Five Letter Boy Names
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Cadok
Cornish variation of Cadoc, Welsh
"battle"
Whether you choose to end it with a C or a K, Cadok possesses an energy that many parents seek out for their child's name. Welsh Cadoc has a saintly connection, if that sways you either way.
Bjǫrn
Old Norse
"bear"
The oldest, true original form of Björn, now obsolete.
Sören
Swedish, German, variation of Severus
A gentle Scandinavian name, soft and sensitive, but with more masculine punch than Loren.
Avyan
Avyan is a modern masculine name with possible Sanskrit or Indian origins. It may be derived from Sanskrit roots such as "avya" meaning "protection" or "shelter." Alternatively, it could be a…
Safir
Arabic
"ambassador, messenger"
Also spelled Safeer or Saphir, this rare Arabic name connotes power and beauty.
Lowen
Cornish
"joy"
Could Lowen be the next Owen, Rowen, and Cohen? This Cornish name certainly has the right sounds to be an American hit, and is rising dramatically for both boys and girls. About 80 baby boys were…
Astro
Greek
"star"
More common as a dog name than a baby name for now, but that hasn't stopped Milo and Rex rising back up the charts! Lovers of edgy o-ending names like Otto, Arlo and Cosmo might like this starry-eyed…
Ketil
Norwegian
"kettle; cauldron; helmet"
An old Norwegian name derived from ketill , the word for a cauldron or kettle used to catch sacrificial animal blood in ancient Norse pagan rituals. Today the name is more often seen in its Kjetil…
Senna
Botanical, or Arabic
"brightness"
Senna is a flowering bush common in the tropics, with bright yellow flowers. In herbal medicine, Senna has gained some notice as the active ingredient in so-called "dieter's teas," which works mainly…
Xenon
Greek
"stranger, foreigner"
A rare way to get to that striking X initial. Xenon is also a chemical element: a colorless, odorless noble gas with atomic number 54.
Kross
English word name, German surname
"crucifix; by the crossroads; maker of mugs, jugs and pitchers"
Kross is one of the new generation of Christian word names with a twist, and joins the ranks of Chozen, Kruz, Zyon, Kannon, and Tru as options for boys. Given to around 20 babies in 2018, by 2019, it…
Magno
Isley
English variation of Eisele, German
"iron"
Isley is used more often for girls, thanks to the similar name Isla, but actor Glenn Howerton chose it for his son, born in 2014. The musical connection via the Isley Brothers puts it in the same…
Naoki
Japanese
"straight, direct, honest + tree"
A familiar name for boys in Japan, Naoki is also shared by one of most prestigious Japanese literary awards. Named in memory of the author Naoki Sanjugo, the Naoki Prize is awarded to the best work…
Yuvin
Yuvin is a modern masculine name with multicultural resonance. While not firmly established in traditional naming histories, it appears to have emerged relatively recently with usage in Sri Lanka,…
Rares
Rares is a masculine name of Romanian origin, pronounced 'RAH-resh.' In Romanian culture, it carries the meaning of 'rare' or 'uncommon,' suggesting someone unique or extraordinary. The name gained…
Ropyr
Variation of Roper, English
"rope maker"
Country singer Koe Wetzel was born Ropyr Madison Koe Wetzel — his given name debuted on the charts for boys in 2021.
Jyoti
Sanskrit
"light"
The slightly complex spelling of this Sanskrit name belies its sweet and simple sound.
Tilen
Slovene variation of Giles, Greek
"young goat"
Tilen is the Slovene form of Giles — one of those names that feel ultra-British but is actually Greek in origin.
Kayra
Turkish
"favor, charity, kindness; dark ruler; ruler of the land"
Predominantly used for boys but occasionally given to girls too, Kayra is a Turkish name that relates to either mythology or to a similar Arabic name. A Top 100 name in its native country, it may be…