5 Letter Boy Names

Tiago, also spelled Thiago, is a popular Portuguese boys' name. Derived from the more formal Santiago, these days it is often used on its own. Relaxed and charming while still maintaining the sophistication of its long form, Tiago is popular in its native Portugal, but also in France, Belgium, Brazil, and the UK.
 
English speakers may not intuitively get the Latin American pronunciation (chee-AH-go) and might say it as a blend of that, and the European Portuguese form (tee-A-goo), making it into tee-AH-go. 
 
 A creative way to honor an ancestral James or Diego, or an alternative to the now very popular Mateo, Tiago was given to more than 200 boys in a recent year, while Thiago was given to 4500, meaning this name will inevitably sound more popular than it actually is.

Tiago

One of the most popular native language names for boys in Hawaii, Makoa joins Nakoa and Koa as Hawaiian boys' names finding a wider audience in the US. Given to 125 boys in the US in a recent year, 85% of whom where born outside of Hawaii. 
 
The name make have caught on thanks to its popular sounds, but it may also have gained wider exposure after it appeared in the video games Paladins and The Sims 4

Makoa

Santi is a cute short form of these names popular in Central and South America, but it can also be considered a Thai name, meaning "peace".

Santi

This number name first came to public attention when Erykah Badu and Andre 3000 chose if for their son, Seven Sirius Benjamin, born in 1997. Over a decade later, David and Victoria Beckham used it as their daughter's middle name, and now in these days of unisex word names, it's rising for both sexes. It's certainly one of the most name-like numbers: after all, it's only a letter away from Steven.

Seven

A cool, zippy 'Z' in the middle, a member of the two-syllable--ending-in--n gang that are so consistently popular, and with an unusual initial - it is no wonder Yazan was one of the fastest climbing names in 2024. 
 
Used predominantly on boys, the name Yazan has a number of different origins. When derived from Persian, it can mean resolved and determined, whereas if it's derived from Turkish, it translates to "writer" or "written by". It is also linked to the Dhu Yazan, who were once an elite ruling family in Yemen. 
On the rise in the US and in the UK, parents may have been inspired by reality TV star, Yazan Abu Hurira, who appeared on 90 Day Fiance, or by footballers, Jazan Al-Naimat and Jazan Al-Arab.

Yazan

Rockers Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz put a new baby name on the map when they chose this downscale New York borough name for their son.  The Bronx, the place, was named for early Dutch settler Jonas Bronck.  Might Bronx become the next Brooklyn?  We'd be surprised if it did.

Bronx

Eidan is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a modern variant spelling of Aidan, the anglicized form of the Irish name Aodhán meaning 'little fire.' Alternatively, it could relate to the Hebrew name Eitan, meaning 'strong' or 'enduring.' The name has gained some popularity in recent decades as parents seek names with historical roots but contemporary sounds. Eidan blends multicultural influences with its appealing two-syllable structure and soft ending. The name strikes a balance between uniqueness and accessibility, making it attractive to parents looking for something distinctive yet familiar-sounding. Its cross-cultural nature gives it versatility across different backgrounds.

Eidan

Though it lends itself well to the pleasant nickname Ty, it's also the name of an antibiotic powder for animals.

Tylan

Ansel, primarily associated with the great western photographer Ansel Adams, famed for his magnificent photographs of the Yosemite Valley, could make a creative artist-hero choice. For Adams it was a family name – he was named after his uncle, Ansel Easton. And, in turn, Adams was the namesake of young heartthrob Ansel Elgort, son of a photographer.
 Derived from the same root as Anselm, Ansel is a medieval Germanic name that still feels fresh and stylish today.
 Ansel has been far from a <a href="https://nameberry.com/unique-names">unique baby name</a> – it was on and off the popularity lists in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, reaching as high as Number 540 in 1893.

Ansel

Adiel is a masculine name with biblical Hebrew roots, meaning "ornament of God" or "God is my witness." Found in the Old Testament, it belongs to several minor figures, giving it authentic religious heritage. The name combines the Hebrew elements "adi" (ornament, jewel) and "el" (God), creating a spiritually significant title. Despite its ancient origins, Adiel maintains a modern feel with its concise structure and appealing sound. While not widely popular in Western countries, it has seen occasional use among families seeking a distinctive biblical name that isn't overused. Its international appeal crosses cultural boundaries, making it recognizable yet uncommon in many communities.

Adiel

Hasan is a significant Muslim historical figure — he was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the son of Ali and Fatimah. Shia Muslims consider Hasan a martyr — he died after being poisoned by his wife. It is a popular choice in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and the UK. 

Hasan

The biblical character Kenan was a great-grandson of Adam and a direct ancestor of Noah. As in Christianity, Kenan is honored in Islam.
 
Kenan can also be considered a variation of Cianan, an Irish name meaning "ancient." A notable modern bearer of today is Saturaday Night Live cast member Kenan Thompson.

Kenan

Kross is one of the new generation of Christian word names with a twist, and joins the ranks of Chozen, Kruz, Zyon, Kannon, and Tru as options for boys. Given to around 20 babies in 2018, by 2019, it was received by more than 100. Now, it is given to nearly 200 babies each year and is more popular than the traditional Cross spelling. 
 The appeal of the K spelling is that it can distinguish it from the non-spiritual meanings of the word - to be annoyed, to strike through, to cut across, to mix together - and because K names are on vogue. It also associates it with the German occupational surname, denoting someone who makes mugs, jugs, and other ceramics.

Kross

Kayce — pronounced like Casey — is one of the hottest boy names of 2022 thanks to the show Yellowstone. This spelling was given to exactly 202 boys and 202 girls in 2022, making it one of the most truly unisex names.

Kacey

Its most famous bearer was Prince Osman the First, founder of the Ottoman Empire, the third caliph of the Muslims, and a companion and son-in-law of Muhammad. Osman is sometimes written as Usman. 

And what's a bustard, you might well ask? It's a large bird.

Osman

In this country, very much tied to PLO leader Arafat. 

Yasir

Kalel first entered the US Top 1000 as a one-off appearance in 2009, then reentered in 2013. It's possible that some parents see it as a spelling variant of the classic Arabic name Khalil, meaning friend. Or maybe some—Nicolas Cage, we're looking at you—were inspired by the birth name of Clark Kent, AKA Superman, Kal-El. Cage was long associated with attempts to remake a big screen story about the Man of Steel. He and wife Alice Kim gave the name to their son in 2005.
 According to an episode of Smallville, Kal-El means "star child."

Kalel

Casey-with-a-K never quite reached the heights of the original, but it broke the Top 500 for boys in the late '80s and early '90s.

Kasey

A romantic choice, this appealing <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/806/spanish-names-for-boys">Spanish name for boys</a> is both accessible and distinctive.

Amado

Fans of versatile, rising African- American actor Mekhi Phifer have begun to adopt his unusual first name for their sons. 

Mekhi

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 17)

Five Letter Boy Names