5 Letter Boy Names

This name from the Igbo language of Africa, which feels like the more-familiar Arabic Ahmad, might be an original and attractive choice.

Amadi

Amyis

Anari

Aniel

Ansen

Areeb

Sure, Arson is a crime, but anecdotally, many of the parents who choose this name do so because Arson = "our son."

Arson

A warm and simple alternative to Luna, derived from Latin lumen "light".

Luma

Artie is a cute short form rarely given on its own, unlike the more grownup Art. But for a young Arthur, it's adorable.

Artie

Derived from Welsh gwyn "white, fair" plus an intensifying prefix, Arwyn is a warm and unusual option.

Arwyn

Asahn

Asaun

Ashot

Atzel

Aukai

Azani

Azire

Bilol is a masculine name primarily found in Central Asian cultures, particularly in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and surrounding regions. The name has Arabic roots and connections to Islamic tradition. In some contexts, it may be related to the name Bilal, which was the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's most trusted companions, who was known as the first muezzin (the person who calls Muslims to prayer). Bilol is relatively uncommon in Western countries but maintains cultural significance in Central Asia. The name carries connotations of loyalty, devotion, and spiritual strength within communities where it is used. Its pronunciation (bee-LOHL) gives it a melodic quality, while its cultural specificity makes it a choice that often reflects heritage and religious traditions.

Bilol

Blain is a masculine name with Scottish and Gaelic origins, derived from the Gaelic surname "Bláan" or possibly from a place name meaning "field" or "plain." It's also sometimes considered a shortened form of Blaine. The name has a strong, straightforward quality with its single syllable and clear pronunciation. Blain projects ruggedness and simplicity, making it appealing to parents seeking a name with Celtic heritage but without elaborate pronunciation. While never extremely common, Blain has maintained steady usage, particularly in Scotland and among those with Scottish ancestry. The name carries a certain timeless quality, neither feeling overly archaic nor trendy. Its concise form gives it a direct, no-nonsense character that works well across different ages.

Blain

Bodyn

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 105)

Five Letter Boy Names