Five Letter Boy Names

Daoud

Arabic variation of David

Intriguing David alternative, though American tongues will have trouble wrapping themselves around three vowels in a row.

Darby

Norse

"from the deer estate"

Spirited and bubbly, but handsome and preppy too, Darby is a surname style choice that fits in well with the likes of Alby and Lennox. Derived ultimately from Old Norse, as a surname, it likely…

Derby

English

"park with deer"

It's a hat, it's a race, and it's even been known to be a name. In Britain, it would be pronounced darby.

Darcy

English, French, Irish

"from Arcy; dark one"

The ultimate Jane Austen hero name, Darcy makes a handsome, surname style choice. Predominantly used for girls in England and Wales, across the pond in Australia, it is a stylish Top 100 name for…

Darsy

Darsy is an uncommon masculine name that likely developed as a variation of more familiar names like Darcy or Darsey. Traditionally, Darcy originated as an Irish surname derived from 'Ó Dorchaidhe,'…

Vasya

Vasya is a masculine name of Russian origin, functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of the name Vasily (Russian form of Basil, meaning 'royal' or 'kingly'). Common throughout Russia and…

Deryl

Deryl is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Daryl or Darryl, which originated as an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Dáire, meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile.' This alternate…

Daryl

Variation of Darrell, French

"dear one, beloved"

Darrell and all its variations was a trendy name in the 1950s and 1960s, an update on David and Daniel that began to fall out of favor by the 1970s and fell out of the Top 1000 completely at the turn…

Darty

Darty is an unusual masculine name that could be derived from the surname Dart, which historically referred to someone who lived near a river dart (a fast-flowing stream) or who was swift like a…

Daryn

Daryn is a modern masculine name with multiple origins. It can be considered a variant of Darren or Darin, which derive from the Irish surname Ó Dáiríne, meaning 'descendant of Dáiríne.' Another…

Daron

Daron is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Darin or Darren, derived from the Irish surname Ó Dáire, meaning 'descendant of Dáire' (an ancient Irish name…

Daren

Daren is a masculine name with multiple origins, primarily considered a variant of Darren, which derives from the Irish surname Ó Dairrín, meaning 'descendant of Darragh' (oak tree). This…

Darin

Variation of Darren

Darin was so popular that it nearly cracked the Top 100 in the mid-1960s, but has now dropped from sight. The original Darren is still hanging on.

Darro

Darro is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from a variant of Darren (meaning 'great' in Gaelic), or potentially relate to geographic origins like the Darro…

Dasan

Native American

"son of bird clan leader"

Name from legend that might be an interesting Jason alternative.

Colan

Colan is a masculine name with Celtic origins, primarily found in Irish and Scottish traditions. It likely derives from the Gaelic name Cuileann, meaning 'holly tree' or 'handsome,' or may be related…

Taavi

Estonian and Finnish form of David, Hebrew

"beloved"

A compact yet impactful name, Taavi is an international variation of the Biblical classic David, notably used in Estonia and Finland. Estonian prime minister Taavi Rõivas was one bearer of the name.

Davon

Variation of Devin

Though it may have a slightly different pronunciation than Devin, this name is struggling to gain momentum.

Davie

Short form of David, Hebrew

"beloved"

The nickname Davie is very hot right now -- for girls. Most Davies these days are female, but this is still a natural short form of the classic David.

Davyd

Davyd is a variation of the name David, with roots in Hebrew meaning 'beloved.' This spelling variant adds a distinctive touch to the traditional form while maintaining its historical significance.…