Five Letter Boy Names

Felip

Felip is a masculine name representing the Catalan and Occitan variant of Philip. Derived from the Greek name Philippos, it combines 'philos' (friend, lover) and 'hippos' (horse), meaning 'lover of…

Phips

Phips is an uncommon masculine name that likely originated as a surname or nickname. It may be a variation of Phipps, which itself derives from Phillip, meaning "lover of horses" in Greek. This rare…

Fenix

Variation of Phoenix, Spanish, Greek

"dark red"

Fenix is a spelling variation of the place name and mythological name Phoenix, possibly inspired by the Romani form, Fennix, or the Spanish Fénix. Derived from Greek and meaning "dark red", the…

Piano

Music name

If Banjo can be a name, why not Piano? Could be inspired by prize-winning architect Renzo Piano.

Piere

Piere is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Pierre, the French form of Peter, which derives from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' This alternative spelling…

Pears

Pears is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, historically used as both a surname and given name. Primarily, it developed as a medieval variant of Peter (derived from Greek Petros,…

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…

Pinky

Pinky is an unconventional masculine name that originated as a nickname before occasionally being used as a given name. It typically refers to the smallest finger on the hand or the pinkish color. As…

Piper

English occupational name

"one who plays the pipes or flute"

Piper's rising popularity for girls makes it an unlikely masculine choice.

Piran

Cornish

"little dark one"

It may be a longshot – especially since it was given to less than 5 boys in the US in 2021 – but Piran could conceivably be a future Kieran, which is shaping up to being the next Kevin. Piran is the…

Peran

Peran is a masculine name with Cornish origins, derived from 'Piran' - the name of Cornwall's most famous saint. In Cornish tradition, Saint Piran is considered the patron saint of tin miners and…

Plato

Greek

"broad-shouldered"

The name of one of the greatest Western philosophers is often used as a first name in its land of origin, Greece, and would make a really interesting, thought-provoking choice here. It is remembered…

Platt

French

"flat land"

A surname with a lot of "juice," as they say, in Hollywood. In addition to veteran character actor Oliver Platt, there's La La Land producer Marc Platt and his actor son, Ben Platt, who won a Tony…

Pluto

Greek

"rich"

The Roman god of the underworld, the former ninth planet, a cartoon dog...but not a baby.

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…

Poldo

Poldo is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be an Italian diminutive of Leopold or Leopoldo, meaning "bold people." Alternatively, it could be derived from names like Hippolito…

Pompi

Pompi is an unusual masculine name that likely has origins as a nickname or diminutive form. It may be connected to the Italian city of Pompeii or could be a shortened version of longer names like…

Ponce

Spanish

"fifth"

Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon may be a worthy namesake, but "poncey" is British slang for effeminate. An alternative might be Quintus, this name's Latin equivalent, or one of its variations.

Porat

Hebrew

"fruitful, productive"

A name that is used to describe a handsome or clever boy, and is also an Israeli place-name.

Pable

Pable is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Pablo, the Spanish form of Paul. The name derives from Latin 'paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble.' This alternative spelling is…