Five Letter Boy Names
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Ryman
Ryman is a masculine name of English origin, primarily derived from an occupational surname. It historically referred to someone who worked with rye (a grain farmer) or possibly a person who lived…
Novah
Variation of Nova, Latin
"new"
The more common spelling Nova does not meet the requirements of a unisex name — being given to the minority sex at least ten percent of the time — but Novah manages to pass. The H at the end makes it…
Kyden
Spelling variation of Kaden, modern invented name
Another of the many boys' names starting with k . Kyden emphasizes the "Kai" sound and nickname while fitting in with the Aiden/Camden/Madden crowd. Since the 2010s, Kyden has been growing in usage.…
Aarin
Variation of Aaron, Hebrew
"high mountain; exalted, enlightened"
A rarely-used spin on a classic.
Yansa
Cherokee
"buffalo"
Buffaloes are honored in Cherokee culture, as they were notoriously difficult to hunt yet an important food source.
Lukah
Variation of Luca, Italian
"man from Lucania"
One of the many rising variations of Luca.
Ovidi
Catalan form of Ovid
A distinctive name derived from the Latin Ovid, made famous by the singer-songwriter Ovidi Montllor.
Demon
English word name
"evil spirit; familiar spirit"
Demon is probably best left as an edgy nickname or chosen moniker than put on the birth certificate. Typically associated with evil or familiar spirits, it could also be considered an Ancient Greek…
Alpha
Greek, first letter of the alphabet
Over 50 baby boys were named Alpha last year, along with eight baby girls. Expect a lifetime of "alpha male" jokes, which could prove daunting or confidence-building for your own little Alpha.
Afton
Scottish place name "Æffa's farmstead"
"Æffa's farmstead"
This Scottish town and river name sounds strong and modern on both boys and girls, similar in style to names like Alden, Aspen, and Arden. ossibly derived from Old English to mean "Æffa's farmstead"…
Toona
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Masculine name in the Choctaw tradition.
Ahsan
Arabic
"most beautiful"
Ahsan is a superlative variation of Hasan, which means "beautiful." Hasan is an important name in Muslim culture, as it is the name of the Prophet Muhammed's martyred grandson.
Henzo
Galician diminutive of Henrique, Portuguese
"estate ruler"
With names like Henry, Henrik, and Enzo rising up the charts, it's about time parents discover Henzo. It's a short form of Henrique traditionally used in Galicia, Spain, but some may be familiar with…
Teemu
Variation of Tiemu, Finnish
"victory of the people"
Teemu ultimately derives from the Greek name Nicodemus via the Icelandic Demus and Finnish Tiemus.
Khaos
Variation of Chaos, English word name
"disorder and confusion"
Khaos debuted in 2008, two years after Chaos appeared on the charts. These days, it tends to be more popular than the original.
Kauri
Maori or Finnish
"tree or deer"
A Maori name derived from a type of tree native to New Zealand's North Island. It's also an ancient Finnish name, likely derived from kauris , the Finnish word for "deer".
Macen
Macen is a contemporary masculine name that has gained modest popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. It functions as a modern variant spelling of Mason, which originated as an English…
Sable
English
"animal name"
Sable is often associated with the Dynsaty soap opera, but it is actually a type of animal historically hunted for its fur. Sable is also used as a word for a warm, rich black color. Both…
Ahyan
Ahyan is a masculine name with multicultural origins, found in various Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Islamic traditions. In Arabic contexts, it may relate to terms meaning 'time' or 'moment,'…
Truss
English word name
"bundle"
An interesting choice for the child of an architect.