Five Letter Boy Names
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Denka
Denka is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Slavic regions, particularly Bulgaria and Macedonia, it may be derived from the name Denis or function as a diminutive form. In some African…
Denny
Diminutive of Dennis
Fast-food chain, no longer a baby.
Conel
Conel is a masculine name with potential Irish or Gaelic origins. It may be a variant of Conall, which means 'strong wolf' in Gaelic, or could relate to Connell, meaning 'high and mighty.' This…
Deric
Deric is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Derek or Derrick, which ultimately derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'people's ruler.' This streamlined spelling offers…
Derry
Diminutive or Derek or Dermot or Irish place-name
"like an oak"
With the fashions for tree names, place names, and nickname names, Derry is a three-way winner. The unusual Irish Derry was given to zero babies of either gender in the US last year, but it's a merry…
Deryk
Deryk is a variant spelling of Derek, which originated as an English shortening of the German name Theodoric, meaning "ruler of the people." This alternative spelling gives the classic name a…
Bauer
German
"farmer, tiller of the soil"
A surname name with an occupational background, but although it derives from the German language it is not used as a first name there as it has pejorative connotations – sometimes used as slag for an…
Dirke
Dirke is an uncommon masculine name with possible Greek roots, potentially connected to the mythological figure Dirce (or Dirke in some translations), a queen of Thebes in Greek mythology. Though…
Deriq
Deriq is a modern masculine name that appears to be a creative spelling variant of Derek or Derick. The traditional name Derek comes from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning "ruler of the people."…
Derec
Derec is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Derek or Derick. Derek originates from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people,' and came to English-speaking…
Conal
Irish
"strong as a wolf"
If there are too many Connors in your neighborhood, this name is equally authentic and much more unusual. Spelled Conal or Conall, it's a prominent name in Irish history, borne by a number of kings…
Kolum
Kolum is a masculine name of Irish origin, being a variant spelling of Colum or Columba, which means "dove" in Latin. The name carries peaceful and gentle connotations, reflecting the symbolism of…
Bates
English diminutive of Bartholomew
Bates is a fresh version of Bartholomew, and feels more wearable than Bart. Bates could be considered a patriotic choice for American parents - Katharine Lee Bates was an author and professor best…
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…
Devon
English place-name
Devon, spelled like the lovely seaside county in Britain that inspired the name, has crashed since its heyday around the Top 100 in the 1990s. Despite its use as a female name, for example for Devon…
Deven
Deven is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means "divine" or "godlike," while some consider it an Irish variant of Kevin, meaning "handsome beloved." Others view it as…
Devyn
Devyn is a masculine name that emerged as a modern variant of Devon or Devin, which originated as place names and surnames derived from the county of Devon in England. This contemporary spelling with…
Dewey
Anglicized variation of Welsh Dewi, nickname of Dafydd
"beloved"
Not heard since the 1980s, Dewey shot into the Top 20 in 1898 thanks to the popularity of Spanish-American War naval hero Admiral George Dewey. Dewey has subtle links to his Welsh roots and relation…
Dewie
Dewie is a masculine name with American origins, primarily functioning as a variant spelling of Dewey. The traditional Dewey derives from the Welsh name Dewi and ultimately from David, meaning…
Alain
French, variation of Alan
Alain gives the midcentury Alan a bit of gallic dash.