5 Letter Boy Names

Surname of a character in Henry James' What Maisie Knew.

Beale

Dysan

Beele is an uncommon masculine name with somewhat obscure origins. It may be a variant spelling of 'Beal' or 'Beale', surname-derived names with English and Norman roots meaning 'handsome' or 'fair one'. Alternatively, it could relate to the Dutch/Germanic 'Beel', a shortened form of names containing the element 'bald' meaning 'bold'. The double 'e' spelling gives it a distinctive appearance that sets it apart from similar-sounding names. Beele has a gentle, somewhat vintage quality and remains quite rare in contemporary use. Its brevity and simple pronunciation could appeal to parents seeking an uncommon yet accessible name with potential historical connections.

Beele

Somil

Driss

Seena

Màmus is a rare masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from regional variations of ancient Gaelic or Latin roots. The unusual spelling with the accent mark (à) suggests Celtic or Romance language influences. It may be related to the Latin word "mamma" (breast) or could be a rare variant of names like Manus (an Irish name meaning "great") or Seamus. Màmus has extremely limited historical usage and remains virtually unknown in contemporary naming practices. Its rarity means there is little documented history about its meaning or cultural significance. The name might appeal to parents seeking a highly distinctive and uncommon option with an ancient, mysterious quality. Its pronunciation might vary regionally, but typically would emphasize the accented syllable.

Màmus

Laury

Daigo

This succinct variation of Genesius was a Top 100 choice in Catalonia, Spain  from the late 90s until the early 2010s, while across Spain as a whole, it was in the Top 500 during the same period. 





Genís

The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Avihu is a variant form.

Abihu

Melad

Garet

Zelma

Sewek is a rare masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be derived from African or Middle Eastern languages, though specific etymology is difficult to trace due to its uncommon usage. The name has no widespread traditional meaning recorded in major naming databases. Sewek remains extremely uncommon in English-speaking countries, with very few documented uses in public records. Without prominent historical or cultural references, the name maintains a distinctive quality that might appeal to parents seeking a truly unique identifier for their son. The pronunciation is typically 'SEH-wek' though variations may exist across different cultural contexts.

Sewek

Posie

Waren

Sneed

Culture-crosser that sounds like a refresh of Josh, but is actually a stellar-cool occupational name.

Joshi

Serzh is a masculine name primarily used in Eastern European and Armenian communities, particularly as a variant spelling of Serge or Sergei. These names ultimately derive from the Latin "Sergius," a Roman family name of uncertain original meaning. Serzh represents the phonetic pronunciation in certain languages, with the 'zh' creating the soft 'g' sound found in the French version, Serge. While uncommon in Western countries, the name carries strong cultural connections to Eastern Europe and Russia. Bearers of this name might appreciate its distinctive spelling that preserves the authentic pronunciation of their cultural heritage while differentiating it from more common Western variants like Sergio or Sergey.

Serzh

Boy names with 5 letters are a populous group, containing some of the top names for boys throughout the Western World, from James to Jakob to Jules.

The classic James is the leading five letter name for boys in the US

. Along with James, three other five letter names rank among the Top 10 names for boys in the US: Lucas, Mason, and Logan. The British Top 10 includes five-letter boy names Harry and Oscar.

 are Elias, Jonas, and Felix. Along with Lucas at Number 1, 

, while in France the top five-letter names for boys are Lucas (again!) and Jules.

 classic boy names that contain five letters

 include Henry, Jacob, and Peter, with other countries featuring such five-letter variations as Henri, Jakob, and Pedro.

 that we recommend include Atlas, Bodhi, Linus, and Urban.



If you're looking for a five-letter name for your baby boy, here's our complete collection, ranked according to their current popularity on Nameberry. 

Five letter boy names, including popular and unique boy names with five letters, including meanings, origins, and current popularity (Page 282)

Five Letter Boy Names