Five Letter Boy Names
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Chaos
English word name
"disorder and confusion"
Associated with havoc, disaster, and trouble, this bold moniker is unlikely to be many parents' first choice, but it has nevertheless been appearing in the US charts since 2006. It may appeal to…
Beeri
Hebrew
"belonging to a fountain; expounder; well"
Beeri is a Jewish prophet and the father of Hosea. The exact meaning of his name is debated, but it may be related to fountains or wells.
Yunis
Arabic, Azerbaijani
"dove"
Azerbaijani and alternative Arabic spelling of Yunus, from Jonah "dove".
Mansa
Manding, Western African
"king, ruler"
Traditionally used as a title within the Mali empire, this regal choice is now used as a given name in Western African countries and among Mandinka and Maninka speakers.
Ezana
Ethiopian, Geʽez, meaning unknown
Ezana of Aksum was the ruler of an ancient kingdom that is now in Eritrea and Ethiopia. He was the first monarch of Aksum to convert to Christianity and is a saint in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo…
Ignac
Slovene variation of Ignatius, Latin
"fiery"
Nace, a derivative of Ignac, is considered much more fashionable in Slovenia.
Daris
Daris is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Persian name Dariush (meaning 'possessing goodness'), be a variation of Darius, or stem from the Greek 'doron' meaning…
Mckay
Gaelic
"son of Aodh"
McKay is the Anglicized form of Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh" in Gaelic. Aodh is the origin of names such as Aidan and Hugh, making McKay a subtle way to honor people with those names.
Zaeem
Zaeem is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'leader,' 'protector,' or 'guardian.' The name derives from Arabic roots relating to leadership and responsibility. In various Muslim cultures,…
Håkon
Håkon is a masculine name of ancient Norse origin, historically popular in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. The name derives from the Old Norse elements 'há' meaning 'high' and 'konr' meaning…
Zylan
Zylan is a modern masculine name that embodies contemporary naming trends emphasizing unique sounds and distinctive spellings. Its origins aren't firmly established in traditional naming systems,…
Eisen
German surname
"iron, iron cutter"
In German, the word eisen means "iron." It was adapted as a surname for Ashkenazi Jews — many of which were ornamental and had no ties to one's family history. Metals such as gold (Gold), silver…
Ezran
English, Hebrew
"help"
A twist on Biblical Ezra, Ezran is a modern invention with a trendy yet established sound. Given to around 70 boys in a recent year, it appeared in the show The Dragon Prince in 2018, which coincided…
Esben
Danish, Scandinavian
"god bear"
Strong and unusual Nordic name that would make a cool addition to the N-ending boy name trend.
Halen
English or Scandinavian
"hero or from the hall"
Halen is a cool surname name that will be especially appealing to fans of Van Halen.
Janez
Slovene variation of Johannes
"God is gracious"
Popular short form Anže has eclipsed Janez in Slovene popularity.
Nyair
Nyair is a modern masculine name with uncertain origins, potentially influenced by contemporary naming trends that favor distinctive sounds and uniquely spelled names. It may be a variant of Nyaire…
Oumar
Oumar is a masculine name primarily used in West African countries, particularly in Mali, Senegal, and Guinea. It is a variant of the Arabic name Omar (or Umar), which was the name of the second…
Grier
Variation of Greer, Scottish
"alert, watchful"
A Scottish surname, taken from Gregor and Gregory, this spelling is less popular as a given name than its more familiar counterpart, Greer. Given to 8 boys (and 18 girls) in the US in a recent year,…
Isaïe
French, Hebrew
"salvation of the lord"
French variant of Isaiah