5 Letter Boy Names

Phonetic spelling brought to light by actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. 

Efrem

A variation of Eran, the name of one of Ephraim's grandsons in the Old Testament.

Eiran

Elena

Eliad

<p>Eligh is a modern masculine name that appears to be a creative spelling variant of Eli, which has Hebrew origins meaning "high" or "elevated." This contemporary spelling may be influenced by naming trends that favor unique letter arrangements for traditional names. Eli has biblical significance as a High Priest of Israel, giving Eligh indirect religious connections. The name remains uncommon in this specific spelling, providing distinctiveness while maintaining the recognizable sound of the more traditional Eli. Some parents might choose this spelling to honor an ancestor named Eli while giving their child a more distinctive written form. The name has a brief, strong sound that works well across various ages and contexts.</p>

Eligh

Elver

Emeth

Enlil

<p>Erron is a modern masculine name that appears to be a variant of Aaron or Erin, with possible influences from names like Darren or Terrence. Its similarity to the word 'errand' is coincidental rather than etymological. While not frequently used, Erron has a contemporary sound that balances familiarity with uniqueness. The name has a strong, masculine quality with its crisp 'err' sound and definitive ending. Parents might choose this name seeking something distinctive yet approachable and easy to pronounce. Erron lacks extensive historical usage or specific cultural associations, making it something of a blank slate - an advantage for parents who want their child's identity to define the name rather than vice versa. The spelling with 'o' rather than 'a' or 'i' gives it a subtle uniqueness.</p>

Erron

Strong and unusual Nordic name that would make a cool addition to the N-ending boy name trend.

Esben

Esgar

Essey

This English word name, inspired by morality and ethics, was given to 10 baby boys in a recent year. With its uplifting meaning, Ethic could be a new addition to the list of <a href=" https://nameberry.com/list/373/virtue-names">virtue names</a

Ethic

Ethyn

Ewens

Ezrin

A unisex Nahuatl name with a strong and stylish sound, but a meaning that some might find off-putting.

Eztli

Fayaz

Flynt is a masculine name of English origin, representing a variant spelling of Flint. The name refers to the hard, sedimentary rock that produces sparks when struck against steel, symbolizing strength, durability, and the ability to create fire. This association gives the name a rugged, resilient quality with natural world connections. The unique 'y' spelling adds a distinctive touch to this short, punchy name. Flynt gained some recognition through fictional characters and occasional celebrity usage but remains uncommon as a given name. Its brief, one-syllable structure with strong consonants projects confidence and decisiveness. The name appeals to parents seeking a masculine option that's concise yet carries substantial symbolic meaning.

Flynt

Gagan

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 145)

Five Letter Boy Names