5 Letter Boy Names

Orlie

Zaher

Kunga

Akino

Autis

A French variant of the ancient Latin Sixtus, a name whose meaning can be interpreted as "scraped, polished" from the Latin Xystos, or, perhaps more intuitively now, from the Latin sextus meaning "sixth". A rare option, it has appeared in the French charts only twice: once in 1904 and again in 1940.
 
Sixte may also be considered a word name, used to describe one of the eight basic positions in fencing in which the sword hand is held at chest heigh and the end of the sword at eyelevel. In this case, it is pronounced more like sikst than the French seekst.

Sixte

Kinte is a masculine name that gained recognition in America primarily through the character Kunta Kinte from Alex Haley's novel 'Roots' and its television adaptation. The name has Gambian origins from the Mandinka people of West Africa. Following the tremendous impact of 'Roots' in the 1970s, Kinte emerged as a name chosen to honor African heritage and cultural connections. The name carries significant cultural weight, representing resilience, ancestry, and cultural pride. While not among the most common names, Kinte continues to be chosen by parents seeking to celebrate African heritage or make a meaningful connection to Black history. Its distinctive sound and powerful cultural associations make it a name of dignity and historical significance.

Kinte

Konya

Donna

Domer

Jonay

Akiel

Dalis

Hughy

Vitya is a masculine Russian diminutive of Viktor, a name derived from the Latin 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner'. In Russian culture, diminutives like Vitya express familiarity, affection, and closeness, used among family and friends rather than in formal situations. While Viktor is the official form that would appear on documents, Vitya represents the warm, personal version used in everyday life. The name carries positive associations with victory and success from its Latin roots. Outside of Russian-speaking regions, Vitya remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive cultural character. For Russian expatriate communities, using this diminutive helps maintain cultural connections while offering a friendly alternative to the more formal Viktor.

Vitya

Iyanu

Napat

Tessa

Nebil

Byrle

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 468)

Five Letter Boy Names