Five Letter Boy Names

Arvad

Arvad is a masculine name with ancient origins, derived from a Phoenician city that was located on what is now Arwad Island off the coast of Syria. This historical connection gives the name a sense…

Aleks

Aleks is a masculine name representing a streamlined, modernized spelling of Alexander, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'defender of the people.' This simplified variant is particularly…

Heris

Heris is an uncommon masculine name with possible roots in several linguistic traditions. It may be a variation of Harris (meaning 'son of Harry'), a form of the Greek name Hermes, or derive from…

Abdal

Abdal is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word 'Abd' meaning 'servant' and 'Al' referring to Allah, thus translating to 'Servant of Allah' or 'Servant of God.' The name is used…

Aaren

Aaren is a masculine name representing a modern variant spelling of Aaron, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted.' In biblical tradition, Aaron was the brother of Moses and the…

Zohar

Hebrew

"light, brilliance"

Though this name is used for both boys and girls in Israel, in the U.S. it sounds decidedly masculine, with Zohara the feminine form. Has a futuristic macho feel.

Arvid

Swedish, Norwegian, Danish

"eagle-tree"

Arvid, a Scandinavian name that's virtually unknown in the US, is one of the top baby names in Sweden . It might make a handsome, unusual choice for a parent in search of an original yet traditional…

Artie

Diminutive of Arthur, Celtic

"bear"

Artie is a cute short form rarely given on its own, unlike the more grownup Art. But for a young Arthur, it's adorable.

Allex

Allex is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Alex, which is itself a shortened form of Alexander. The name Alexander originates from Greek elements meaning 'defender of men.'…

Artis

Celtic

"bear"

Some sources say Artis is a form of Arthur, and it certainly has the same root and meaning of bear. But Artis is a name in its own right with a 60-year history on the US Top 1000, from about 1900…

Artus

Artus is a masculine name with ancient roots, primarily appearing as a Latin variation of Arthur. The name Arthur itself has Celtic origins, possibly deriving from the Roman name Artorius or from…

Allix

Allix is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a modern variant of Alex or Alec, which themselves are shortened forms of Alexander, meaning 'defender of the people' in Greek. The distinctive…

Aesop

Greek

There once was a moralizing fabulist who tried to make it as a baby name...and failed.

Artek

Artek is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. In Slavic contexts, particularly Polish, it can be a diminutive form of names containing the element 'art' like Artur (Arthur). The name…

Artur

Portuguese, Polish, Estonian, Armenian variation of Arthur, Celtic

"bear"

The Arthur variation preferred in Portugal and across much of Eastern Europe. It’s a truly international name, and one that would be easy to wear in the US as well.

Alejo

Spanish diminutive of Alejandro

"defending men"

Another appealing member of the Alexandrian clan.

Artin

Artin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Armenian tradition, it derives from 'Harut' meaning 'resurrection,' with connections to ancient Persian influences. Alternatively, it can…

Arsen

Arsen is a strong masculine name with ancient roots, predominantly used in Armenian, Russian, and Eastern European cultures. Derived from the Greek name Arsenios, meaning 'virile' or 'strong,' it has…

Aleem

Hindi

"knowledgeable"

Surname of a noted modern Urdu poet.

Eneas

Eneas is a masculine name that represents the Spanish and Portuguese form of Aeneas, the legendary Trojan hero featured in Virgil's epic poem 'The Aeneid.' The name has ancient Greek origins,…