Short Baby Names
Names that share a short feel, drawn from many origins, with what each one means and how it is doing in the US today. Browse 700+ names, each with its meaning and current US rank.
- #706
Tomas
Spanish · Boy
A twin spirit, bridging hearts with understanding and empathy.
- #709
Bruno
Italian · Boy
Brown and earthy, a name grounded in natural strength.
- #710
Fox
English · Unisex
Clever, quick, and endlessly charming, Fox is a name that captures the wit and beauty of...
- #716
Clyde
English · Boy
A warm child named for the winding Scottish river.
- #720
Jolie
English · Girl
A pretty name with French sparkle and warmth.
- #727
Penny
English · Girl
A weaver name, cheerful and industrious.
- #735
Dulce
Spanish · Girl
Sweet as honey, gentle and kind in spirit.
- #744
Hugh
Irish · Boy
A bright name meaning mind, intellect, and spirit.
- #749
Neil
English · Boy
A champion who strives with passion and heart.
- #751
Lea
English · Girl
A meadow name, peaceful and green.
- #755
Hana
Japanese · Girl
Means flower, a simple name blooming with natural beauty.
- #757
Lance
English · Boy
A knight of the land, armed and gallant.
- #759
Trace
English · Unisex
A gentle mark left behind, subtle yet memorable.
- #761
Ramon
Spanish · Boy
A wise counselor whose guidance brings comfort and clarity.
- #770
Winnie
English · Girl
A blessed peacemaker, gentle and beloved.
- #773
Pearl
English · Girl
A precious gem from the sea — rare and lustrous
- #773
Wayne
English · Boy
A wagon maker's child, practical and strong.
- #780
Bjorn
Scandinavian · Boy
A mighty name meaning bear, strong and protective.
- #789
Bria
English · Girl
A noble and strong one with quiet power.
- #819
Gwen
Welsh · Girl
Fair and blessed, with a pure white soul.
- #837
Nellie
English · Girl
A bright shining one, cheerful and lively.
- #852
Blaze
English · Boy
A fiery child with a burning bright spirit.
- #865
Ila
Sanskrit · Girl
The earth itself, nurturing and generous.
- #885
Cleo
English · Girl
A glory name, proud and shining.
- #891
Blaine
Celtic · Boy
A slender name meaning thin and lean, graceful and agile.
- #891
Blaine
English · Unisex
A slender and graceful soul.
- #897
Bear
English · Boy
A strong and protective child, brave and warm.
- #906
Aila
English · Girl
A bright and cheerful name meaning light.
- #908
Cara
Irish · Girl
A beloved friend, dear to every heart.
- #910
Rei
Japanese · Unisex
A name meaning gratitude, beauty, or zero depending on the characters used, Rei is...
- #915
Brett
English · Boy
A child from the ancient land of the Britons.
- #916
Della
English · Girl
A noble name suggesting brightness and cheer.
- #916
Fox
English · Boy
A clever and quick-witted child of the wild.
- #917
Leif
Norse · Boy
An heir name meaning descendant and beloved son.
- #919
Zoya
Hindi · Girl
Means life, a vibrant name full of energy and light.
- #921
Zev
Hebrew · Boy
Wolf, a fierce and spirited name from the natural world.
- #922
Jovie
American · Girl
A joyful name brimming with happiness.
- #927
Etta
English · Girl
A ruler of the home, strong and tender.
- #935
Zola
Zulu · Girl
Means calm and tranquil, a name of soothing peace.
- #938
Trent
English · Boy
A child from the flooding river, strong-willed.
- #939
Blaise
French · Boy
Stammering yet brilliant, a name of paradox and genius.
- #939
Blaise
French · Unisex
One who speaks with a gentle stammer, humble and bright.
- #953
Landry
French · Boy
A powerful ruler whose authority is tempered by kindness.
- #977
Vance
English · Boy
A child who lives near the marshland thicket.
- #977
Vance
English · Unisex
One who lives near the marshland, grounded and resourceful.
- #983
Joyce
English · Girl
A cheerful lord, joyful and bright.
- #1013
Lyle
English · Boy
A child of the island, surrounded by beauty.
- #1019
Carla
English · Girl
A free woman, strong and independent.
- #1020
Jewel
English · Girl
A precious stone, sparkling and treasured.
- #1027
Luz
Spanish · Girl
Pure light, radiant and simple in her beauty.
- #1031
Goldie
English · Girl
A golden treasure, bright and precious.
- #1055
Kaya
Zulu · Girl
Means home, a name that carries the warmth of belonging.
- #1056
Dana
English · Girl
A wise and generous name, kind and true.
- #1069
Slade
English · Boy
A child of the valley, steady and calm.
- #1071
Stone
English · Boy
A child as strong and steadfast as rock.
- #1089
Elio
Italian · Boy
Of the sun, a name glowing with radiant warmth.
- #1092
Ash
English · Boy
A child rooted deep like the mighty ash tree.
- #1097
Ralph
English · Boy
A wolf counsel child, wise and untamed.
- #1101
Vaughn
English · Boy
A small but mighty child with great spirit.
- #1126
Xena
English · Girl
A hospitable warrior, bold and brave.
- #1127
Abril
Spanish · Girl
Named for the month of spring, fresh and full of promise.
- #1134
Boaz
Hebrew · Boy
A name of swift strength, meaning in him is strength, rooted in devotion.
- #1139
Veer
Hindi · Unisex
A courageous and valiant warrior.
- #1139
Veer
Hindi · Boy
A courageous name meaning brave warrior, fierce and strong.
- #1148
Tzvi
Hebrew · Boy
Deer, a graceful name embodying swiftness and natural elegance.
- #1166
Tara
Sanskrit · Girl
Means star, a celestial name that shines across the sky.
- #1185
Jai
Hindi · Boy
A victorious name meaning triumph and celebration.
- #1202
Ida
English · Girl
A hardworking name from a gentle era.
- #1210
Zen
Japanese · Unisex
A state of calm meditation and inner peace.
- #1229
Gray
English · Unisex
Soft as morning mist, composed and reflective.
- #1237
Wren
English · Boy
A small bird child, lively and melodious.
- #1238
Tegan
Celtic · Girl
A fair and lovely one, beautiful inside and out.
- #1248
Craig
English · Boy
A child of the rocky crags and high places.
- #1258
Ziva
Hebrew · Girl
Means radiance and splendor, a name full of brilliant light.
- #1270
Riya
Hindi · Girl
Means singer, a melodious name for a musical spirit.
- #1280
Vida
Persian · Girl
Means visible, a name that stands out with clarity.
- #1288
Lux
English · Unisex
A brilliant burst of pure light.
- #1313
Ren
Japanese · Unisex
A lotus flower, pure and beautiful.
- #1313
Ren
Japanese · Boy
A pure name meaning lotus, symbolizing beauty rising from still waters.
- #1318
Ross
English · Boy
A child from the wooded headland peninsula.
- #1319
Sami
Arabic · Boy
Elevated, a name of high station and exalted hearing.
- #1332
Kenan
Hebrew · Boy
Possession, an ancient name from the earliest generations of humankind.
- #1335
Tilly
English · Girl
A mighty in battle, cheerful and petite.
- #1336
Carlo
Italian · Boy
A free man whose spirit roams with joyful independence.
- #1341
Ilan
Hebrew · Boy
Tree, a strong and simple name deeply rooted in the earth.
- #1347
Anas
Arabic · Boy
Friendliness, a young companion's name of warm sociability.
- #1349
Dale
English · Unisex
A broad valley bathed in warm sunlight.
- #1349
Dale
English · Boy
A gentle spirit dwelling in the open valley.
- #1355
Emi
Japanese · Girl
Means beautiful blessing, a name of graceful fortune.
- #1359
Guy
English · Boy
A guide and leader, showing others the way.
- #1377
Dina
Arabic · Girl
Means faith, a grounded name of sincere belief.
- #1386
Oren
Hebrew · Boy
Pine tree, a nature name rooted in the forests of the holy land.
- #1401
Rami
Arabic · Boy
Archer, a name of precise aim and focused determination.
- #1403
Darla
English · Girl
A dear and beloved one, sweet and warm.
- #1410
Todd
English · Boy
A clever child with the spirit of the fox.
- #1415
Nahla
Arabic · Girl
Means a drink of water, a refreshing name of sustenance.
- #1417
Kent
English · Boy
A bright child from the coastal borderland.
- #1429
Shai
Hebrew · Boy
Gift, a graceful offering of a name, simple and precious.
- #1429
Shai
Hebrew · Unisex
A precious gift, given with love.
- #1434
Glenn
English · Unisex
A secluded valley, tranquil and full of peace.
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