Five Letter Boy Names

Shoto

Japanese

"burn and freeze"

If you encounter this name in the real world, it may be written using kanji that mean "bright person," "happy person," "blessed person," or other related meanings. However, in the anime series My…

Daiki

Japanese

"great brightness; big tree; great value"

Kanoa

Hawaiian

"the free one"

Kanoa is a fashionable Hawaiian boy name that resembles Kainoa in sound and style, but not in frequency of use. Kanoa is currently undiscovered, but is definitely a name to watch.

Benga

Yoruba

"lift up, elevate"

Variant of Gbenga

Happy

English word name

"joyful"

Many emotional, virtuous word names are coming back into style, but Happy feels unlikely to be revived. This could be because it doesn't have a solid history of being popularly used (in comparison to…

Sahas

Sahas is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "courage," "bravery," or "strength." Common in Indian cultures, particularly among Hindu families, the name embodies qualities of determination…

Sylus

Sylus is a masculine name that represents a modern variation of Silas, which has ancient Greek and Latin origins. The traditional Silas derives from Silvanus, meaning 'of the forest' or 'woodland…

Dávid

Hungarian and Slovak variation of David, Hebrew

"beloved"

Tiich

Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown

A name given among the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.

Jaleo

Mário

Mário is a masculine name of Latin origin, representing the Portuguese and Hungarian form of Marius, which ultimately derives from Mars, the Roman god of war. The name carries historic significance…

Jerah

Hebrew

"moon, month"

Jerah was the fourth son of Joktan in the Bible. His name fits in perfectly with the likes of Jonah, Judah and Jeremiah.

Yidel

Yidel is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, commonly used in Jewish communities. It's a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Yehuda (Judah), which means 'praised' or 'thanksgiving.' As with many…

Hervé

French

"battle worthy"

Hervé was a legendary French saint, patron of the blind, who performed many miracles -- it's a lot more sophisticated than the English Harvey.

Slash

English word name

"slash"

Slash is here because model Amber Rose and Def Jam Records exec Alexander AE Edwards named their baby boy Slash Electric Alexander. Is it cool? Or is it violent and terrifying? Or is it both? We're…

Elwen

Welsh, Cornish, Breton

"noble friend"

St Elwen is venerated in Cornwall and Brittany, and lent his name to several regional place names. It is also found as a surname, especially in Norfolk, England. The ancient name Elwen likely derives…

Osiah

Osiah is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of the biblical name Josiah, after removing the initial 'J' sound. Josiah derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'God supports' or 'God…

Rumen

Bulgarian, Macedonian

"red-cheeked"

A rare alternative to Roman or Ruben, with a sweet meaning for a rosy-cheeked baby boy.

Erkin

Turkish and Uzbek

"free, independent"

Erkin is an Uzbek vocabulary word from Old Turkic, and is widely used as a unisex name in Turkey. In English-speaking countries, it is unknown but straightforward and with a great meaning.

Óöinn

óöinn is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Odin (or Óðinn), the principal deity in Norse mythology. The chief of the Aesir gods, Odin was associated with wisdom, healing,…