Five Letter Boy Names
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Fatih
Arabic
"conqueror, victor"
An Arabic name that made Turkey's Top 10 for the entirety of the 1980s.
Dyfri
Welsh, possibly from a root meaning "water"
"water"
Dyfri has two possible origins: either it is a form of Dyfrig, an early British saint known in Latin as Dubricius and in French as Devereux... or it is a back-formation from the town name…
Aljaž
Slovene, meaning unknown
Aljaž was originally derived from a Slovene surname, of which the meaning is uncertain. A notable bearer is Aljaž Bedene, a Slovenian professional tennis player.
Eiran
Hebrew
"watchful; vigilant"
A variation of Eran, the name of one of Ephraim's grandsons in the Old Testament.
Eidin
Welsh place name
From Caeredin, the Welsh name for the Scottish capital, Edinburgh... although many people would see it simply as an alternative spelling of Aiden.
Medox
Medox is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly representing a modern invented name or a very uncommon variant of names like Maddox. It has a contemporary, distinctive…
Avici
Sanskrit
"without waves, incessant"
A cool sound with a dark meaning: in Buddhism, Avici is the lowest level of hell into which it is possible to be reborn.
Deror
Hebrew
"sparrow; freedom"
An uncommon Hebrew name that can still sometimes be heard in Jewish communities.
Josey
Variation of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
Josie and Josey read as feminine names, but a handful of boys are given this form as a first name each year. Josey is also heard as a pet name for Joseph.
Arwyn
Welsh
"very fair"
Derived from Welsh gwyn "white, fair" plus an intensifying prefix, Arwyn is a warm and unusual option.
Donát
Hungarian variation of Donato, Latin
"given by God"
Joulu
Finnish
"Christmas"
The Finnish word for Christmas, occasionally given as a name to children born around the holiday.
Asiah
Variation of Asaiah, Hebrew
"the Lord hath made"
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…
Fendi
Italian
"split"
A high-style baby name that conjures the Italian luxury fashion house. Given to 11 boys and 13 girls in 2023, it's currently a gender-neutral choice in the US. Borrowed from the founders of the…
Mahki
Mahki is a masculine name with likely roots in African or African-American naming traditions. While specific etymology is not widely documented, it may be a creative variation of similar-sounding…
Chion
Greek
"snow"
Joona
Joona is a masculine name with Finnish origins, though it also appears in other cultures. In Finland, it represents a variation of the biblical name Jonah (or Jonas), meaning 'dove' or 'peaceful…
Lowry
English and Scottish surname
"from Laurentum"
This artistic surname name derives from a diminutive of Laurence/Lawrence, and was famously borne by the English painter LS Lowry. Country singer Sam Hunt and his wife Hannah have a son named Lowry…
Ayven
Ayven is a modern masculine name with a distinctive sound that combines elements of popular names like Aiden and Evan. While its exact origins are unclear, it likely emerged as a contemporary…
Kylon
Kylon is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Greek name Kilon (a noted Olympic champion from ancient Athens), or represent a contemporary variation of Kyle…