5 Letter Boy Names

Aisea is a masculine name with Polynesian origins, particularly common in Tongan and Samoan communities. It represents the Polynesian form of the biblical name Isaiah, which means "salvation of God" or "God is salvation." The name carries cultural significance in Pacific Island nations, reflecting the influence of Christian missionaries while maintaining indigenous phonetic patterns. Aisea has a melodic quality with its balanced vowel sounds. While relatively uncommon in Western countries, it has consistent usage within Pacific Islander communities and diaspora populations. For those seeking a name with spiritual significance, distinctive sound patterns, and connections to Polynesian heritage, Aisea offers cultural richness and a meaningful biblical association in a less familiar form.

Aisea

Jason is the better known name and the more familiar mythological figure, but if you're wanting something rare, Aison (or Aeson) could make an interesting choice. Borne by the father of Jason (and a king of Thessaly), there are two varying myths around Aison, one being that he was imprisoned by his half-brother Pelias, and the other that he was killed by Jason's wife Medea and brought back to life again as a young man. 
 
This particular form is notably associated with the red-figure vase painter and is traditionally pronounced as EE-sohn. The exact meaning is unknown, though there is a chance that it may relate to Iason, the source of Jason, which means "to heal". 
 
Aison has been appearing in the US stats since 2005, though whether it's being used because of its Greek origins or whether parents are choosing it as a mix of Aiden, Kaison, Mason, and similar, is hard to know. As such, you may hear it said as AY-suhn or EYE-suhn too.

Aison

A common Basque name first used in French Basque writer Agosti Xaho's 1845 work "The Legend of Aitor."

Aitor

Akiro is well used in Japan, the first name of famed director Kurosawa. Also transliterated as Akirou, it can mean "bright boy" or "man of autumn", depending on which Kanji elements are used. 

Akiro

The ancient name Albus has modern currency as the first name of the headmaster of Harry Potter's Hogwarts, more formally known as Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. Can Albus work if you're missing the long white beard and the magic wand? Maybe, though it might be a heavy mantle for a Muggle child to wear.

Albus

Aleki

Alois and Aloysius are variation of Louis. Alois ranked in the US Top 1000 until the 1930s, and still ranks in the Top 1000 in Germany. Last year in the US, only seven baby boys were named Alois.

Alois

Common in Sweden, Alric is part of the family of medieval sounding names, like Alaric, Casimir and Leopold that are increasing gaining a fanbase, perhaps as an antidote to the modern inventions that are becoming more prolific.

Alric

Amair

Amine is a masculine name with roots in Arabic and North African cultures. Derived from the Arabic word 'amīn,' meaning 'faithful,' 'trustworthy,' or 'reliable,' it carries positive connotations of dependability and honor. The name is particularly common in countries like Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and increasingly throughout Muslim communities worldwide. In Western countries, Amine has gained modest recognition as immigration patterns have diversified naming pools. The name's simple pronunciation (ah-MEEN) and meaningful etymology make it appealing to parents seeking a name with cultural significance. Amine can also be related to the chemical compound term, though this connection is not the traditional source of the name's usage.

Amine

Distinctive and contemporary in appearance, Amyas has in fact been used since Renaissance period. More popularly spelled as Amias today, the name likely derives from the Medieval names, Amis and Amice, meaning "friend".
 
Originally used as a surname, other theories around the origin of the name include that it was used to refer to someone from the French city of Amiens. Alternatively, it may have derived from Amadeus ("love of god") or as a masculine form of Amy or Amée ("beloved").
 
Used by Edmund Spenser as a minor character in his 16th century epic poem, The Faerie Queene, this version became better known via the hero of the mega-popular 1855 Charles Kingsley novel, Westward Ho!. It also appeared in one of Agatha Christie's Poirot books.
 
Given to just 5 boys in a recent year in the US, it is far outranked by Amias, which appears in the Top 1000, given to around 390 babies.

Amyas

Andru

Areen

Most common among the Jewish community and Spanish-speakers, Areli might be a great choice for parents looking for a name with Biblical roots that still sounds trendy and wears well across cultures.

Areli

Ariat

Arieh is a form of a Biblical name that can also be spelled Aryeh or Arye. There's also a feminine form, Ariyah.  There were 100 boys in the US named Aryeh last year, with a handful given the other two spellings. But Ariyah was by far the most popular, given to nearly 500 girls.

Arieh

Arjen is a Dutch name, sometimes viewed as a contracted form of Adrian, or as a variation of Ariën. Ariën itself is an alternative spelling of the Indo-Iranian Aryan and Arian, and was likely inspired by French Adrien; whichever root you take then, the name is associated with the meanings "man of Adria" and "noble, honorable".
 
This spelling became more popular in the Netherlands during the 1950s, perhaps in the wake of World War Two and the connotations "Aryan" then took on, as has remained more popular than its original source. It is notably borne by Dutch footballer, Arjen Robben, and musician, Arjen Lucassen. 
 
This name should not be confused with Arjan, which is a Dutch form of Adrian, or Arjun, a Sanskrit and Hindi name meaning "right, shining, white".

Arjen

Arnez

Arsyn

Aseel

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 120)

Five Letter Boy Names