Five Letter Boy Names

Clete

Greek, diminutive of Cletus

"called forth"

A sleek nickname name more attractive than its longer form, there have been a couple of prominent baseball player Cletes as well as the broadcast journalist Clete Roberts.

Kleon

Kleon is a masculine name of ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek word 'kleos' meaning 'glory' or 'fame.' In ancient Greece, Kleon was a notable Athenian general and politician during the…

Beric

Beric is a masculine name with medieval Anglo-Saxon origins, possibly derived from an Old English term meaning 'barley ruler' or 'grain farmer.' The name gained some recognition through George R.R.…

Cleon

Greek

"glorious, renowned"

Rare and distinctive name with intimations of antiquity, also a Shakespearean character.

Klemo

Klemo is a masculine name with possible connections to the Greek name Clement, meaning "merciful" or "gentle." It likely developed as a diminutive form or regional variant in Eastern European…

Barat

Barat is a masculine name with roots in several cultures. In Hungarian, it derives from 'barát' meaning 'friend' or 'monk.' In Turkish, it relates to the Islamic holiday Laylat al-Bara'at. The name…

Amado

Spanish

"lover"

A romantic choice, this appealing Spanish name for boys is both accessible and distinctive.

Klema

Klema is an uncommon masculine name with likely roots in Greek, possibly derived from 'Klemes' (clement), meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle.' It may be related to the more familiar Clement or Clementius.…

Claus

Scandinavian and German variation of Nicolas

A very Christmas-y Christmas baby name , that may avoid the Santa image by instead adopting the alternative spelling Klaus.

Baret

Baret is a masculine name with medieval French origins, initially a surname meaning 'one who wears a beret' or 'hat maker.' As a first name, it carries a sophisticated, distinguished quality with its…

Kolos

Kolos is a masculine name with Hungarian origins, carrying significant historical weight. The name derives from the ancient Hungarian word for 'giant' or 'great one,' suggesting strength and imposing…

Claud

Claud is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Claudius, which comes from the Latin word 'claudus' meaning 'lame' or 'limping.' It's a shortened form of Claude, which…

Baran

Turkish and Persian, Russian

"rain; ram"

Baran is barely known in the US -- unless it's mistaken for royal moniker and Trump son name Baron -- but it might make a perfect choice for a boy born under the sign of Aries.

Alwyn

Welsh river name

This Welsh river name has possibilities as a place name and nature name that is rare and uncommon.

Alamo

Place-name, Spanish

"poplar tree"

The unique O-ending makes this name memorable, especially for someone with ties to Texas.

Avrum

Avrum is a variant of the Hebrew name Avraham (Abraham), meaning 'father of many' or 'father of multitudes.' It originated in Jewish communities of Eastern Europe, particularly among Yiddish…

Clerk

Clerk is an uncommon masculine name derived from an English occupational surname. Originally, the surname denoted someone who worked as a clerk or scholar, coming from the Old English 'clerc' or…

Clerc

Clerc is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the occupational term meaning 'clerk' or 'scholar' in Old French. Historically, it referred to someone who was literate or in religious…

Baron

English word name

"a lord of the realm"

If you're going to choose a noble word name, why not aim higher and pick Duke, Prince...or King. The Donald Trumps picked the Barron spelling for their little princeling.

Clair

Clair as a masculine name has French origins, derived from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, or famous.' While now more commonly used for girls in English-speaking countries (often spelled…