Five Letter Boy Names
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Eilam
Hebrew
"eternal"
One of Noah's biblical grandsons, making it a natural to honor a relative with the name of the ark builder.
Eilon
Hebrew
"oak tree"
Eilon, a fraternal twin of the name Elon, was the Biblical grandson of Jacob. A rare name, Elon is getting some recent notice thanks to Tesla maker Elon Musk.
Colyn
Colyn is a masculine name that represents a modern spelling variant of Colin, which itself derives from the medieval diminutive of Nicholas, or from the Gaelic name Cailean meaning 'young creature'…
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…
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…
Bazil
Bazil is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Basil, which comes from the Greek name 'Basilios' meaning 'royal' or 'kingly.' The 'z' spelling gives the name a more distinctive and…
Eldon
English
"sacred hill"
Popular in the 1920s, Eldon is a retro name that's waiting to be rediscovered. It has a similar placename/surname appeal to current Top 1000 names Alden and Holden. Several towns in the US and UK…
Elgar
Anglo-Saxon
"spearman"
A pared-down version of the Anglo-Saxon names Æthelgar and Ælfgar. It's very rarely used, but might appeal for the connection to English classical composer Edward Elgar, or just for its distinctive…
Elger
Elger is a masculine given name with Germanic origins. It combines the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'ger' meaning 'spear' or 'warrior.' This name has historical roots in medieval Germany and…
Eliah
Eliah is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins. It's a variant spelling of Elijah (Hebrew: Eliyahu), meaning 'my God is Yahweh' or 'Jehovah is God.' This spelling maintains the biblical…
Eilya
Eilya is a masculine name with multicultural roots, appearing in Persian, Hebrew, and various European naming traditions. In Persian usage, it may relate to 'Eliya' or 'Ilya,' variants of Elijah,…
Elika
Elika is traditionally a Persian masculine name, though it's sometimes used for girls in other cultures. In Persian, it carries connections to royalty and nobility, with some interpretations linking…
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…
Ailin
Ailin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Irish tradition, it's derived from Ailín, a diminutive of Ailill, meaning 'elf' or 'noble.' In Chinese, Ailin (爱林) can mean 'love of…
Elion
Variation of Elian, Elyan, or Elio, Albanian, Hebrew, Greek, "Yahweh is God; pledged to God; highest; sun"
"Yahweh is God; pledged to God; highest; sun"
Cool and edgy but with a gentle sound, Elion is likely a variation of Elyan, Elian, or Elias. Chosen for just 15 boys in 2023, it more than quadrupled in use in 2024 when it was given to 70 babies.…
Eliaz
Hebrew
"Jehovah is God"
The final letter makes the name more unusual and adds some zest. Downside: Sure to be confusion with Elias.
Lazar
Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian and Macedonian variation of Lazarus, Latin from Greek
"God is my helper"
With Lazarus heating up, this slimmer Eastern European form will likely see an uptick in use.
Lazer
Yiddish variation of Eliezer or Lazarus
"God helps"
Lazer has some biblical cred as a form of Eliezer, Eleazar, or Lazarus, all relatives, and it's also a modern bad boy name a la Ranger and Breaker. Our recommendation would be to use one of the…
Elihu
Hebrew
"Jehovah is God"
Rarely used in the last two centuries, but might be worth dusting off and holding up to the light.
Acker
English
"meadow of oak trees"
Acker is a surname name that has not seen much use to date, but given it's lush nature meaning (and the fact that it also means "friend" in Somerset slang) this could be a cute choice for parents…