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Five Letter Boy Names

  1. Davey

    • Origin:

      Short form of David, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      Davey and Davy are frequently used for little boys but rarely appear on the birth certificate, Davy Crockett exempted.
  2. Texas

    • Origin:

      Place-name

    • Description:

      After Dallas, Austin, and Houston, the new cowboy on the block. Old-school Western nickname: Tex.
  3. Kasen

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Kasen is one of several linked names, all spelled differently and pronounced the same. Kayson is the most popular spelling of the name, but they include Cason, Casen, Cayson and so on.
  4. Arbie

    • Description:

      Arbie is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a phonetic spelling of the initials 'R.B.,' making it a unique way to honor family members with those initials. Alternatively, it could be a diminutive form of names containing the 'Arb' sound, such as Arbel or Arbutus. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its soft sounds and informal feel. Arbie remains quite uncommon as a given name, appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet relatively simple to spell and pronounce. The name carries a contemporary, somewhat playful character while avoiding trendy name patterns, giving it an independent identity that works well in modern naming contexts.
  5. Kyson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Kyle"

    • Description:

      An update of Tyson for parents who prefer the Ky nickname to Ty. It was the middle name of a character on Heroes.
  6. Henri

    • Origin:

      French and Finnish variation of Henry, German

    • Meaning:

      "estate ruler"

    • Description:

      The chic Euro spelling of Henry is rising along with the original form.
  7. Yovan

    • Description:

      Yovan is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in countries like Serbia, Macedonia, and Bulgaria. It's a variant of the name John (Ivan in Slavic languages), ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Yovan carries the same biblical significance as other forms of John while offering a distinctive Eastern European flavor. The name has a strong, melodic quality and travels well across different cultures despite its specific origins. While not common in Western countries, Yovan has maintained steady usage in the Balkan region for centuries. The name combines traditional roots with an uncommon sound in English-speaking contexts, making it an interesting choice for parents seeking a name with historical depth but distinctive character.

  8. Andor

    • Origin:

      Norwegian; Swedish; Hungarian

    • Meaning:

      "eagle; manly"

    • Description:

      Unusual but accessible multi-cultural choice.
  9. Stark

    • Origin:

      Word name, surname, and literary name

    • Description:

      Stark is an ancient surname derived from the Old English word stearc, meaning firm and unyielding. In modern parlance, stark means severe or plain. But Stark's use as a first name -- 15 boys were named Stark in the US in 2017 -- stems from its prominence in Game of Thrones, which has inspired so many new baby names. House Stark is a ruling family on GoT; its motto is fittingly "Winter is coming," so Stark and other names from the show might make creative names for winter babies.
  10. Bronx

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Description:

      Rockers Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz put a new baby name on the map when they chose this downscale New York borough name for their son. The Bronx, the place, was named for early Dutch settler Jonas Bronck. Might Bronx become the next Brooklyn? We'd be surprised if it did.
  11. Vidal

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Catalan from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "life, vital"

    • Description:

      A zippy, lively name that has never been popular, but has never completely disappeared. It is best known for writer and wit Gore Vidal, and hairdresser Vidal Sassoon and his many products.
  12. Salix

    • Origin:

      Latin, botanical name

    • Description:

      An unusual name related to the willow family.
  13. Folke

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "people's guardian"

    • Description:

      Folke - which has two syllables - is a Top 100 name in its native Sweden, but rarely heard elsewhere. A related alternative is Fulk, popular with the Normans but little-used now.
  14. Elroi

    • Origin:

      Variation of Leroy, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "the king: God is my shepherd/sight"

    • Description:

      Elroi can be considered a variation of Leroy, which uses the Spanish "El" instead of the French "Le", and the Roi spelling over the Roy option, either to make the pronunciation clearer, to mirror French Eloi, or just to be different. In this case, the name would mean "the king".
  15. Evron

    • Description:

      Evron is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, possibly derived from 'evron' meaning 'crossing' or as a variation of Ephron, a biblical name meaning 'dust' or 'fawn-like'. This uncommon name has a modern, distinctive sound while maintaining ancient roots. Evron may also relate to geographical locations, including a region in Israel. The name has never been widely popular in English-speaking countries, remaining a rare choice that offers uniqueness without being completely unfamiliar in structure. Its balanced combination of consonants and vowels gives it a pleasant rhythm. Parents might choose Evron seeking a name with biblical connections but a contemporary feel and relative uniqueness.
  16. Capri

    • Origin:

      Italian from Greek or Latin

    • Meaning:

      "wild boar; goats"
  17. Alric

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "ruler of all"

    • Description:

      Common in Sweden, Alric is part of the family of medieval sounding names, like Alaric, Casimir and Leopold that are increasing gaining a fanbase, perhaps as an antidote to the modern inventions that are becoming more prolific.
  18. Mikko

    • Origin:

      Finnish, from Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "who is like God?"

    • Description:

      Cute Finnish version of Michael.
  19. Chaim

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "life"

    • Description:

      Despite being one of the rare boy names that mean life, Chaim barely survived early Jewish immigration, being watered down to Hyman and Hymie. Today, the original seems like the most promising form of the name, familiar thanks to bestselling author Chaim Potok.
  20. Mehdi

    • Origin:

      Farsi

    • Meaning:

      "rightly guided"

    • Description:

      This Farsi name, reminiscent of Bodhi, is popular among the North African and Persian diaspora in France, where it ranks in the top 400. The name derives from Mahdi, who in Islam is the prophesied redeemer who will rule before the Day of Judgment and will rid the world of evil.