5 Letter Boy Names

Edrik

Emris

Enock

Eriel

Near Eastern name with lots of opportunities for variation and improvisation. 

Gamal

Grimm

Harel

Hesed

Ilham

You can't get more Italian than this name of the daddy of legendary twins Romulus and Remus, founders of Rome. A noted bearer is acclaimed Italian journalist and novel and short story writer Italo Calvino, author of Invisible Cities and <em?If on a winter's night a traveler. Trivia tidbit: Calvino was actually one of his <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/673/middle-names">middle names</a>.

Italo

Itzan is a masculine name with possible Mayan origins, though it may also be a modern creation inspired by ancient Mesoamerican cultures. In Mayan contexts, elements of the name might connect to words relating to 'sorcerer' or 'magic,' though specific etymologies vary. The name has a distinctive sound with its strong consonant transitions and concise two-syllable structure. Itzan remains very rare in global usage, making it an extremely distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with an ancient, mystical quality. The name's exotic character and connection to pre-Columbian American heritage give it a unique cultural resonance. Its rarity means that a child named Itzan would likely have a highly distinctive identity, rarely encountering others sharing their name.

Itzan

Jaion

Jalyn is a contemporary masculine name with modern American origins, though it can occasionally be used for girls as well. This name emerged in popularity during the late 20th century as part of the trend toward creative spellings and distinctive-sounding names. Jalyn likely developed as a variation of names like Jalen, Jaylin, or Jason, combining popular sounds and elements. 

Jalyn sounds exactly like more popular brothers Jaylen -- the top spelling of the name -- and Jalen. Spelling the last syllable with a y does tilt it toward the feminine side.

Jalyn

Jerzi

Jiyan

Jovin is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name Jovinus, which relates to Jupiter (Jove), the supreme deity in Roman mythology. The name essentially means 'belonging to Jupiter' or 'dedicated to Jove.' Jovin carries a classical elegance while maintaining a contemporary sound that works well in modern contexts. This uncommon name offers the familiar 'J' beginning and '-in' ending pattern found in popular boys' names, yet remains distinctive. In French-speaking regions, particularly in parts of Africa, variations of this name have gained some usage. Jovin projects qualities of leadership and strength through its mythological connections while its smooth pronunciation gives it an accessible, friendly quality. The name's rarity makes it an excellent choice for parents seeking something unique yet historically grounded.

Jovin

Juwan is a name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Juan, the Spanish form of John, ultimately derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' Alternatively, it could be related to Arabic names like Jawan (meaning 'young man'). The spelling with 'u' rather than 'ua' creates a distinctive variant from the more common Juan. Juwan gained notable recognition in the United States in the 1990s, partly due to basketball player Juwan Howard who was part of the University of Michigan's 'Fab Five' before his NBA career. The name first appeared with significant frequency in U.S. records in the 1970s, peaked in the 1990s, and has maintained moderate usage since. While not among the most common names, Juwan has established consistent usage particularly in the United States.

Juwan

Kadon is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in the late 20th century in America. While its specific origin is uncertain, it appears to follow the pattern of modern invented names combining popular sounds and elements. The 'Ka-' beginning echoes names like Kayden or Kaden, while the '-don' ending resonates with names such as Brandon or Landon. Some suggest it could be a variation of Caden (from Gaelic meaning 'spirit of battle') or possibly related to the Arabic name Kadin. Kadon has remained relatively uncommon but has seen modest use since the 1990s. Its modern sound and distinctive spelling appeal to parents seeking a contemporary name with a strong, masculine feel without being overly common.

Kadon

Either means "the flowers" or "the child" – lei can mean both. Either way, Kalei is a strong and pretty Hawaiian name. 

Kalei is a unisex name, used steadily though rarely in the US as a whole.

Kalei

Kamai

Boy names with 5 letters are a populous group, containing some of the top names for boys throughout the Western World, from James to Jakob to Jules.

The classic James is the leading five letter name for boys in the US

. Along with James, three other five letter names rank among the Top 10 names for boys in the US: Lucas, Mason, and Logan. The British Top 10 includes five-letter boy names Harry and Oscar.

 are Elias, Jonas, and Felix. Along with Lucas at Number 1, 

, while in France the top five-letter names for boys are Lucas (again!) and Jules.

 classic boy names that contain five letters

 include Henry, Jacob, and Peter, with other countries featuring such five-letter variations as Henri, Jakob, and Pedro.

 that we recommend include Atlas, Bodhi, Linus, and Urban.



If you're looking for a five-letter name for your baby boy, here's our complete collection, ranked according to their current popularity on Nameberry. 

Five letter boy names, including popular and unique boy names with five letters, including meanings, origins, and current popularity (Page 101)

Five Letter Boy Names