Five Letter Boy Names
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Óðinn
Old Norse
"god of frenzy; poetic fury"
The original Old Norse form of the name we know today as Odin, and the most popular version in modern Iceland. Óðinn was ultimately derived from the Old Norse component óðr . which translates to…
Sylar
Sylar is a masculine name of modern origin that gained notable exposure through the television series 'Heroes,' where it was the surname of a significant character. The name has since been adopted as…
Urias
Urias is a masculine name with biblical origins, representing a variant form of Uriah. In the Old Testament, Uriah was a Hittite soldier and the husband of Bathsheba. The name derives from Hebrew…
Beñat
Basque
"variation of Bernard"
This Basque name is more unusual and attractive than the grandfather-ish Bernard.
Tarvo
Finnish
"wild aurochs; energy"
Tarvo has two potential origin stories. The first is that it derives from the Old Finnish word tarvas , meaning "wild aurochs," a wild species of cattle that is now extinct. The second possible…
Éinri
Éinri is the Irish Gaelic form of Henry, a masculine name with Germanic origins meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the household." The original Germanic name Heimirich combines the elements "heim"…
Karan
Karan is a multicultural masculine name with rich significance across several traditions. In Indian culture, it derives from Sanskrit meaning 'maker' or 'doer,' associated with someone who…
Adrik
Adrik is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Russia and Eastern Europe. It's a diminutive form of Adrian, which derives from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning "from Hadria"…
Salih
Arabic and Turkish
"virtuous"
An accessible choice from the Turkish Top 100.
Capri
Italian from Greek or Latin
"wild boar; goats"
Oldie
English
"one that is old"
Nope, not Goldie. Oldie, as in, "an oldie but a goody" or "oldies music". Despite these neutral-to-positive associations, Oldie still has a musty, fusty quality. Actress Kelli Giddish named her son…
Beren
Literary name
"brave, bold, daring"
Beren is a Noldorin name created by J. R. R. Tolkien for his fantasy universe. A great hero in the books, Beren is notable for his love story with Luthien — so notable that Beren and Luthien are the…
Esvin
Esvin is a masculine name with Latin American origins, particularly common in Guatemala and other Central American countries. It likely developed as a modern variation of names like Edwin or Eswin,…
Swann
French
"nature and literary name"
A unisex French name that ranks in the Top 200 for boys and the Top 500 for girls there, inspired by a character with the surname Swann in Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time . As a given name, it…
Naksh
Naksh is a masculine name of Indian origin, primarily used in Hindu communities. The name derives from Sanskrit and carries meanings related to 'carving,' 'engraving,' or 'design.' It can be…
Moksh
Moksh is a masculine name with profound roots in Indian philosophy and Hindu traditions. The name directly translates to 'liberation,' 'salvation,' or 'spiritual freedom' in Sanskrit, representing…
Ryver
Spelling variation of River
"stream of flowing water"
The traditional spelling of River is currently in the US and the UK Top 200s, where it ranks as a solidly unisex option. Ryver, with its edgy Y and sharper, less tranquil vibe has yet to catch up,…
Matix
Variation of Maddox
"son of Madoc"
A cool looking choice, adjacent to Matrix, Max, Matias, and Mack, Matix likely emerged as a modern spin on Maddox, a Welsh surname meaning "son of Madoc" or "son of good fortune". It has been…
Minco
Choctaw, Native American
"chief"
Ahuli
Cherokee
"drum"
Ahuli's pleasant beat makes it a striking option for a son.