5 Letter Boy Names

Kenaz

Khiro

Khiry appears to be a contemporary name with several possible origins. It may be related to the Arabic name 'Khairi' meaning 'charitable' or 'benevolent,' with adapted spelling. Alternatively, it could be a variant of 'Kheri,' which has Egyptian origins meaning 'joyful' or 'happy.' The spelling with 'Kh' reflects the transliteration of the Arabic letter خ (khā), which has a distinct guttural sound not found in English. The name has been in use in the United States since the late 20th century but remains relatively uncommon. Khiry typically follows a two-syllable pronunciation (KEE-ree or KAI-ree), though variations exist. The distinctive spelling with 'Kh' and the 'y' ending gives the name a modern, distinctive appearance while potentially maintaining connections to its possible Arabic linguistic roots. The name's brevity and melodic quality contribute to its appeal.

Khiry

Kirav

Koran

Koven

Krown broke through the charts in 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Corona means "crown").

Krown

Kysyn

Kyzah

Kyzin

Laray

Leeam

Levan is a cool Georgian variant of Leon, popular in its native country. With that sleek V sound in the middle, it may appeal to parents looking for a unique alternative to Levi.

Levan

Levii is a modern variation of the biblical name Levi, featuring a distinctive double 'i' ending. The original name Levi has Hebrew origins meaning 'joined' or 'attached' and was the name of the third son of Jacob and Leah in the Old Testament, who became the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Levites were dedicated to religious service. This contemporary spelling adds a unique twist while maintaining the name's rich heritage. Levii has gained some modest popularity in recent years, part of the trend toward creative spellings of traditional names and the revival of biblical names with a modern flair.

Levii

Levyn

Liams

A shimmering day name, with a bit of hippie residue. 

Light

Liyam

Luian is a distinctive masculine name with possible roots in Spanish or Latin American naming traditions. Though relatively uncommon, it may be related to names like Luis or Lucian. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing vowels, making it both memorable and easy to pronounce. Luian likely carries meanings connected to light or illumination, similar to its potential relatives. As a contemporary name choice, Luian offers families a unique option that maintains familiar sounds while standing apart from more common alternatives. Its rarity makes it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name with cultural resonance that isn't frequently heard in playgrounds or classrooms.

Luian

Makye

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 125)

Five Letter Boy Names