5 Letter Boy Names

Maiki

Maiko

Makya

Manav

Soft and mellifluous nature-surname name, situated miles away from the dated Marshall. 

Marsh

Typically spelled with an accent over the I, as Martí, this name is a popular choice in the Catalan region of Spain. The I-ending spelling reads as feminine in many Anglophone countries — indeed, Marti was only used for baby girls in US in the last year on record.

Marti

Masih

Masir

Masud is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'fortunate,' 'happy,' or 'blessed.' This name has deep historical roots in Islamic tradition and appears throughout Muslim communities worldwide with slight variations including Masood, Masʿud, and Mesut. The name carries positive connotations of good fortune and divine blessing. Historically, several notable figures bore this name, including Masud I of Ghazni, an 11th-century sultan. While maintaining strong cultural connections to Arabic and Persian heritage, Masud has gained international recognition and usage. The name combines spiritual significance with an accessible pronunciation (mah-SOOD or MAH-sood, depending on regional accent). Its meaning resonates across cultures, making it both a name that honors Muslim heritage and one that carries universal positive associations of happiness and good fortune.

Masud

Matao

Maxym

A popular, unisex Punjabi name, used as a given name, a surname, and an honorary title. Also appearing as Mehr in Persian, it is a modern form of Mithra, associated with the Persian god of light and friendship and the seventh month in the Persian calendar. Ultimately, its meaning is "oath, agreement" or "that which binds", however, in conversation, it is linked to kindness, love, and affection. 
 
Rising for girls in Canada and the UK, it appeared in the 2025 movie, Mehar and is notably borne by actress Mehar Bano, and by writer and producer Mehar Sethi.

Mehar

A spelling variation of Merrick, Meric has a concise and snappy look. Derived from either a Welsh form of Maurice or the Germanic Emmerich and Heimrich, it has been given to a handful of boys most years in the US since the 2000s. 

Meric

Merik

Migel

Mihan

Mingo is a cute nickname of the Spanish version of Dominic. It's not to be confused with Mungo, the name of the patron saint of Glasgow.

Mingo

Miyon

Monti

Motti is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, commonly used as a diminutive form of Mordechai (meaning 'warrior' or 'servant of Marduk'). Popular primarily within Jewish communities, Motti carries a warm, familiar quality while maintaining connection to its more formal root name. In Israel, it's a well-recognized nickname with a friendly, approachable character. The name gained some visibility in broader culture through notable bearers like Israeli football manager Motti Ivanir. While remaining relatively uncommon outside Jewish communities, Motti represents cultural heritage while offering an affectionate, accessible alternative to its longer form.

Motti

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 169)

Five Letter Boy Names