5 Letter Boy Names

Variation of Johan that may simplify pronunciation for English speakers.

Yohan

Magical and powerful, but gentle and approachable too, Emrys is a Welsh name which may be worth considering if you're looking for something less common that Dylan, Evan, or Morgan. An offbeat epithet of the wise wizard Merlin, it's currently in the Welsh top 100 and in the England and Wales Top 500 over all. 

Root name Ambrose is an ancient saints' name, derived from the Greek ambrosia, the food and drink of the gods that conferred immortality, adding to the magical feel of the name. Parents today may also associate it with the BBC show Merlin which notably used the name as an alternative name for the warlock. 
 
In the US, Emrys has also been rising and a recent year saw it chosen for more than 180 boys, and 40 girls.

Emrys

A cutesy short form of Jordan that's never been overly popular. Pro Bowl wide receiver Jordy Nelson is one famous bearer.

Jordy

Elyas is a masculine name with rich cultural history, primarily representing a variant spelling of Elias or Elijah. With roots in Hebrew, the name means 'Yahweh is God' or 'the Lord is my God.' This name appears across multiple cultures including Arabic, Persian, and various European traditions, making it truly international. While the more traditional spelling Elias has maintained steady popularity, the variant Elyas has been gaining traction in recent decades, particularly in multicultural communities. The 'y' spelling gives the classic name a modern twist while preserving its historical significance. Parents may choose this spelling for its distinctive look while honoring religious traditions. Elyas combines ancient heritage with contemporary appeal, offering a name that works well across cultural boundaries.

Elyas

Most American parents would choose to use the more commonly seen variant, Axel, but .this form is preferred in Denmark and Norway, and also ranks in the French Top 400. 

Aksel

Kenny might be all South Park to some, but it has been in steady use in the US since the 1930s.
 Singer-songwriters Kenny Chesney and Kenny Loggins were both born Kenneth.

Kenny

Though it sounds like a modern invention, Kiran is a traditional Hindu name from India; chosen for her son by actress Kelli Williams.  Author Kiran Desai is a woman and this name, which bears a resemblance to both the Irish (male) Kieran and the fifties favorite Karen, certainly works as well for a girl.

Kiran

Although Krishna is popular in India, only this diminutive variation made the US Top 1000 in 2013. It also features in the UK Top 1000, appealing in its simplicity, ability to work in multiple languages and spiritual significance. 

Krish

Percy is an adorable old name that is finally shedding its pampered Little Lord Fauntleroy image in this new era of boys with soft yet traditionally <a href="https://nameberry.com/boys-names">male names</a> like Jasper and Elijah. Originating as an aristocratic Norman name, Percy became fairly widespread in England--and to some extent in the US--as an offshoot of the fame of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. 
 Percy Bresnahan is a character in the Sinclair Lewis novel Main Street, and one of Thomas the Tank Engine's sidekicks is named Percy; Percy Ignatius Weasley is a Harry Potter character and Perseus "Percy" Jackson is the protagonist of the Heroes of Olympus series.

Percy

Aryeh, which can also be spelled Arye or Arieh, is a Biblical name sometimes heard in modern Israel. In the US, this is the most popular spelling by far, given to 100 boys last year. But the girls' form Ariyah is much more popular than that, given to nearly 500 baby girls.

Aryeh

The authentic Biblical form of a name that has become even more popular alongside Jaden, Jayden, Jaidan et al. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, whose children are named creatively after their parents as Willow and Jaden, helped launch the trend. This spelling peaked at Number 372 in 2003, though it has dropped drastically in usage over the last decade.

Jadon

Ronen derives from the Hebrew word ron, meaning "song," but in America it is also used as a spelling variation of the Irish name Ronan. With both Ronan and Ronin is the Top 500, Ronen has also gained more attention. Given to 86 babies in 2023, it has more than doubled in use over the last decade. 
 
Notable bearers include actor Ronen Rubinstein and journalist Ronen Bergman.

Ronen

What a difference a couple of letters make: Old World version of most popular name never quite made it out of the shtetl. 

Yakov

Rudra is a lively Sanskrit name meaning "roaring", "howling", and "crying", though it is occasionally interpreted as meaning "frightening and fierce one". A popular boy name in Nepal, and India, it is used for girls too. 
 In the scared Hindu text, the Rigveda, Rudra is a deity associated with the wind god, Vayu, and also with storms, hunting, and medicine. Praised for actively solving problems, Rudra's character is sometimes linked with Lord Shiva, embodying both fierce and protective aspects.

The name appears in the title of a children's animated TV series, Rudra: Boom Chik Chik Boom, and in the crime drama Rudra: The Edge of Darkness. Characters called Rudra have additionally featured in the horror-comedy movie, Stree and in the video game Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening. 
 
Rudra has been on the rise in England and Wales in recent years, notably in 2024 when it was one of the fastest rising names of the year. In the US, it sits outside the Top 1000, but was given to more than 140 boys in a recent count. 
 
The name is pronounced as ru-druh, the first syllable with the u sound in full or put.

Rudra

This contracted form of Asaiah was one of the fastest-rising boy names of 2019, but has yet to reach the popularity levels of its longer counterpart. Concise and less vowel heavy as it is, Asiah is given to 95 boys each year, compared Asaiah, which is given to more than 200. 
 
As a Hebrew name, Asiah celebrates God as the creator, and it fits in well besides the popular Isaiah, Josiah, Azriel and Azariah. However, one reason more parents might opt for Asaiah is that Asiah can also be a form of the Arabic feminine name, Asiya, or as a creative spelling of Asia, a la Norah, Novah, and Zariah.

Asiah

This name comes from Greek mythology, where the Titans were a band of immortal, powerful giants. 

 Popular movie of 2000 Remember the Titans may be partly responsible for this name's ranking in the Top 1000.

Titan

Yunus is the Arabic form of Jonah, also used in Turkish. In Islam, Yunus is a prophet. 

Yunus

A great uncommon English-Arabic crossover choice, easily pronounceable internationally.

Faris

Rakish nickname able to stand on its own. 

Renzo

While it looks like a creative respelling of the ubiquitous Aidan, Aydin has Turkish roots and means "intelligent." While there will most certainly be issues with spelling, those attracted to the Turkish lineage can be assured of a smooth path to assimilation due to the current popularity of soundalike names. The name is spelled with an ı (dotless i) in Turkish.

Aydin

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 19)

Five Letter Boy Names