Five Letter Boy Names
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Wiley
Scottish, German, English
"resolute protection; from Wylye; clearing of willows"
Wiley may be considered a variation of Wylie, a Scottish diminutive of strong, classic William. As such, it may work an appealing way to honor a Bill, Will, or William, or as an alternative to…
Wylie
English, Scottish
"from the Wylye River, from the willow clearing; resolute protection"
Wylie is a friendly rodeo name with the unisex vibe of Riley and the cowboy air of Wesley and Wyatt. Also spelled as Wiley, two forms have been out of the US charts since the 1940s and 1970s…
Willi
Willi is a masculine name primarily used in German-speaking countries as a diminutive form of Wilhelm, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helmet' or 'protection.'…
Willy
Diminutive of William
See WILLIE.
Bille
Bille is a masculine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Billy, which is traditionally a diminutive form of William. William comes from Germanic elements meaning "will" or "desire"…
Wills
Diminutive of William
"resolute protector"
The cute short form gained prominence when it was used for young Prince William of England.
Wolfe
Anglo-Irish surname and variation of animal name
"wolf"
The Wolfe spelling shifts this name from animal name to surname-name, aggressive to aristocratic, much like Wilde does for Wild. Some sources suggests that the original bearers of the Wolfe family…
Woolf
Variation of Wolf, animal name
The spelling Woolf inevitably conjures writer Virginia. If you're a fan of Mrs. Dalloway and the Bloomsbury group, Woolf might be a creative way to combine a trendy animal name with an original honor…
Wolff
Variation of Wolf, German surname
"wolf"
Wulfe
Wulfe is a masculine name with Germanic origins, representing a modern variant of the traditional name Wolf or Wolfe. The name directly connects to the wolf animal, symbolizing strength, loyalty, and…
Woody
Word name or diminutive of Woodrow, English
"row of houses by a wood"
While Woodrow is too forbidding, its nickname Woody is a bit cartoonish, as in Woody Woodpecker and the animated cowboy character in Toy Story. Woody also has a slang meaning that no teenage boy will…
Worth
English
"enclosure, homestead"
No low self-esteem for this kid, or so his parents hope.
Xande
Xande is a masculine name of Portuguese and Brazilian origin, functioning as a diminutive of Alexandre (the Portuguese form of Alexander). The original name derives from Greek elements meaning…
Xaver
Xaver is a masculine name with German and Bavarian origins, functioning as a variant of Xavier. The name ultimately derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'the new house,' and was…
Xavon
Xavon is a modern masculine name that appears to be a creative blend of Xavier and names ending with the popular '-on' suffix (like Javon or Devon). With its distinctive 'X' beginning, the name…
Xever
Xever is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of Xavier. While Xavier comes from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning 'new house' and gained popularity through St. Francis…
Xenos
Greek
"hospitality, guest"
One of the more accessible X names, though Xeno or Zeno might sound more modern.
Zenos
Zenos is a masculine name with Greek origins, derived from the word 'xenos' meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner.' It shares roots with the more common Zenon or Zeno, names associated with ancient Greek…
Ximun
Ximun is a masculine name of Basque origin, representing a regional variant of Simon, which derives from the Hebrew name Shimon meaning 'he has heard.' This distinctive variation is primarily found…
Ximon
Ximon is a masculine name that presents an innovative spelling variation of the classic Simon. The traditional Simon derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'he has heard' and appears prominently in…