5 Letter Boy Names

Aseem

Ashen

Athos

Aurel is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'Aurelius' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded'. Popular in Romania, France, and other European countries, it carries an elegant, classical feel. The name has connections to the ancient Roman family name Aurelius and to the Latin word 'aurum' for gold. While not extremely common in English-speaking countries, Aurel has maintained steady popularity in Eastern Europe. It offers a sophisticated yet accessible alternative to more common names, with a musical quality that makes it both distinctive and pleasing to the ear. Notable variations include Aurèle (French) and Aurelio (Italian, Spanish).

Aurel

Avani

Ayvin

Ayyan

Azeil

An Old Testament warrior whose name still sounds tough. 

Barak

Benjy is an endearing diminutive form of Benjamin, a name with Hebrew origins meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." This cheerful nickname has a friendly, approachable quality that maintains the traditional roots of Benjamin while offering a more casual alternative. While less commonly used as a formal given name than Benjamin, Benjy has maintained steady usage particularly in English-speaking countries. The spelling variant "Benji" gained notable recognition through the popular 1974 film about a lovable stray dog named Benji, which helped cement the name's associations with loyalty and warmth. The nickname carries a youthful energy that some men choose to maintain into adulthood.

Benjy

Bijan

Bohen

Borja is a masculine Spanish name with historical significance, originating as a surname from the noble Borja (or Borgia) family that rose to prominence in Renaissance Italy and Spain. The family produced two popes and numerous influential political figures during the 15th and 16th centuries. As a first name, Borja maintains connections to this powerful lineage while offering a distinctive Spanish option. Pronounced "BOR-ha" in Spanish (with a soft 'j' sound), the name has remained moderately popular in Spain, particularly in the Basque region. Borja offers a strong historical connection with a manageable pronunciation, appealing to parents seeking a name with cultural depth and aristocratic associations while remaining relatively uncommon in international contexts.

Borja

Boyce

Calil

Cavin

Chael

An intriguing way to honor a Nicholas, an alternative to Colton, Colby, or Callum, and a rare last-name style choice, Coley may be one to consider. Country singer Cooper Alan and his wife Hally chose Coley Frances Cooper for their daughter in 2025. 
 
As a last name, Coley and its alternative spelling Colley, may stem from the given name Nicholas (or Nicola, Nicole, and Nicolette) meaning "people of victory", and could equally be used as a diminutive for any of those names. Another source however is the Irish Kelly (from Ceallach) meaning "bright headed" or "war, strife".
 
Other sources for the name include the Old Norse koli meaning "dark, black, coal" or the phrase colly bird, usually used to refer to blackbirds (as in the song, The Twelve Days of Christmas in which four colly birds are gifted).
 
Colley and Collie are alternative spellings.

Coley

Copen

Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.

Curry

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 121)

Five Letter Boy Names