Five Letter Boy Names

Esker

Nature name

"sandy ridge"

A geographical term for a long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel, caused by glaciation.

Levie

Levie is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, functioning as a variant of Levi, which means 'joined' or 'attached.' This spelling adds a slight European flair to the traditional name, possibly…

Othel

Othel is a masculine name with Germanic origins, possibly derived from ancient Germanic elements meaning 'ancestral inheritance' or 'homeland.' It bears similarities to names like Othello and Ethel,…

Wyman

Wyman is a masculine name with Old English origins, derived from the elements "wig" meaning "war" or "battle" and "mann" meaning "man," thus translating to "warrior" or "man of battle." This…

Colie

Colie is a masculine name that can function as a diminutive of Nicholas or Cole, though it sometimes stands as an independent name. It has multiple possible origins, including Greek (from Nicholas,…

Masao

Masao is a traditional Japanese masculine name composed of the elements 'masa' meaning 'correct' or 'righteous' and 'o' meaning 'male' or 'man.' This name embodies qualities of honor, integrity, and…

Hideo

Hideo is a masculine Japanese name with several possible meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Common interpretations include 'excellent man,' 'splendid hero,' or 'shining…

Orvin

Orvin is a masculine name with Germanic roots, likely derived from either Old English elements meaning "friend of spears" or Scandinavian origins related to names like Orvar. It may also be connected…

Joyce

Yes, the poet Joyce Kilmer ("Trees") was a man, the very last male named Joyce. And even for women, it's been in limbo for several generations.

Kazuo

Japanese

"first son; harmonious man"

A familiar choice in Japan, Kazuo is known more globally due to award winning writer, Kazuo Ishiguro, whose works include Never Let Me Go , The Remains of the Day , and Klara and the Sun . He won the…

Metro

Metro is a masculine name with Greek origins, derived from the name Demetrios or Demetrius, meaning "devoted to Demeter" (the goddess of agriculture and fertility in Greek mythology). Metro can also…

Shoji

Shoji is a masculine Japanese name with multiple possible meanings depending on the kanji characters used in writing it. Common interpretations include 'shining ruler,' 'minister,' or 'prosperous…

Lavon

Lavon has multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the French surname 'La Von' or could be related to the Hebrew name 'Lavan' meaning 'white.' Alternatively, it might be connected to…

Arlis

English

"nobleman of ice"

Arlis is a masculine name with American folk roots, possibly originating as a variant of the name Arliss. It might be derived from the Old English elements 'earle' meaning 'nobleman' and 'issa'…

Orlin

Orlin is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Bulgaria where it derives from the word "orel" meaning "eagle." This connection gives the name associations with freedom,…

Dwane

Dwane is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Dwayne or Duane, which originated from the Irish Gaelic name Dubhán, meaning "dark" or "black-haired." This particular spelling with a…

Levon

Armenian, variation of Leon

"lion"

Levon, an unusual alternative to Levi. has two musical associations: it's the title of an Elton John song, inspired by late, great drummer for The Band, Levon Helm--whose birth name was Mark. Uma…

Ozell

Ozell is a masculine name with somewhat obscure origins. It may have developed as a variant of Oswald (from Old English elements meaning 'divine power') or could be related to other 'Oz-' beginning…

Nicky

Diminutive of Nicholas or Nicole

Nicky is a forever-cute short form of Nicholas once used as a full name but now relegated to nickname (no pun intended) status.

Geary

Geary is a masculine name with Irish and Gaelic roots, derived from the Irish surname Ó Gadhra, meaning 'descendant of Gadhra.' The personal name Gadhra is thought to relate to 'gadhar,' meaning…