Short & Stylish American Baby Names
Short, sweet and stylish — here are American baby names of just 2 to 4 letters, each with its meaning.
Short & stylish American names
Liam — strong-willed protector
Noah — rest, comfort
Levi — joined, united
Ezra — helper
Luca — bringer of light
Jack — God is gracious
Owen — young warrior
Leo — lion
Luke — light-giver
John — God is gracious
Ryan — little king
Adam — of the earth
Eli — ascended, uplifted
Finn — fair, bright
Kai — sea
King — ruler
Reid — red-haired
Zion — highest point
Cole — victorious
Cade — round, sturdy
Cash — hollow
Cody — helpful
Cruz — cross
Dean — valley
Drew — wise
Eric — eternal ruler
Evan — God is gracious
Ford — river crossing
Gael — Gaelic one
Gage — oath, pledge
Ian — God is gracious
Iker — visitation
Ivan — God is gracious
Jace — healer
Jake — supplanter
Joel — the Lord is God
Jose — God will add
Jude — praised one
Kane — warrior
Knox — round hill
Kyle — narrow strait
Lane — pathway
Leon — lion
Mark — of Mars
Max — greatest
Milo — soldier, merciful
Nash — by the ash tree
Neil — champion
Nico — people's victory
Noel — Christmas-born
Otis — wealthy
Otto — prosperous
Paul — small, humble
Rory — red king
Ross — headland
Sean — God is gracious
Seth — appointed
Tate — cheerful
Tony — priceless
Trey — three
Troy — foot soldier
Wade — river crossing
Zane — gracious gift
Abel — breath
Ace — unity, the best
Alec — defender
Amos — carried by God
Ari — lion
Arlo — fortified hill
Asa — healer
Axel — father of peace
Beau — handsome
Bo — to live
Carl — free man
Chad — battle warrior
Clay — clay worker
Cory — hollow
Crew — group of ship hands
Dane — from Denmark
Dash — from Cheney
Dax — water
Duke — leader
Elio — the sun
Fox — wild fox
Gary — spear
Gus — majestic
Hank — home ruler
Hugh — mind, intellect
Ira — watchful
Jett — black gemstone
Juan — God is gracious
Lee — meadow
Leif — heir
Odin — fury, inspiration
Onyx — black gem
Ray — beam of light
Remy — oarsman
Rex — king
Rey — king
Rhys — enthusiasm
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This page features 100 short American names with meanings, curated by Baby Circle.
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