5 Letter Boy Names

Eissa, a name found frequently as both a last and a first in Arabic lands, is the Arabic form of Jesus. Also spelled Isa, Issa, and Esa, Eissa came to greater prominence when it was chosen for their newborn son by singer Janet Jackson and her husband Wissam Al Mana, who is Qatari.

Eissa

Elean

Elham is a masculine name of Persian and Arabic origin meaning 'inspiration' or 'intuition.' In Persian culture, the name carries connotations of divine inspiration and creative insight. In Arabic contexts, Elham is connected to the concept of receiving inspiration from Allah. The name is used across several Middle Eastern and North African countries, including Iran, Iraq, and parts of North Africa. While traditionally more common for boys in Middle Eastern cultures, it sometimes appears as a feminine name in certain regions. Elham has a melodious sound with its flowing 'el' beginning and soft ending. Though not widely used in Western countries, it has gained some recognition through diaspora communities and increasing cultural exchange.

Elham

An energetic Igbo name belonging to several sports stars, notably American basketball player Emeka Okafor. It can also be short for Chukwuemeka.

Emeka

Despite Eneko's very sweet meaning, it packs a lot of historical punch. Eneko Aritza was the first Basque king of Pamplona. It is somewhat related to the more well known Inigo.

Eneko

Lively Italian name borne by composer Ennio Morricone, best known for his film music. If you're interested in <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/506/italian-names-for-boys">Italian names for boys</a>, this makes a choice that's off the beaten track.

Ennio

Associated with Erdem Moralioglu, the Turkish-Canadian-British fashion designer.

Erdem

Erfan

Erion

Essam

Evran

Favio

A warm-sounding word and virtue name used by the Puritans and still popular in parts of Africa, especially with the Favour spelling. It may be used as a short form of Godfavor, as in "favored by God". 
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Chosen for 30 girls and 8 boys in the US, it is a spiritual choice with a similar feel to Chosen and Saint, just significantly rarer. 

Favor

Glory

Haize

Halid

Halim

Hamed

A chief member of the tribe of Benjamin, and another obscure Old Testament name that few parents, even those tired of Aaron and Zachary, would consider. But with a pronunciation that rhymes with Gannon, it has the strong, straightforward, two-syllable sound that's in step with modern style.

Hanan

Hazem

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 114)

Five Letter Boy Names