5 Letter Boy Names

Avdel is an obscure Old Testament name with a straightforward feel and sound and the fashionable A initial.  One to consider if you want a highly unusual yet not difficult Hebrew or Biblical name.

Avdel

Timeo is a Top 100 name in France but is virtually unknown in the English-speaking world.  Appearing briefly in the New Testament and related to Timon, a Shakespearean name, Timeo is a valid possibility for parents looking for an unusual name with cross-cultural cred.

Timeo

From the name of the river which flows through Pakistan, India, and Tibet.

Indus

There will probably be lots of little namesakes after the fastest man in the world, Jamaican Olympic runner Usain Bolt--middle name St. Leo.

Usain

Stowe, the name of a beautiful mountain town in Vermont as well as the surname of the great author Harriet Beecher, is one of the oldest last names on record.  The meeting place the name Stowe refers to is part of a church.  Stowe might make a distinctive and meaningful middle name for skiers or Uncle Tom's Cabin fans.

Stowe

Celyn, which starts with the hard K sound and rhymes with Helen, is a Top 100 name in Wales although largely unknown outside that tiny, beautiful country. It is usually a masculine name.

Celyn

Harri is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. It functions as a Finnish and Estonian form of Henry (meaning "home ruler"), and also appears as a Welsh variant of Harry. In Scandinavian countries, it's a legitimate standalone name rather than just a nickname. The name has moderate popularity in Finland, Wales, and other parts of Northern Europe, though it remains uncommon in North America. Harri has a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining multicultural versatility. Its compact form and clear pronunciation make it practical across language boundaries. The double 'r' gives it a distinctive written appearance compared to the more common Harry. The name balances familiarity with a touch of uniqueness, offering a slightly different take on a classic name.

Harri

Gerard, Gerry, and Jerry may be so far out they may never come back in the U.S., but Jerry-equivalent Jurre is a Top 100 name in The Netherlands.

Jurre

Originally a Frisian short form of names beginning with the element gild "sacrifice, value". It is also used as a Dutch short form of William.

Jelle

Although it's now used mainly as an independent name in the Netherlands, Hidde began as a short form of heavy Germanic names Hildebrand and Hildebert.

Hidde

Fedde, a Top 100 boys' name in The Netherlands, is a Frisian short form for names beginning with Frid, which means "peace."  As with many names popular in contemporary Holland, this short form stands on its own.

Fedde

Lenni is a charming masculine name with Finnish and Scandinavian origins. In Finland, it's derived from Leonard or Johannes, while in Sami culture (indigenous people of northern Scandinavia), it has independent roots. The name has a gentle, warm quality with its soft consonants and ending vowel sound. Lenni has gained modest popularity in Nordic countries and is gradually being discovered internationally. Its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce across cultures while still feeling distinctive. The name carries associations with nature and northern European heritage. In recent years, Lenni has seen increased usage as parents seek short, friendly-sounding names with international appeal.

Lenni

Malte began as a short form of the now-obsolete Ancient Germanic name Helmold. Helmold has gone extinct, but Malte has survived and is now enjoying a popularity resurgence in Germany and Sweden.

Malte

Very popular in Catalonia, in part because of its use by a number of pro athletes. English speakers, though, may interpret it as a "yoonek" spelling of Alex.

Aleix

Adria as a masculine name derives from the Latin 'Hadrianus,' meaning 'from Hadria,' an ancient city that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. While more commonly used as a feminine name in many cultures, Adria has historical usage as a male name particularly in Mediterranean regions and Catalonia. The masculine usage connects to the famous Roman Emperor Hadrian, known for building Hadrian's Wall in Britain. As a boy's name, Adria has a soft yet distinctive quality, with its vowel-rich pronunciation creating a melodic sound. Though relatively uncommon for boys internationally, it maintains steady usage in parts of Spain and among families with Mediterranean heritage. The name carries associations with the sea, suggesting depth and a free-spirited nature.

Adria

A great choice for a native Swedish speaker, but not as user-friendly as some of the other international short forms of William — Pim (Dutch), Gwil (Welsh), and of course, Liam (Irish).

Ville

Popular in Sweden — Ziggy would be English cognate.

Sigge

Friso is a name that refers to Frisian person living in the Dutch province of Friesland. The name has become more popular in recent years as it was used for a member of the Dutch royal family, making it one of the more adventurous <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/453/royal-baby-names">royal baby names</a>.

Friso

In the US, Mandy may be a common girls' name, a Bobby Soxerish nickname for Amanda, but in the Latin community, it's a popular nickname for Armando, the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Herman.  Actor Mandy Pantikin was born Mandel, another (though not recommended) possibility.

Mandy

Nikau is among the most popular Maori names for boys in New Zealand. It sounds like a cousin to Nicholas, but Nikau is actually the name of a palm tree native to the islands.

Nikau

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 544)

Five Letter Boy Names