Five Letter Boy Names

Paxon

Paxon is a masculine name of Latin derivation, built on the root 'pax' meaning 'peace.' It can be interpreted as 'peaceful one' or 'bringer of peace.' With its strong, modern sound and meaningful…

Paynn

Paynn is an uncommon masculine name with possible origins as a variant spelling of 'Payne' or 'Pain.' The traditional surname Payne derives from Old French 'pain' meaning 'countryman' or 'peasant,'…

Payse

Payse is an uncommon masculine name with unclear linguistic origins. It may be a variant spelling of Pace, which comes from the Latin 'pax' meaning 'peace,' or possibly derived from an English…

Peace

Word name

"peace"

Peace may be an admirable sentiment to convey in a child's name, but the translated and thus more subtle versions, like Pax or Placido, might work better as first names.

Peale

English occupational name

"bell ringer"

A child named Peale may have to endure more than a few banana jokes, but the Peales were a distinguished family of artists.

Peele

Peele is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with English origins, historically an occupational name for someone who worked as a skinner or fur dealer, derived from the Old English word "pel"…

Peall

Peall is an uncommon masculine name likely derived from old English or Welsh origins. It may be related to the surname Peall, which historically referred to someone who lived near a pool, stream, or…

Piers

Greek

"rock"

Piers was the first version of Peter to reach the English-speaking world, via the Normans, but it's never made it in the US, despite its large measure of understated panache. This might change due to…

Peder

Scandinavian variation of Peter

Peder? You mean Peter? You'll have to do a lot of spelling and explaining of this one.

Pedey

Pedey is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Pedro, Peter, or similar names derived from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' As a standalone given…

Payce

Payce is a modern masculine name that appears to be a creative spelling variant of 'Pace.' With roots in Latin, where 'pax' means 'peace,' the name carries connotations of tranquility and calm. As a…

Piero

Italian, variation of Peter

"rock"

Piero is elegant, melodic, appealing. Just picture the muted frescoes of Renaissance artist Piero della Francesca.

Pelé

Athlete name

The name of the Brazilian-born soccer great (whose name at birth was Edson) is popular in France and could make it here too.

Pelí

Latin and Basque

"happy"

Cute as a nickname, slight as a first.

Pelle

Scandinavian variation of Peter, Greek

"rock, stone"

Pelle is one of several possible Peter-related Scandinavian choices. In Swedish or Norwegian, the name Pelle rhymes roughly with Ella.

Pello

Greek and Basque

"stone"

Creative variation on Peter.

Penly

Penly is a rare masculine name with a contemporary feel and ambiguous origins. It may have developed as a modern invention combining elements of popular names like Pen (short for Spencer or…

Pepek

Pepek is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Czech and Polish communities. It often functions as a diminutive or nickname for Josef (Joseph) in some Eastern European…

Pepik

Pepik is a Czech diminutive form of Josef (Joseph), creating an affectionate nickname with distinct cultural roots. In Czech naming traditions, diminutives often function as everyday forms of formal…

Chilo

Chilo is a masculine name with Latin and Greek roots, where 'chilo' means 'lip' or relates to having full lips. In ancient Greece, 'Chilon' was a renowned Spartan philosopher, one of the Seven Wise…