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Uplifted, ascended
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Unique short names for boys
- Jax
Origin: American
Meaning: God is gracious (variation of Jackson)
- Ezra
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Helper
- Noah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Rest, comfort
- Owen
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Young warrior or noble
- Zane
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
- Finn
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Fair, white
- Liam
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Will, protector
- Troy
Origin: Irish, Greek
Meaning: Descendant of foot soldier; also associated with the ancient city of Troy
- Gus
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Great, magnificent (short for Augustus)
- Reed
Origin: English
Meaning: Red-haired; also associated with reeds (plants)
- Drew
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Strong, manly (short for Andrew)
- Ryan
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Little king
It’s almost time for you to meet your tiny human. Congratulations! I remember that excitement all too well. Finding the perfect baby name for your angel is an important milestone, and I hope this list of short baby boy names inspired you to pick one for your little one.
For more inspiration, check out these baby boy names that start with J or these unique ones.
