Five Letter Boy Names
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Arian
Spelling variation of Aryan
This variation of Aryan has a slightly less racist connotation, making it a bit more acceptable. Arian debuted on the Top 1000 in 2011, but didn't have a sustained rise on the charts. This is likely…
Imran
Arabic
"prosperity; exalted nation"
A Quranic name especially popular in South Asia, it is also used across Europe, from Bosnia to France, from Spain to England. It appears in the Quran as the name of Maryam's (the Virgin Mary) father,…
Beaux
Variation of Beau, French
"handsome, beautiful, beauties"
A fanciful way to spell the popular Beau, Beaux is also the plural form of the French adjective. Appealing to those who love Margaux or the letter X in general, it entered the US Top 1000 for boys in…
Azlan
Arabic variation of Aslan, Turkish
"lion"
Readers will be familiar with Aslan — a historied Turkish name — via C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia . Azlan is the Arabic variation, rising in popularity among Muslim families and…
Ameer
Spelling variation of Amir
Spelling variant Ameer is much less popular than the original. An Amir is a ruler in the Arab world.
Byron
English
"barn for cows"
For centuries, this name had a romantic, windswept image due to its strong connection to the poet Lord Byron, who inspired its use as a first name. It is one of those surprise names that's appeared…
Damir
Slavic, Turkish, Russian, Arabic
"give peace; iron; heart, mind, conscience"
The most common form of Damir is of Slavic origins, deriving from the elements da , meaning "give" or "take," and mir , "peace." It's also seen as a variation of the Turkish name Demir, meaning…
Loyal
English
"faithful, loyal"
Loyal is one of the few virtue names suitable for boys, an honorable and principled Boy Scout-esque appellation with a surprisingly long and distinguished history. Loyal was a mid-list name at the…
Isael
Portuguese form of Israel, or invented name, Hebrew
"he who struggles with God; God is salvation"
Isael, and more particularly its spelling variation Izael, are among the fastest-rising boys' names in the US. It is used as a Portuguese form of Israel, though it may also be a twist on Ismael and…
Oziel
Hebrew
"might of God"
An obscure Old Testament name used by parents of 75 boys in 2016, Oziel could be a distinctive route to fashionable nickname Oz.
Kabir
Arabic
"the great"
Kabir is the 37th name of God in Islam. Kabir is also the name of an Indian poet and mystic saint. In the US, Kabir is on the rise as a boys' name, favored by Muslim parents.
Algie
Algie is a vintage masculine name that originated as a diminutive of names beginning with 'Alg-' such as Algernon or Albert. With Old French and Germanic roots, it gained modest popularity in the…
Aviav
Aviav is an uncommon masculine name that may draw inspiration from Hebrew elements, possibly relating to 'avi' meaning 'my father' or 'father of.' The name might also connect to the Latin 'avis,'…
Algar
Algar is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English elements 'ælla' or 'ælf' meaning 'elf' or 'supernatural being' and 'gār' meaning 'spear.' This powerful combination…
Avory
Avory is a gender-neutral name that has traditionally been used more often for boys. It has multiple possible origins: it may be a variant of Avery (derived from the Old English 'aelf' meaning elf…
Alger
English
"clever warrior"
This name has been off the USA Top 1000 list since before 1900, but it has some great musical credentials: consider American blues singer Alger "Texas" Alexander and country music legend Pat Alger.
Abril
Polish variation of Abraham
Autry
French surname
"noble strength"
Loose, lean, and lanky cowboy-sounding names have become a recent trend, but how about the name of a real one--the Singing Cowboy Gene. Autry might be thought of as a masculine spin on the…
Fredo
Diminutive of Alfredo or Frederico, Spanish and Italian forms of Alfred or Frederick, English or German
"wise counselor or peaceful ruler"
Fredo is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of the Italian names Alfredo or Federico. The name gained cultural recognition through its use in 'The Godfather' novels and films for…
Aviel
Aviel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my father.' This biblical-inspired name combines 'avi' (father) with 'el' (God), reflecting its deep spiritual significance in Jewish…