193 catchy, short boy names for your little man

Parents drawn to short baby names have more choices than ever, including both new and trendy names and classic names with ancient histories.

Names that used to be exclusively nicknames are now being used as independent given names, too – like the hugely popular Liam, which is a nickname for William.

If you're on the hunt for a short, sweet, and unforgettable name, we've compiled nearly 200 options with fewer than six letters and only one or two syllables.

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These one-of-a-kind names haven't appeared among the top 500 boys' names in the United States in at least 10 years, if not longer.

Asa

Asa is a Hebrew name found in the Old Testament of the Bible and means "doctor" or "healer."

Aldo

Aldo is a Germanic name that comes from either alt , meaning "old," or adal , meaning "noble."

Roan

Roan is an uncommon name with a couple potential meanings. As a vocabulary word, it's used to describe a reddish-brown color for horses. Roan could also be a shortened form of Old Norse names containing the element hrafn , meaning "raven."

Zev

Zev is an alternate spelling of Zeev and means "wolf" in Hebrew.

Pax

Pax is a unique, gender-neutral name that means "peace" in Latin. In Roman mythology, Pax is the name of the goddess of peace.

Price

Price is an anglicized version of the Welsh surname ap Rhys , which means "son of Rhys."

Fritz

Fritz is a nickname for Friedrich , a German name that means "peaceful ruler."

Franz

As the German version of the Italian name Francesco, Franz is derived from the Late Latin name Franciscus, which means "from France."

Gray

Gray , also spelled Grey , was first an English surname used by someone with gray hair, though it's becoming more popular as a given name today – along with many other color names .

Rich

Rich is typically a nickname for Richard , a French name with Germanic origins meaning "strong ruler." On its own, Rich also comes from an English vocabulary word meaning "wealthy."

Abner

Abner is a Hebrew name that means "father of light."

Stone

From the Old English word stan , Stone was first a surname referring to someone who lived near a large stone or boulder.

McCoy

McCoy is the anglicized version of the Irish surname Mac Aodha, which means "son of Aodha." Aodha is a god in Celtic mythology whose name is thought to derive from the Irish word for "fire."

Geno

Geno is thought to be a nickname for the Belgian and Georgian names Georgi, Evgeni, and Genadi – giving it a few potential meanings, including "farmer," "noble," and "born of Zeus."

Cal

Cal is another nickname-name, typically short for Calvin , and is rooted in a French word meaning "bald."

Benji

Benji is a nickname for Benjamin , which is a biblical Hebrew name meaning "son of the south" or "son of the right hand."

Zac

When it comes to nicknames for Zachary, Zac is as short and sweet as it gets. The name is rooted in Hebrew and means "God has remembered."

Jones

Traditionally an English and Welsh surname, Jones is less commonly used as a given name for baby boys. It means "son of John."

Ade

Ade comes from the Germanic word adal , which means "noble." It's also associated with a Yoruba word meaning "crown."

Mitch

Most popular in the mid- and late 20th century, Mitch is a shortened version of Mitchell , which itself is a variant of Michael , a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?"

Cam

Cam may be used as the Vietnamese given name meaning "orange," or as a shortened version of Cameron , a Scottish name meaning "crooked nose."

Case

While most commonly used as a nickname for Casey , which is rooted in an Irish name meaning "vigilant person," Case is also an English surname for someone who made boxes or chests for a living.

Walt

As a shortened version of the name Walter, Walt is a darling name with German origins that means "army ruler."

Vito

Vito was a popular name for most of the 20th century, but has fallen out of favor in recent years. It's an Italian name derived from the Latin word vita , meaning "life."

Fitz

While Fitz is most commonly used as a nickname for given names like Fitzroy and Fitzhugh, it also makes for a darling given name. Fitz is a Norman French prefix meaning "son of."

Noam

Noam is a Hebrew name that means "delight, joy, or pleasantness." It shares the same root as the name Naomi.

Rui

Rui or Ruy is a Spanish and Portuguese nickname for Rodrigo , a Visigothic name meaning "famous ruler."

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Chase

As a name, Chase comes from a surname used in the Middle Ages, where it was a nickname for a hunter. As a vocabulary word, chase is derived from an Old French word meaning "to hunt" or "to strive for."

Blake

Blake is a surname connected to the Old English words blaec , meaning "black," and blac , meaning "pale, white."

Enzo

Enzo is thought to be an Italian form of Henry , which is rooted in German and means "home ruler." But it's also a nickname-name, short for names like Lorenzo and Vincenzo .

Brooks

Traditionally an English surname used by someone who lived near a small stream, Brooks has joined the ranks of trendy surnames-turned-first names.

Troy

As a name, Troy has a few potential meanings. It could be a reference to the ancient Greek city, subject of many a mythological tale. It could come from the French surname Troyes, which was used by people who lived in or near a city of that name. It could also be an anglicized version of the Irish surname O'Troighthigh, which is rooted in a Gaelic word that means "foot soldier."

Hugo

Hugo is an Old German name and an earlier version of Hugh . This sweet and short name is from the German word hug , and has an equally darling meaning of "heart, mind, spirit."

Dane

While it's often thought to refer to a Danish person, Dane was actually an alternative pronunciation of the English surname Dean . These names are from the Middle English word dene , which means "valley."

Ray

Despite being a common nickname for Raymond, Ray has been a popular independent given in the United States since the late 1800s. It also has a few meanings: It means "king" in French, "beam of light" in English, and "wise protector" as a nickname for the French name Raymond .

Clay

Traditionally a surname, Clay is an Old English word and refers to someone who lived in an area with clay soil. Clay may also be used as a shortened version of the name Clayton , meaning "town on clay soil."

Heath

As is common among English surnames turned given names, Heath once referred to a person living on a heath, an Old English word for an open land with short grass. As a given name, Heath first became popular in the United States in the 1960s.

Van

Van is commonly a nickname for Ivan, Evan, or Vance. As an independent given name, Van has been popular in the United States since the late 1800s.

Parks

Parks was originally an occupational surname in England, for someone who took care of a park or hunting grounds.

True

This darling name joins other vocabulary words that have recently gained attention as given names, like Justice and Reign. True has many meanings depending on the context, including "steadfast," "ideal," and "in accordance with fact or reality."

Neo

Neo comes from the Greek word neos and means "new."

Vance

Vance comes from the Old English word fenn , which means "marsh," and was originally used as a surname by people who lived in marshlands.

Adler

This German surname is less common as a given name for baby boys, making it a unique choice. Adler means "eagle."

Rook

Rook is an English vocabulary word with two meanings: It's a type of bird in the same family as crows and ravens, and it's the name of a chess piece.

Sal

Sal is short for Salvador or Salvatore , Spanish and Italian names that mean "savior."

Ace

Ace is rooted in a Latin word meaning "unity, "one," or "a unit." As an English vocabulary word, it often means "premier" or "top-rate."

Gage

Traditionally an English surname, Gage can be traced back to an Old French word meaning "to measure" or "pledge."

Cade

Traditionally a surname, Cade comes from an Old English word meaning "round" or "lumpy."

Wes

Wes is typically a nickname for Wesley , an English surname that means "west meadow."

Wade

Wade has a couple of origins as a name: It could come from the medieval English vocabulary word meaning "ford," or "to cross," which is still in use as a word today; or it could come from the Old English word wadan , meaning "to go." It's also the name of a mythological sea giant in Germanic and Norse legends.

Cash

Cash was originally an English surname for someone who made cases or boxes for a living, and is rooted in the Middle English word case . As a given name, it's often given in reference to legendary singer-songwriter Johnny Cash.

Rhys

Rhys comes from a Welsh word that means "ardor."

Kane

Kane is an anglicized version of the Irish Gaelic name Cathan, and it means "battle."

Thom

Thom is short for Thomas , which comes from an Aramaic name that means "twin."

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Bryce

Bryce comes from a Scottish name that means "speckled," and was originally a nickname for someone with freckles.

Angel

Angel comes from the Greek word angelos , meaning "messenger." The meaning "messenger of God" came about when angelos was used in Greek versions of the New Testament of the Bible.

Ty

While Ty is commonly used as a nickname for names beginning with "Ty-," including Tyler and Tyrone, it's also a variant of the Middle English surname Tye , which was used by people who lived near a pasture.

Lane

Lane was originally an English surname used by people who lived on a narrow road.

Felix

Felix is a Latin name that means "happy" or "fortunate."

Nico

Nico is a more modern nickname for Nicholas, a Greek name meaning "victory of the people."

Ari

Ari means both "lion" in Hebrew and "eagle" in Old Norse.

Gus

Often used as a nickname for August, Angus, or Gustave, Gus has also been used as an independent given name since the late 1800s. Most of the names it comes from are rooted in a Latin word meaning "great" or "venerable."

Shay

Shay is an anglicized version of the Irish name Seaghdha, which is thought to mean either "hawk-like" or "good."

Kerry

Kerry comes from the Irish word ciar , which means "black."

Pat

Pat is a nickname for Patrick , which comes from the Latin name Patricius and referred to the Roman noble class.

Teo

Teo can be a nickname for the Spanish names Teodoro or Mateo . Teodoro comes from Greek and Mateo comes from Hebrew – but both mean "gift of God."

Kody

Kody , more commonly spelled Cody , is rooted in an Irish name thought to mean "helpful."

Beau

Beau is a pet name from the French adjective meaning "handsome." It became popular as a given name for baby boys in the middle of the 20th century.

Chord

Chord is a musical term that translates perfectly to a sweet name for a baby boy. Meaning "three or more musical tones sounded simultaneously," the word is related to both the word accord, meaning "to come to an agreement," and cord, meaning "string of a musical instrument."

Sami

Sami has origins in multiple languages – in Arabic, it means "elevated" or "sublime," and in Finnish, it's a nickname for Samuel , a Hebrew name meaning "God has hearkened."

Obi

Obi is an Igbo name that means "heart." While it is uncommon in the United States, it is popularly used by Nigerian families. It may also be used in reference to the Star Wars character Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Oli

Oli is a precious nickname for Oliver , which is usually tied to the Latin word olivarius , meaning the "olive tree." But Oliver could also be related to the Old Norse name Oleifr, which means "ancestral relic."

Pip

Pip is a nickname for Phillip, which is rooted in Greek and means "friend of horses."

Emil

Emil is a German form of the old Roman name Aemilius, which is thought to be rooted in a Latin word meaning "rival."

Remi

Remi is an alternative spelling of the French name Remy , which is derived from the Latin name Remigius and means "oarsman."

Rory

Rory is the anglicized version of the Gaelic name Ruaidhri, which means "red king."

Finn

Finn is an Old Irish name meaning "white" and "blessed." It's also from the Old Norse name Finnr, which was used for a person from Finland.

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These classic names all ranked in the top 100 boys' names in the U.S. 50 years ago or more. Some are still popular today – but others have fallen out of style and are ready for a revival.

Jack

Jack was originally a nickname for John, but has been its own name for centuries now. It's rooted in Hebrew and means "God is gracious."

James

James , interestingly, is a variant of the Hebrew name Jacob . In Latin versions of the Bible, Iacobus (the Latin version of Jacob) was occasionally spelled Iacomus, and the name became James from there. It means "heel grabber" or "supplanter."

Jon

Jon is an alternate spelling of John, but it's also a nickname for Jonathan , a Hebrew name with a separate history from John. It means "God has given."

Henry

Henry is an Old French name with Germanic roots meaning "home ruler."

Adam

Another Hebrew name, Adam is thought to derive from a word meaning "earth."

Jason

Jason is a Greek name that means "healer."

Sam

Sam is most often a nickname for Samuel, a Hebrew name that means "God has hearkened." It can also be short for Samson , which is thought to derive from a Hebrew word meaning "sun."

Will

Will is typically short for William , a Germanic name often poetically translated to mean "strong-willed protector." But Will could also be taken from the English vocabulary word meaning "determination, desire, or purpose," and is rooted in an ancient Proto-Germanic word meaning "to wish."

Mark

Mark is a biblical name derived from the Latin name Marcus . It has uncertain meaning, but is thought to be tied to Mars, the Roman god of war.

Paul

Paul is a Latin name meaning "small." It was a top 100 baby boy's name for all of the 20th century, and has remained in the top 500 since the turn of the century.

Jay

Jay may be used as a nickname for Jason or James, but it's also an English surname that started out as a Middle English nickname referring to the bird.

Chris

Chris is a nickname for Christopher, a Greek name that means "Christ-bearer."

Alan

Alan has an unclear history, but it is often connected to a Celtic word meaning "rock."

Chad

Chad is derived from the Old English name Ceadda, which can be traced back to the 7th century and has uncertain meaning

Gary

Gary was originally a Norman French name short for many names that began with gar , a Germanic word meaning "spear."

Lee

Originally an English surname, Lee comes from the Old English word leah , which means "meadow" or "clearing" and was used by people who lived near such a place. It's also a common Chinese surname with several meanings, including "profit," "sharp," and "upright."

Ian

Ian is from the Scottish Gaelic word Iain, which comes from the Latin name Iohannes, which is also the origin of the name John. It's originally rooted in Hebrew and means "God is gracious."

Erik

Erik comes from an Old Norse name meaning either "eternal ruler" or "sole ruler."

Carl

Carl comes from the German version of Charles , a French name that means "free man."

Randy

While Randy is typically a shortened version of Randolph and its variants (like Randall ). The name is rooted in the Old Norse words rand , meaning "shield," or hrafn , meaning "raven," and ulfr , meaning "wolf."

Don

As a shortened version of the name Donald , Don comes from a Scottish Gaelic name meaning "world ruler." Don is also an archaic honorific in Spanish- and Italian-speaking countries, where it's rooted in the Latin word dominus , meaning "master of the household."

Gene

Gene is most often a nickname for Eugene , a Greek name that means "noble" or "well-born."

Fred

Originally a diminutive for Frederick , Fred became popular as an independent given name in the late 19th century, holding a ranking as a top-50 boys' name until 1944. It's rooted in Germanic and means "peaceful ruler."

Glenn

Glenn shares the same roots as the vocabulary word glen: In Scottish, it means "valley."

Guy

Guy comes from an Old French name rooted in the Germanic words witu , meaning "wood," or wit , meaning "wide." The word "guy" came about as a slang term for a person in England in the 1800s because of revolutionary Guy Fawkes.

Jeff

Jeff is short for Jeffrey , a name with a long and complicated history. It comes from Geoffrey , a Norman French name thought to be rooted in Germanic – though its origins are disputed. It could be a version of Godfrey (meaning "peace of God"), or it could be rooted in words meaning "territory," "stranger," or "pledge."

Joel

Joel is a Hebrew name that means "Yahweh is God."

Lloyd

Lloyd comes from the Welsh surname Llwyd, which means "gray-haired."

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Noah

Noah is a Hebrew name found in the Old Testament of the Bible, and it's thought to come from a word meaning "rest" or "comfort."

Ryan

Ryan comes from an Irish name meaning "little king."

Ethan

Ethan is a Hebrew name that means "strong," "enduring," and "long-lived."

Owen

Owen is the anglicized version of the Welsh name Owain, which has a couple potential meanings. It could derive from the Latin name Eugenius, which means "noble," or it could come from an Old Celtic name meaning "born of Esos," an ancient Celtic god.

Eli

Eli comes from a Hebrew word that means "height."

David

David is a Hebrew name thought to come from a term of endearment meaning "darling" or "beloved."

Miles

The history of the name Miles is unclear, but it became popular in England during the Norman conquest. It is generally accepted to be rooted in a Latin word meaning "soldier," but may also have a Slavic meaning of "gracious" or "dear."

Ezra

Ezra is a Hebrew name found in the Old Testament of the Bible that means "help" or "helper."

Luca

Luca is an Italian name rooted in the Greek name Loukas, which means "from Lucania." Some experts think the name for Lucania, a region in southern Italy, is rooted in a word meaning "light."

Kai

Kai has a few potential meanings – it's connected to words meaning "ocean" in Hawaiian and "hen" in Old Norse, but it's also a nickname for many Latin and Germanic names, like Caius, Klaus, and Katejan.

Levi

Found in the Old Testament of the Bible, Levi is a Hebrew name meaning "associated" or "attached."

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Evan

Evan has two meanings: First, as the Welsh version of John, and second, as an anglicized version of the Scottish name Eoghan , which is rooted in Gaelic and means "born of yew."

Alex

Alex is short for the Greek names Alexander and Alexis , which mean "defender of men" and "defender," respectively. Both are rooted in the Greek word alexein , meaning "to defend."

Max

Max is short for Maximilian , a Latin name that means "the greatest," and for Maxwell , a Scottish surname meaning "Mack's stream."

Drew

Drew , today considered a standalone name, was originally a nickname for Andrew . It's rooted in the Greek word andros , meaning "man."

Josh

Josh is short for Joshua , a Hebrew name meaning "God is salvation."

Nate

Originally a nickname for Nathan or Nathaniel , Nate is a Hebrew name that means "God has given."

Ross

Ross is a Scottish surname originally borne by a large and ancient clan. It's thought to come from a Gaelic word meaning "headland."

Dan

Short for Daniel , Dan is rooted in Hebrew and means "God is my judge."

Scot

More commonly spelled Scott , Scot was originally a surname for someone from Scotland who no longer lived there.

Cliff

As a name, Cliff likely originates as a nickname for names like Clifford or Clifton , which mean "ford by the cliff" and "town by the cliff," respectively.

Hayes

Hayes is an English surname with a few origins, one of which is tied to Old English words meaning "enclosure" or "overgrowth." It's also the anglicized version of an Irish surname meaning "son of Aodh."

Nash

Nash is a newly popular given name, joining the top 1,000 baby boys names in the United States in 1997. Nash is an English surname that means "at the ash."

Shaw

Shaw is an English surname rooted in the Old English word sceaga , which means "wood" or "copse."

York

York is an English surname and place name with a long history. The place was originally called Eburacon, which comes from a Welsh word meaning "yew," but the Anglo-Saxons changed its name to Eoforwic, an Old English word meaning "boar farm," which then eventually became Iorvik or Iork in Old Norse.

Kian

As an Anglicized spelling of the Irish name Cian , Kian means "ancient."

Micah

Micah comes from a Hebrew name that means "who is like God?"

Vic

As a nickname for Victor , Vic is rooted in Latin and means "conqueror."

Otto

Otto was originally a nickname for Germanic names rooted in the word od or ot , which means "prosperity" or "wealth," but it's been used as a standalone name for centuries.

Paco

In Spanish, Paco is a nickname for Francisco , which is rooted in an Italian word meaning "French."

Raf

Raf is short for Rafael , a Hebrew name meaning "God heals."

Raul

Raul is the Spanish version of Ralph . It comes from the Norman French name Raulf, which is rooted in the Germanic words rad , meaning "counsel," and wulf , meaning "wolf."

Ravi

Ravi is a Sanskrit name that means "sun" or "benevolent." It may refer to the Hindu sun god, Ravi, or be a nickname for Ravinder , which means "the mightiest of suns."

Reed

Traditionally an English surname, Reed comes from read , an Old English word meaning "red" or "ruddy." It's also an English vocabulary word for a type of tall grass with slender stems.

Redd

An uncommon but darling choice for a little boy, Redd is a baby name with English origins. It can refer literally to the color red or be taken to mean "redhead."

Rex

Rex means "king" in Latin.

Ford

Traditionally an English surname, Ford is now a popular given name meaning "river crossing."

Gabe

Like many of the short and sweet names on this list, Gabe is a shorter version of Gabriel , which is rooted in Hebrew and means "God is my strength."

Hank

While Hank is often used as a nickname for Henry (a Germanic name meaning "home ruler"), that isn't where the history of this name began. The name came about in the Middle Ages, as a combination of Han (a Middle English version of John , meaning "God is gracious") and the diminutive suffix "-kin."

Ira

Ira is a biblical name rooted in Hebrew. It means "watchful."

Ivan

Ivan is a Russian version of John, which is rooted in Hebrew and means "God is gracious."

Jed

As a given name, Jed was most popular for baby boys between the years of 1947 and 1989. It's short for the Hebrew name Jedediah , which means "beloved of God."

Jett

Jett , also spelled Jet , refers to the deep black gemstone. It's been a popular material for jewelry for thousands of years and in many cultures, including the Romans and the Vikings.

Jess

As a boys' name, Jess comes from Jesse , a Hebrew name that means "gift."

Job

Job is a Hebrew name thought to mean "persecuted" – fitting, since in the Bible, God allowed Satan to persecute Job to test the man's faith.

Joey

While Joey is often a nickname for Joseph , it's held a spot of a top 1,000 given name for baby boys in the United States since 1939. As a form of Joseph, it's rooted in Hebrew and means "God shall add."

Jude

Jude comes from a Hebrew word meaning "praised." Despite its wholesome meaning, the name gets a bad rap because it's short for Judas , the name of the disciple who betrayed Jesus in the New Testament.

Judd

Judd came about in the Medieval era as a nickname for Jordan , a name often given in reference to the Jordan River in Israel. Its name is rooted in a Hebrew word that means "flowing down."

Ken

Ken is a nickname for Kenneth , the anglicized version of two Gaelic names: Cinaed, which is thought to mean "born of fire," and Cainnech, which means "handsome."

Kent

Traditionally an English surname, Kent refers to a specific county in England and is thought to be related to a Celtic word that means "border."

Kirk

In England and Scotland, Kirk was a common surname used by those living near a church. It was originally derived from the Old Norse word kirkja .

Kyle

Kyle is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word coal , which means "narrow." This word specifically refers to a strait, giving the name Kyle the meaning of "narrow strait or channel."

Lake

This uncommon baby name is a sweet, gender-neutral option. Lake refers to the English word for a body of water, derived from the Latin word lacus .

Leif

Leif is a Scandinavian name that can be traced back to the Old Norse word leifr , which means "heir" or "descendant."

Lenz

Lenz is a shortened version for the name Lorenz , the German version of Laurence . This name is rooted in Latin and means "from Laurentum," a town in modern-day Italy whose name is thought to be rooted in a word meaning "laurel."

Leon

Leon is connected to the Latin word leo , meaning "lion."

Link

Link may be used as a shortened version of the name Lincoln , which may be connected to a Welsh word meaning "lake." But it could also be a nod to the protagonist of the Legend of Zelda video games.

Lowe

Lowe is an English and Scottish surname rooted in an Old English word for a tumulus or hill.

Luis

Luis is the Spanish and Portuguese version of Louis , a French name rooted in Germanic. It means "famous in war."

Lyle

Lyle is traditionally a Scottish surname that comes from the Normal French phrase de l'isle , which means "from the island."

Mack

Mack comes from the Scottish and Irish terms Mac and Mc, which are used in surnames and mean "son of."

Mat

Mat is short for Matthew or Matthias , which are both rooted in Hebrew and mean "gift of God."

Mel

As a nickname for Melvin or Melville , Mel is rooted in the French place name Malleville, which literally translates to "bad settlement" and refers to the area's infertile land.

Micky

Micky or Mickey is a nickname for Michael that makes for a darling given name. It's rooted in Hebrew and means "who is like God?" While it isn't common as an independent given name, it did spend a handful of years in the 1950s and 1960s as a top 1,000 baby name.

Moe

Moe is short for Maurice , which comes from a Late Latin name meaning "Moor" – a term used in the Middle Ages to describe Muslim people who lived in the Mediterranean region.

Nils

Nils is the Norwegian and Swedish version of Niklas , which itself is the Scandinavian version of Nicholas. Rooted in Greek, this name means "victory of the people."

Neal

Neal is an anglicized version of Niall , a Gaelic name with uncertain meaning. It could come from words meaning "cloud," "passionate," or "champion." (The name is more commonly spelled Neil in the U.S.)

Seth

Seth is a Hebrew name, found in the Old Testament of the Bible as the name of a son of Adam and Eve. The name means "appointed."

Sly

Sly has uncertain origins as a name, but it most likely came about as a nickname for Sylvester (popularized by actor Sylvester Stallone). Sylvester comes from a Latin name meaning "from the woods." But sly is also an English vocabulary word meaning "cunning" or "devious."

Sky

Sky is a short and sweet gender-neutral name that refers to the sky. The word is originally rooted in an Old Norse word that means "cloud."

Sol

Sol has meanings in a few languages. In Spanish and Portuguese, it means "sun"; in Korean, it means "pine tree"; and it's a nickname for Solomon, a Hebrew name that means "peace."

Stav

Stav comes from a Hebrew word meaning "autumn."

Stu

Stu is a diminutive of Stuart , which comes from a French surname that eventually came to Scotland. It means "steward."

Tate

Tate is a sweet name that is traditionally an English surname. It's rooted in the Old English word tat , which means "happy."

Thad

Thad is a nickname for Thaddeus , which may be an Aramaic form of Theodore, a Greek name meaning "gift of God."

Toby

Toby is a nickname for Tobias , a Hebrew name that means "God is good."

Tod

Tod , more commonly spelled Todd , comes from an Old English word that means "fox."

Trev

As a short form of Trevor , Trev is a Welsh name that means "large settlement."

Trey

Trey is an out-of-use English vocabulary word for a three on a card or die. As a name, it was sometimes given to the third child, but it's also sometimes used as a variant of Troy .

Uri

Uri comes from a Hebrew word that means "light." It's often short for Uriel or Uriah, which both mean "God is my light."

Vern

Vern is most commonly a nickname for Vernon , but has been in use as a given name since the late 19th century. Vernon is derived from the Gaulish word vern , meaning "place of alders."

Ward

Ward comes from the Old English word weard , which means "guardian" or "watchman."

Yale

Yale is rooted in the Welsh place name Ial, which means "fertile or arable land."

Zane

Zane is an Arabic name that means "handsome," but it also has origins as a surname that may come from a Middle English word meaning "curly-haired" or from the German-Jewish surname Zahn, meaning "snaggle-toothed."

Zed

Zed is short for Zedekiah , a Hebrew name that means "justice of God."