Five Letter Boy Names

Alwin

German

"noble friend, friend of the elves"

Softer, milder, and sans chipmunk references, Alwin is a likable alternative to Alvin. Win makes a nice nickname.

Aluin

Aluin is a masculine name of ancient Germanic origin, believed to be a variant of Alvin or Alwin. The name combines the elements 'alf' meaning 'elf' and 'wine' meaning 'friend,' creating the poetic…

Alvan

Alvan is a masculine name with ancient roots, likely derived from various sources including Old English, where it may have meant 'elf friend,' or from Arabic where similar names relate to 'high' or…

Alvis

Norse mythology name

Alvis, sometimes spelled Alviss, is a dwarf in Norse mythology who claims to know everything and names all the features of the natural world to show off to Thor, whose daughter Alvis wants to marry.…

Aloin

Aloin is a rare masculine name with potential botanical connections, as aloin is a compound found in aloe plants known for medicinal properties. The name likely shares etymological roots with names…

Alwyn

Welsh river name

This Welsh river name has possibilities as a place name and nature name that is rare and uncommon.

Amado

Spanish

"lover"

A romantic choice, this appealing Spanish name for boys is both accessible and distinctive.

Amahl

Hebrew

"hard labor"

Known from the Menotti opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, this is a subdued and gentle name.

Amall

Amall is a masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Arabic or Germanic roots. In some interpretations, it may be connected to the Arabic word for 'hope' or 'aspiration,' while…

Amato

Italian

"loved"

Saint's name that emanates amore.

Amazu

Nigerian, Ibo

"no one knows everything"

Conveys a sense of amazement.

Emrys

Welsh, variation of Ambrose

"immortal"

Magical and powerful, but gentle and approachable too, Emrys is a Welsh name which may be worth considering if you're looking for something less common that Dylan, Evan, or Morgan. An offbeat epithet…

Amiel

Hebrew

"God is with my people"

Amiel is a biblical name with lots of connections to those with a creative spirit, including director Jon Amiel, French pop singer Thierry Amiel, and medieval troubadour Gaubert Amiel. Ami (which…

Amyel

Amyel is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a modern variation combining elements of biblical names. It likely draws inspiration from names like Amiel (Hebrew for "people of God") or…

Ammon

Variation of Amman, German occupational name, Greek, Ancient Egyptian

"administrator; the hidden one"

Ammon is connected to two religions in the US and is used exclusively between the two of them. Prior to the 1960s, Ammon was considered a solely Amish name. In the Amish community, Ammon is bestowed…

Emmon

Irish

"rich protection"

Variant of Eamonn, itself a form of Edmund

Amman

Amman is a masculine name with rich historical and geographical connections. Most notably, it shares its name with the capital city of Jordan, which is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities…

Amory

German

"industrious"

Amory is the kind of executive-sounding surname name that became popular in the 1990s. Amory Blaine is the protagonist of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, This Side of Paradise .

Amyas

Latin

"loved; friend"

Distinctive and contemporary in appearance, Amyas has in fact been used since Renaissance period. More popularly spelled as Amias today, the name likely derives from the Medieval names, Amis and…

Ameus

Ameus is a rare masculine name with possible Latin or Greek origins. Though uncommon in contemporary use, it may have evolved from ancient Greek names like Amadeus (meaning 'love of God') or Latin…