Five Letter Boy Names
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Riyan
Irish, Arabic, Persian
"little king; luxuriant, watered, splendor; thinker, wise"
Riyan is a variation of three popular names: Irish Ryan, Arabic Rayan or Rayyan, and Persian Rayan. While the more traditional spellings are more popular in the US and across the globe, Riyan was…
Yarik
Diminutive of Yaroslav, Russian
"fierce and glorious"
This Yaroslav nickname is more accessible than its full form for an English-speaking child and its similarity to the likes of Erik and Maverick means it travels well. Yaryk is the Ukrainian form.
Imron
Imron is a masculine name with roots in several cultural traditions. In Arabic origins, it relates to the name Imran, meaning "prosperity" or "advancement." The name appears in Islamic tradition as…
Arbel
Hebrew place name
In Israel, Mount Arbel is a mountain in the lower Galilee. Jewish parents have adopted it as a name for their sons and daughters for the mountain's historic and religious significance.
Phlox
Greek
"flame"
A rare and striking flower name, in use in English since the late 19th century, which takes its name from the Greek word for "flame".
Syair
Syair is a modern masculine name with multicultural appeal. It may have Arabic roots, possibly related to the term 'sya'ir' meaning poet or poetry in some languages. The name could also be a creative…
Wille
Variation of Ville, Finnish and Swedish
"resolute protection"
Alternate form of Ville, also seen as a surname.
Priit
Diminutive of Priidik, Estonian
"peaceful ruler"
Priit originated as a nickname for Priidik, the Estonian form of Frederick. These days it's more popular on its own than the original Priidik.
Péter
Péter is the Hungarian form of Peter, derived from the Greek name Petros meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' This name carries significant historical and cultural importance in Hungary, where it has…
Nayef
Nayef is a masculine Arabic name with royal associations throughout the Middle East. Traditionally meaning "elevated," "high," or "distinguished," the name conveys nobility and honor. Particularly…
Diyan
Bulgarian form of Dejan, Slavic
"to act, active, energetic"
A Bulgarian variation of Dejan, a name encouraging action and energy, Diyan may also be spelled as Deyan. Additionally, it may relate to the Arabic Diya, giving it the shining meaning "light,…
Zamar
Hebrew, modern invention
"music for God; beauty; heart, mind"
Zamar is an ancient Hebrew name with a musical meaning, but it might also be used as a modern variation of the Arabic names Jamal or Zamir. along the lines of Jamar or Zamari.
Anuel
Anuel is a masculine name that gained recognition largely through Puerto Rican trap and reggaeton artist Anuel AA (born Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago). The name appears to be a shortened form of Emmanuel,…
Taras
Russian variation of Tarasios, Greek
"from Taras"
Taras is used in Russia, influenced by the Greek Tarasios. Tarasios comes from the Italian city name Taras (now Taranto), settled by Greeks and named after Taras from Greek mythology.
Amire
Amire is a masculine name with diverse potential origins. It may derive from Arabic roots, possibly related to 'Amir' meaning 'prince' or 'commander,' with the additional 'e' creating a distinctive…
Marks
English, Dutch, or German surname
"son of Mark"
Marks is a surname that independently arose in several languages, most all of them as a patronymic form of Mark. Among Jewish families, Marks is typically a variation of Marx. Marx was a given name…
Jaire
Variation of Congo Zaire, variation of Hebrew Jair, "the river that swallows all rivers; to shine"
"the river that swallows all rivers; to shine"
Inspired by the rise of the African place name, Jaire is a recently new creation. The original form derives from a Congo term meaning "the river that swallows all rivers", and is currently a Top 500…
André
André is a masculine name of French and Portuguese origin, derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' It's the French form of Andrew, which comes from the Greek word 'andros'…
Jabón
Jabón is a masculine name with Spanish language connections, notably sharing spelling with the Spanish word for 'soap' (jabón). As a personal name, it may have developed as a variant pronunciation of…
Takai
Japanese surname
"high well"
Takai is primarily seen as a surname in Japan but has great potential as a first name abroad. The authentic pronunciation is three syllables, but American parents may be saying it as tah-KYE.