5 Letter Boy Names

A classic Japanese name known to kids around the world as a Nintendo video-game character. 

Yoshi

This Hebrew version of Jubal, a traditionally masculine name, is used for both boys and girls in modern Israel.

Yuval

Zacai

A strong name with a strong meaning, like its cousin Zafir. 

Zafar

Zahel

Zaier

Zalyn

Zolin

Zyell

Zyiel

Zylas

Zyonn

Zyree

Aamer

Aarik is a masculine name with Nordic and Baltic origins, representing a variant spelling of Erik or Arik. The name derives from Old Norse elements meaning "eternal ruler," "ever powerful," or "complete ruler." The double 'a' spelling gives this ancient name a modern twist while maintaining its strong heritage. In Estonian tradition, Aarik is a recognized variation with its own cultural significance. The name conveys strength and leadership, carrying the legacy of Erik the Red and other notable Norse figures through history. Despite its ancient origins, Aarik feels contemporary with its distinctive spelling, appealing to parents seeking a name with both historical depth and unique character. Though uncommon in most Western countries, it offers an accessible pronunciation despite its distinctive appearance.

Aarik

Aaris

Aayam

Achim can be considered a German short form of the Biblical Joachim, though it can also be a name in its own right. It means "he will establish" or "he will raise", depending on if it is seen as a contracted form of Jehoiachin or as a shorted form of Jehoiakim, both sources of Joachim. An ancestor of Jesus in the New Testament, Achim also entered the UK Top 1000 in 2022.  Notable bearers include writer Achim von Arnim, environmentalist Achim Steiner, and musician Achim Reichel.

Achim

Adlai is an Old Testament name long associated with 1950's liberal presidential candidate Stevenson, who was named after his grandfather, who was Grover Cleveland's vice president in the nineteenth century. Now it's an unusual Biblical choice ripe for rediscovery.
<br/><br/>In the Bible, Adlai was a minor character, the father of one of King David's herdsmen.  Adlai is a contracted form of the Hebrew name Adaliah.

Adlai

Adrin

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 141)

Five Letter Boy Names