Five Letter Boy Names

Ihaka

Maori

"laughter"

Maori form of Isaac

Tomás

Spanish; Portuguese; Irish, variation of Thomas

"twin"

Tomás is one of the most popular names in Portugal, also used in Spanish-speaking countries and recently gaining popularity in Ireland, where it's the traditional spelling of Thomas.

Dimas

Dimas is a masculine name with biblical and Greek origins. In Christian tradition, Dimas (sometimes Dismas) is the name given to the 'Good Thief' who was crucified alongside Jesus and promised…

Nemrû

Kurmanji Kurdish

"Mount Nemrut; grim, dark"

Nemrû is a name of Kurmanji Kurdish origin, referencing Mount Nemrut in Southeast Turkey.

Alawn

Welsh

Either a rare Welsh variation of Alun or Alan, or a word meaning "full". Alawn has dubious traditional origins: it was listed as the name of one of the first three bards of the island of Britain by…

Matan

Hebrew

"gift"

Spelling variation of Mattan.

Panda

Animal name

"bamboo eater"

With Bear and Fox becoming hot baby names, why not Panda? Why not indeed. Both the name and its animal namesake are adorable. And Pan is a nickname right in line with the mythological name trend. The…

Itzan

Itzan is a masculine name with possible Mayan origins, though it may also be a modern creation inspired by ancient Mesoamerican cultures. In Mayan contexts, elements of the name might connect to…

Laksh

Laksh is a masculine name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit. It represents a shortened form of Lakshman or Lakshmana, a significant figure in Hindu mythology known as Lord Rama's devoted…

Aisea

Aisea is a masculine name with Polynesian origins, particularly common in Tongan and Samoan communities. It represents the Polynesian form of the biblical name Isaiah, which means "salvation of God"…

Daksh

Daksh is a masculine name with Sanskrit origins, prominent in Indian culture, particularly within Hindu communities. The name means 'skilled,' 'competent,' or 'able' and is associated with expertise…

Izuku

Japanese

"long exit"

Famously the name of Izuku Midoriya, the protagonist of the popular anime series My Hero Academia . It is not a common name among Japanese boys.

Brixx

American invented name

The word "bricks," name-ified. Rapper Pusha T used this as the middle name for his son, Nigel.

Ulfur

Icelandic variation of Ulf, Scandinavian

"wolf"

Úlfur is a top name in its native Iceland, although it isn't likely to travel outside the country.

Beuno

Welsh, possibly "knowing cattle"

"knowing cattle"

O-ending boy names are on trend, and the Welsh language provides some interesting lesser-used ones...such as Beuno. St Beuno lived in the sixth century, established a monastery in North Wales, and is…

Mihir

Mihir is a masculine name with ancient Sanskrit origins, meaning 'sun' or 'radiance.' This name carries significant cultural importance in Indian traditions, where the sun is revered as a life-giving…

Tahir

Arabic

"virtuous, pure, chaste"

A virtuous Arabic name, familiar in Pakistan, Saudi Arabic, India, Nigeria, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, and England and Wales, Tahir may also be written as Taher, Tahir (with the dotted i) or…

Atlee

English surname

"clearing in the wood or meadow"

As a first name, Atlee is a common choice in the Amish community.

Masai

African

"people who speak Maa"

With the contemporary sounds of Azai and Messiah, Masai feels like a totally modern choice. It has its roots in the name of the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania and translates to "people who speak…

Avion

Avion is a distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. Most directly, it connects to the French word 'avion' meaning 'airplane' or 'aircraft,' giving it associations with flight,…