Short boy names
Leo
Max
Eli
Ace
Jude
Theo
Cole
Finn
Beau
Jack
Owen
Reed
Sam
Ty
Cal
Jay
Kai
Wes
Zac
Nash
Short girl names
Ava
Mia
Ivy
Eve
Nora
Ruby
Zoe
Eli
Mae
Tess
Wren
Iris
Cleo
Dot
Faye
Gem
Hope
Joy
Kit
Liv
Pia
Short unisex names
Kai
Sam
Eli
Ari
Jay
Wren
Bay
Kit
Sky
Tay
Rio
Lou
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What counts as a short baby name?
We classify a name as short if it's 3 to 4 letters long. Three-letter names are often perceived as the most striking — Leo, Ava, Eli, Mia.
Are short names trending?
Yes. Modern names average shorter than traditional names across 12 of 15 languages we analysed. The 3-4 letter range has been one of the fastest-rising categories since 2015.
What are the strongest short boy names?
Leo, Max, Eli, Ace, Jude, Theo, Cole, Finn, Beau and Jack consistently rank as the most popular short boy names.
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