Five Letter Boy Names

Ruari

Ruari is a masculine name of Scottish and Irish Gaelic origin, derived from 'Ruaidhrí' or 'Rúadhraí,' meaning 'red king' or 'red-haired king.' The elements come from 'ruadh' (red) and 'rí' (king).…

Rorey

Rorey is a unisex name that functions primarily as a masculine name in most contexts, though it's occasionally used for girls. It represents a variant spelling of Rory, which comes from the Irish…

Rosse

Rosse is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Ross, derived from the Scottish and Gaelic word for 'promontory' or 'headland,' or from various place names.…

Rossi

Rossi is a masculine name with Italian origins, primarily known as a surname meaning 'redhead' or 'red-haired.' As a first name, it carries the distinctive melodic quality characteristic of Italian…

Tonek

Tonek is a masculine name with possible Slavic or Eastern European origins, though it's relatively uncommon even in those regions. It may function as a diminutive form of Anton/Anthony in some…

Rowly

Rowly is a charming masculine name with English origins, likely derived as a diminutive form of Roland or Rowell. It carries a distinctly British feel with its playful ending, reminiscent of…

Otton

Otton is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant of Otto, which derives from the Old High German element 'od' meaning 'wealth, fortune, or prosperity'. Historically, the name was…

Curro

Curro is a masculine Spanish name primarily used in Andalusia, southern Spain. It originated as a diminutive or nickname for Francisco, much like 'Frank' or 'Frankie' in English. The name carries…

Roice

Roice is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Royce, which derives from a medieval English surname meaning 'son of Roy' or 'king's son.'…

Roffe

Roffe is a masculine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly Swedish and Norwegian. It likely developed as a variant or diminutive of Rolf, which combines the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and…

Ossie

Short form of Oscar, Osias, Oswald et al

Ossie is best-known as the name of actor Ossie Davis, whose full name did not start with Os: It was Raiford. But Ossie makes a cute contemporary short form for any name beginning with Os.

Roody

Spelling variation of Rudy

Roody was introduced to the world by musician Allen Stone, who named his son Roody Rocket. Roody is among the most unique celebrity baby names of recent years.

Ruedi

Ruedi is a masculine name of Swiss-German origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Rudolf or Rudolph. The name Rudolf itself comes from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'wolf,' creating a…

Rudey

Rudey is an uncommon masculine name that likely evolved as a diminutive or variant form of names like Rudy, Rudolf, or Rudolph. The original Germanic name Rudolf combines elements meaning 'fame' and…

Ruddy

Ruddy is a masculine name with English origins, traditionally derived from a nickname for someone with a reddish complexion or red hair. As a given name, it emerged from this descriptive surname. The…

Rugby

English

"rook fortress"

Rough and sporty, but too specific.

Rumon

Variation of Ruan, Cornish

"Roman"

A little-known Cornish choice related to the medieval saint's name Ruan. The name is of uncertain etymology but most likely comes from "Roman".

Rushi

Rushi is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Indian traditions, it derives from Sanskrit and means 'sage' or 'seer,' connected to the concept of 'rishi'—enlightened beings or spiritual…

Rusty

Short form of Russell

Though as a formal name Rusty is a little, well, rusty, it spent half a century among the Top 1000, departing only in 1995. Only 45 baby boys received the name in the US in one recent year and it's…

Waldo

German, pet form of names such as Waldemar

"to rule"

Its jaunty o-ending makes this name more appealing than most of its Germanic brothers, and we hope we're beyond the constant response to his name being "Where's Waldo?" The weighty reputation of…