5 Letter Boy Names

Avant

Avish

Ayaad

Aydon

Aymon is a masculine name with medieval French and Germanic origins. It derives from the Germanic elements 'haim' meaning 'home' and 'mund' meaning 'protection' or 'guardian.' The name gained prominence through the medieval tale of the Four Sons of Aymon, a chanson de geste (epic poem) from Carolingian times. Historically, it appeared in various European noble families. Aymon remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries but has maintained steady usage in parts of France and Switzerland, particularly in the Savoy region. The name combines historical depth with a contemporary sound, offering parents a distinctive option with strong cultural roots and a sophisticated European flair.

Aymon

Ayren

Ayris

Bahir

Basem

One of the 99 names of Allah, according to Islamic tradition.

Basir

Becks

If not for Motown founder Berry Gordy, this name would now be totally in the girl group. 

Berry

Bexon

Birch is a rarely used nature name that calls to mind the lovely image of the tall, strong but graceful white-barked tree. 
 The best known bearer of the name is former high-ranking Democratic Senator Birch Evans Bayh, who carried the name of his father and was the principal Senate sponsor of the Equal Rights Amendment.
 The birch tree has many notable qualities and uses &mdash; including the making of furniture, paper, canoes, and drums, is considered the national tree of Russia (where it used to be worshiped as a goddess), the state tree of New Hampshire, and has spiritual significance in several cultures.

Birch

Blass

Boede

Bowin is a distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Old English surname Bowen (meaning 'son of Owen'), be related to the musical instrument bow, or possibly connect to the German word 'bogen' meaning 'bow' or 'arc'. This uncommon name carries a strong, memorable quality with its crisp sound and straightforward pronunciation. Bowin has an outdoorsy, somewhat adventurous feel that might appeal to parents seeking a masculine name that's unique without being difficult to spell or pronounce. While never reaching mainstream popularity, Bowin offers individuality while still feeling familiar enough to be accessible. The name's compact structure and distinctive sound give it a contemporary edge while maintaining traditional masculine qualities.

Bowin

Briam

Broox

Bruen

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 159)

Five Letter Boy Names