5 Letter Boy Names

Lorca is a Spanish place name from the province of Navarre, but more famous as the last name of the eminent Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, who was the direct inspiration for the name of Leonard Cohen's daughter Lorca.
 While the undiscovered Lorca was given to no babies last year, a handful of baby boys were named the Irish Lorcan.

Lorca

Matta is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Aramaic, it's related to Matthew, meaning 'gift of God.' In Arabic contexts, it derives from 'mata' meaning 'to extend.' The name appears in Christian traditions as a variant of Matthew and is found among Middle Eastern and South Asian communities. In India, particularly Kerala, Matta has been used as a surname among Saint Thomas Christians. The name carries a spiritual quality across different traditions while remaining relatively uncommon in Western countries. Its cross-cultural presence makes it appealing for multicultural families or those seeking a name with religious significance. Matta's simplicity and strong consonant sounds give it a masculine character while its vowel ending adds a melodic quality uncommon in traditional Western male names.

Matta

The original Zooey, hero of J.D. Salinger's Franny & Zooey, was male, but nowadays the name is more closely associated with actress/singer Zooey Deschanel. With Zoe at number 31 for girls and Zoey in the Top 50, the related Zooey feels more female than ever. But it's distinctively quirky for either sex.

Zooey

Embry became viable as a first name when it was used for the (male) werewolf character Embry Call in the Twilight series. But its Em- beginning and -y ending give it a feminine sound, so we call it perfectly appropriate for a girl. Embry or Embury is an established English surname.

Embry

Roano

Sabik, a star in Ophiuchus, makes for a rather harsh-sounding name. If you're looking skyward for a baby name, you'd do better with Orion or Jupiter. But if you are searching for <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/316/baby-names-that-mean-new-beginnings?all=1">names that mean new beginnings</a>, this is one unusual choice.

Sabik

Auric is an Ian Fleming anti-hero, better known as Goldfinger.  Better to go with James.  Or even Bond.

Auric

Veeti is a Finnish masculine name that has grown in popularity in Finland during recent decades. It originated as a diminutive form of the name Verner or Verneri, which derives from the Germanic elements 'warin' meaning 'guard' and 'harja' meaning 'army.' Short and distinctive, Veeti has a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining a strong masculine identity. In Finland, it ranks among the more popular boys' names, particularly appealing to parents seeking a name that is both distinctly Finnish and easy to pronounce. Outside of Finland and Nordic communities, Veeti remains quite rare, offering a unique option for parents with Finnish heritage or those simply drawn to its crisp, modern sound.

Veeti

A surname not particularly suitable as a first name, even though it's attached to influential architect Gio Ponti--and it is Sophia Loren's married name.

Ponti

You might want to honor premier U.S. architect Frank Gehry--even though he was born Ephraim Goldberg. Gehry, pronounced like the more common surname Geary, may be a spin on the name Gary, which means spear, or derive from the Middle English word geary</a>, which means fickle.

Gehry

Shahn is a distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the German 'Schön' meaning 'beautiful,' serve as a variant of Sean or Shane with Irish roots, or connect to the Hebrew 'Shani' meaning 'scarlet.' Additionally, it could reference the surname of notable artist Ben Shahn. This concise, one-syllable name carries a contemporary feel while maintaining cross-cultural appeal. Though uncommon in usage statistics, Shahn offers a modern alternative to more traditional names with similar sounds. The name's brevity and strong phonetic quality give it a distinctive character that stands out while remaining straightforward to pronounce and spell across many language backgrounds.

Shahn

The surname of influential French fashion designer Marc Bohan could make a modern-sounding two-syllable boy's name, though it might be confused with Bowen.

Bohan

Vercy is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Latin 'versus' (meaning 'turned') or as a variant of Percy, which comes from a Norman place name. With extremely limited historical usage, Vercy exists primarily as a rare surname or an occasional given name with little documented history. The name has a distinctive sound that combines the strength of the initial 'V' with a soft ending, creating a balanced and somewhat aristocratic impression. Vercy might appeal to parents seeking a highly unusual name with a classic feel. Its similarity to more familiar names like Percy or Mercy makes it somewhat accessible despite its rarity. The name's obscurity means individuals called Vercy would likely need to explain their name throughout life.

Vercy

Donan is a masculine name with Scottish and Irish Gaelic connections. It likely derives from the Gaelic elements 'donn' meaning brown or noble, possibly functioning as a diminutive form. The name may also connect to Saint Donnan, a 7th-century Irish missionary who was martyred on the Isle of Eigg in Scotland. The island of Eilean Donan in Scotland, site of the famous castle, shares linguistic roots with this name. While uncommon in mainstream usage, Donan has maintained quiet usage in Celtic regions and diaspora communities. The name provides a strong consonant structure with a traditional feel, appealing to parents seeking names with historical depth and Celtic heritage. Donan offers a distinctive alternative to more common Celtic-origin names.

Donan

Songe is an uncommon masculine name that could have multiple origins. It may relate to the French word 'songe' meaning 'dream,' giving it a poetic, ethereal quality. Alternatively, it could have African origins in certain languages where similar sounds carry different meanings. The name has a gentle yet distinctive sound, ending with a soft syllable that gives it a modern feel. Songe remains quite rare in English-speaking countries, making it an option for parents seeking a truly unique identifier for their son. Its brevity and straightforward pronunciation are practical advantages, while its unusual nature ensures it will stand out. The name carries a creative, thoughtful impression that might appeal to artistically inclined families.

Songe

Not long ago, the name of this central African republic was firmly in place-name territory and not seen as baby appropriate. But those boundaries are moving so quickly that all kinds of place-names that were once not considered as baby names, from Alaska to Morocco to Chicago to, yes, Congo are on the list.

The place-name Congo is taken from the people and language of the Kingdom of Kongo. In that language, the word kongo means "gather".

Congo

A name with a lot of panache, with ties to the great Spanish Mannerist painter El Greco--though his real name was DOMENICOS.

Greco

Japanese-born fashion designer Issey Miyake, known for his techno-clothes, could provide baby naming inspiration.

Issey

Dominican-born New York Yankees outfielder Melky Cabrera has brought this name into the spotlight.  Many parents might find it too milky--in fact, Cabrera's nickname is "Leche"--Spanish for "milk."

Melky

An international nature name, Gelso was originally given to those who grew mulberry trees or lived near a place where they grew. More conventionally used as an Italian surname, Gelso has very occasionally been given as a first name. 

Gelso

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 528)

Five Letter Boy Names