5 Letter Boy Names

Kashh

Kayon

Keawe was the name of several Hawaiian chiefs and may be used as an epithet to symbolise powerful lineage. It appeared frequently in 19th century Hawaiian records as a given name and a surname, while more recently, it has only been given to a small handful of boys each year across the US. 
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Other possible interpretations of the meaning include "wake of a ship" and "cross".

Keawe

Keean

Kenyi

Khase

A strong, powerful choice, ancestor of the modern Superboy Names. Knut is the name of the patron saint of Denmark; Knute Rockne was a legendary Notre Dame football coach. Knute is the middle name of Jessica Simpson's son Ace, in honor of his paternal great-grandfather. Note that pronunciation is two syllables, with the K sounded.


Knute

<p>Kosta is a masculine name with Greek origins, functioning as a shortened form of Konstantinos (Constantine), which means "constant" or "steadfast." This concise variant is common in Greece, Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, and other Eastern European and Balkan countries. The name carries the historical weight of its longer form, which honors Constantine the Great, the Roman emperor who legalized Christianity. Kosta has a strong, straightforward sound that travels well across language boundaries. While not widely used in English-speaking countries, it has maintained steady popularity in its regions of origin. The name offers a distinctive alternative to more common Constantine derivatives like Con or Costa. Its brevity and easy pronunciation make it practical while still connecting to its rich historical and cultural roots.</p>

Kosta

Kylyn

This is an unusual surname and geographical name of medieval Scottish origin that might serve as a possible alternative to the aging Keith, though it's a bit tough on the tongue. More popularly spelt Laith in Scotland itself, which happens to correspond to an Arabic name meaning 'lion'.

Leith

Gentle and easy going, but with an undertone of edginess, Lemmy could be a diminutive of the Hebrew Lemuel or borrowed from musician, songwriter, and founder of the band Motorhead, Lemmy (Ian Fraser) Kilmister. From the Hebrew, it means "for God", while from its pop cultural origins, it is supposedly derived from the phase "lemmy (lend me) a quid 'til Friday".

Lemmy

Livan

Liyan

Lolan

Maika

Manas

Marck

Matty functions as both a standalone masculine name and a familiar diminutive of Matthew, which derives from the Hebrew name Mattathia meaning 'gift of God.' While traditionally used as a nickname, Matty has increasingly been used as a given name in its own right, reflecting the modern trend toward informal, approachable-sounding names. It maintains a youthful, friendly quality while still connecting to the ancient and widely-used Matthew. The name has particular popularity in English-speaking countries, especially the United Kingdom and Australia. Matty carries associations with warmth and accessibility, often evoking a friendly, unpretentious personality. Its -y ending follows the pattern of affectionate diminutives that have become increasingly accepted as formal given names in contemporary naming practices.

Matty

Modou

Mykal

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 108)

Five Letter Boy Names