Five Letter Boy Names

Arlen

English surname

"hare land"

Arlen is a surname long used as a first name: It ranked on the US Top 1000 from the late 1920s until the late 1960s. Originally, Arlen was a variation of Harlan which came from Harland, a place-name…

Berco

Berco is a distinctive masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Hungarian name Berki, meaning 'from the birch forest,' or could be a variation of the Germanic Berko,…

Brone

Irish

"sorrow"

An old saint's name that, even with the post-Aidan wave of Irish names, is a bit too close to crone.

Brook

English nature name

"small stream"

Now that the popularity of Brooke is waning, and surname style variant Brooks is on the rise, Brook seems live a newly fresh nature-inspired option.

Brown

Color and surname

Most color names, like Scarlet and Violet, are definitely female, but not this one. Brown is as rich and warm as the tone it denotes, though we must admit the Italian version Bruno has more spark and…

Adeon

Welsh

This name of a legendary Welsh prince could serve as a more original alternative to Adam or Aidan, though it does sound a tad chemical.

Bruto

Bruto is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'brutus' meaning 'heavy, dull, or stupid.' Despite these less flattering literal translations, the name gained historical significance…

Brinn

Brinn is a name with Celtic origins, derived from the Welsh name 'Bryn' meaning 'hill' or 'mound'. While traditionally more common as a feminine name, it has emerged as a masculine option with a…

Bubba

American nickname

The original southern Good Ol' Boy.

Bucky

Bucky is a masculine diminutive nickname that typically derives from names like Buchanan, Buck, or sometimes William/Bill. With American roots, it carries a friendly, approachable quality with a…

Buddy

English, nickname name

Until recently it was rarely used as a proper name; Buddy Holly, for example, was christened Charles, and Salinger's Buddy Glass was born Webb. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver did name his fourth child…

Buell

Welsh

"dwelling"

The Dutch meaning (Buell is the Dutch occupational name for a hangman) is enough to keep most people away.

Burke

French

"from the fortress"

Simple, usable surname choice.

Birke

Birke is a masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian origins, derived from the word for "birch tree." In German, "Birke" directly translates to birch, making this a nature-inspired name that…

Bobby

Diminutive of Robert

"bright fame"

Bobby is the quintessential mid-century nickname, the name of the son on Mad Men and overused to the point of cliche. Though Robert is still a highly popular choice, most Roberts today are called by…

Burle

Burle is a masculine name with Germanic origins, possibly derived from elements meaning 'cup' or 'drinking vessel,' or alternatively from Old German words relating to strength or fortitude. As a…

Bliss

English word name

"great happiness"

Bliss might once have seemed a far-out choice, but it has been on the rise for girls in recent years, alongside similar options such as Dream, Heaven, Halo, and Blessing. Associated with a state of…

Burli

Burli is an uncommon masculine name with possible Germanic or Swiss origins. In Swiss German dialects, 'Burli' can be a diminutive form meaning 'little boy' or 'young lad,' used affectionately. The…

Burma

Place-name

One place-name that's far off the beaten track, and better for girls, despite the connection with the dated Irma.

Arjen

Dutch variation of Arian, or Adrian

"noble, honorable; man of Adria"

Arjen is a Dutch name, sometimes viewed as a contracted form of Adrian, or as a variation of Ariën. Ariën itself is an alternative spelling of the Indo-Iranian Aryan and Arian, and was likely…