Five Letter Boy Names
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Gibbs
English diminutive of Gilbert or Gibson
"shining pledge; son of Gilbert"
Upper crust pet form still used in some old money families.
Ajaja
Yoruba
"one who fights and breaks free"
This Yoruba praise name is used throughout West Africa, and has an empowering meaning.
Ajdin
Bosnian form of Aydın, Turkish
"bright, clear"
Bright and friendly, Ajdin is a popular choice in Bosnia and Herzegovina, having been in the Top 50 since the 2000s. It reached #3 in the charts in 2011, but has now declined slightly in use. It…
Emeru
Ethiopian, Amharic
Emeru is an intriguing boy name used in Ethiopia, also sometimes spelled Emmeru. If you love the "Em" sound but Emmett, Emerson, and Emery aren't quite exciting enough, this is a great alternative.
Bowyn
Welsh
"son of Owen"
A respelling of Bowen that gives the option of cozy nickname Wyn as well as Bo.
Ryler
American invented name
Ryler is one of those names created by marrying two trending sounds, the Ry beginning as in Riley, Rylen, and the literary Ryle, and the er ending, as in hundreds of boys' names trending over the…
Simón
Simón is the Spanish variation of Simon, a name with ancient Hebrew origins derived from 'Shimon,' meaning 'he has heard' or 'listening.' This biblical name appears in both the Old and New…
Khazi
Arabic, "judge"
"judge"
Also spelled Kazi, a cool and punchy sounding Arabic name.
Sadio
Senegalese
"unknown; lucky, happy"
Sadio Mané is a Senegalese footballer who plays for the Bayern Munich football club as well as Senegal's national team. He was injured and unable to play in the 2022 World Cup, but increased soccer…
Ahnaf
Ahnaf is a masculine name of Arabic origin derived from the word 'hanif,' meaning 'one who believes in the true faith' or 'one who is upright and righteous.' In Islamic tradition, the term 'hanif'…
Anaru
Maori
"man, masculine"
Energetic Maori form of Andrew.
Virat
Virat is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "great" or "enormous." It carries connotations of grandeur, achievement, and excellence. In Hindu tradition, Virat refers to the cosmic form of…
Ishak
Ishak is the Arabic and Turkish form of Isaac, a name with deep biblical roots meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he laughs' in Hebrew. In Islamic tradition, Ishak is revered as a prophet and the son of…
Kawai
Kawai is a masculine name with Japanese origins, though it appears in several Pacific cultures with varying meanings. In Japanese, it can mean 'river' combined with elements suggesting love or…
Zyire
Zyire is a contemporary male name with American origins, possibly created as a variation of Zaire (a former name of the Democratic Republic of Congo) or as a unique invention combining trendy…
Mózes
Mózes is the Hungarian form of Moses, a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins. In Hebrew, 'Moshe' means 'drawn out of the water,' referring to the biblical account of baby Moses being rescued…
Brosi
Faroese, Old Norse
"smile"
Used on the Faroe Islands, Brosi is derived from the Old Norse word brosa , meaning "to smile". Brosi could also work as a nickname for Ambrose.
Kanen
Kanen is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Kane (meaning 'warrior' in various cultures) or Kenan (a biblical name). It could also be related to the Irish…
Vítor
Vítor is a masculine name of Portuguese and Brazilian origin, equivalent to the more familiar Victor. Derived from Latin 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner,' it carries strong associations with…
Carmi
Diminutive of Carmen or Carmelo, Hebrew, Spanish and Italian
"garden"
This old-school short form is showing signs of life thanks to the FX series The Bear , featuring Jeremy Allen White as Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto. The Carmi spelling updates it for a 21st-century baby.