Five Letter Boy Names

Yakim

Hebrew

"he will establish"

One of many Hebrew Y names kept alive in Israel and in American religious communities.

Yokim

Yokim is a rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Joachim, which comes from Hebrew and means "established by God" or "may God raise up." Alternatively, it could be…

Yakum

Yakum is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. In Hebrew, it derives from a root meaning 'to rise' or 'to stand,' suggesting strength and resilience. The name appears in biblical…

Yasha

Russian

"supplanter"

A less-known member of the Sasha-Misha family, deriving from Yakov, the Russian form of Jacob.

Yanai

Aramaic

"he will answer"

The biblical husband of the queen of Sheba; an unusual name with an interesting sound, rhyming with lanai.

Yancy

American variation of Jansen, Dutch, Native American

"son of Jan; yankee"

Yancy has two separate American origins — first as the Native American term for "Yankee," and second as the Americanized variation of the common Dutch surname Jansen. Jan being the Dutch form of…

Yanni

Variation of Yiannis or Giannis, Greek

"God is Gracious"

A short form of Yiannis which is an alternative transcription of the Greek Giannis, which originates from the Biblical John. It might also be used as a form of other John variations too, such as…

Yaron

Hebrew

"he will sing"

Most modern parents outside Israel would prefer Aaron.

Yoran

Yoran is a masculine name with multiple cultural roots. In Hebrew tradition, it's related to Yoram and means 'God is exalted' or 'God is high.' It also appears in Dutch usage as a variation of Joram…

Yasir

Arabic

"wealthy, prosperous"

In this country, very much tied to PLO leader Arafat.

Yeats

Scottish, English

"the gates"

Admirers of the haunting works of esteemed Irish poet and playwright William Butler Yeats might consider this surname-style name, especially for the middle spot. Ultimately derived from the Old…

Izaak

Izaak is a masculine name that represents a distinctive spelling variation of Isaac, which derives from the Hebrew name Yitzchak, meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice." This spelling reflects…

Itzak

Itzak is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Isaac or Yitzhak, with Hebrew origins. The name derives from the Hebrew word meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice,' referencing…

Itzik

Itzik is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, functioning as a familiar diminutive form of Isaac (Yitzchak in Hebrew). The name Isaac comes from the Hebrew word meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will…

Yonah

Hebrew variation of Jonah

"dove"

This form of the stylish Old Testament name is too close to the feminine Yona.

Yonas

Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Jonas

With the fast-rising Jonah having cracked the Top 200 and the more surname-esque Jonas not far behind, parents who love this Biblical classic may want a more unique alternative. Yonas is the…

Yorke

Yorke is primarily a surname of Old English origin that has occasionally transitioned to use as a first name. Derived from the historic city of York in northern England, the name ultimately comes…

Yosei

Yosei is a masculine name with Japanese origins, generally meaning 'fairy' or 'elf-like' in Japanese culture. The name can also be interpreted as 'bestowed by the sun' depending on the kanji…

Yossi

Yossi is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as an affectionate diminutive of Yosef (Joseph). Popular in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide, it means 'God will add' or 'God will…

Yosel

Yosel is a masculine name with Judaic origins, being a variant of Joseph or Yosef. The name carries the beautiful meaning 'God will add' or 'God shall increase.' Primarily used in Jewish communities,…