5 Letter Boy Names

Viyom

Vyaan

Wahab

Wesam

The cute short form gained prominence when it was used for young Prince William of England.

Wills

Xiyon

Yadin

Yadir

Yaksh

Most popular as a given name among Gen X men in Turkey. These days, a baby is more likely to be named Yavuz Selim, a double-barreled first name in honor of the sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

Yavuz

Yezen

Yigit is a masculine Turkish name pronounced roughly as 'YEE-git' with a soft 'g' sound. The name carries powerful meanings in Turkish culture, translating to 'brave,' 'courageous,' or 'valiant young man.' It has deep historical roots in Turkish naming traditions and remains moderately popular in Turkey and among Turkish diaspora communities worldwide. Yigit embodies qualities highly valued in traditional Turkish culture: bravery, strength, and honorable character. The name has a compact, strong sound with its two syllables and distinctive pronunciation. While it may be less familiar in Western contexts, its straightforward spelling and positive connotations make it accessible across cultures. For Turkish families, Yigit represents a connection to cultural heritage while conveying aspirational qualities for a son.

Yigit

Yomar

A variation of Jotham, an Old Testament name.

Yotam

Also appearing as Yuri and Yury this is a variation of the classic George, used predominantly in Russian and the Ukraine. Notable bearers include a 12th century prince of Kyiv Yuriy Dolgorukiy, the 15th century philosopher and astronemer Yuriy Drohobych, the cosmonaut (and first man to travel to space) Yuriy Gagarin, actor Yuriy Sardarov, and pop singer Yuriy Shatunov. 
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Diminutives included Yura, Yurka, Yurik, Yurok, Yurchik, Yurochka, and Yuronka — Yura being the main one. 

Yuriy

Yuuki

Yuven

Yvens

Zaair

Zahki

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 175)

Five Letter Boy Names