5 Letter Boy Names

In Norway, Svale is also used as a short form of the rare name Svalaug/Svanlaug, meaning "swan oath".
Svale is also a more modern form of Svali, meaning "cool, fresh".

Svale

The name of the (male) otter protagonist of Henry Williamson’s 1927 novel Tarka the Otter. 
It is in rare use as a male and female name in England, especially among the Telegraph-reading
classes. A notable bearer is English musician, writer and record producer Tarka Cordell, who died
in 2008. 
Fun fact: a tarka is also a type of short wooden flute, indigenous to the Andes.

Tarka

Alternative to Taro, which is the more common Anglicized spelling.

Tarou

The Galician form of George; an extravagant option for lovers of the letter X.

Xurxo

A variant spelling of Narfi. The Narvi spelling also belongs to a moon of Saturn and a dwarf in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium.

Narvi

The name of two figures in Norse mythology: one the father of Nótt, the personification of the night; the other a son of Loki and Sigyn, who is transformed into a wolf (or killed by one, depending on your source). The name may mean "narrow", or possibly "demon of the dead".

Narfi

Indri

Variation of Gene, or the Arabian supernatural being.

Genie

This cosmological name has a zippy feel that might work well for the galactic parent looking for the perfect name for their own little star.

Comet

The Old Norse and modern Norwegian word name Fjord, which refers to a passage in the sea, could work for children of both genders. It conjures vivid blue, ice laden landscapes.

Fjord

The Hawaiian version of ultra-classic Adam could make a cool choice for parents seeking something that feels fresh but still has roots in tradition. It also means "to blush" in Japanese.

Akamu

A <a href="https://nameberry.com/unisex-names">unisex name</a> in Hawaii, where it can signify either Asher (for boys) or Adela (for girls), Akela was also the name of a character in Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book.

Akela

One of the many Hawaiian versions of biblical names to come out of King Kamehamaha IV's 1860 edict requiring his citizens to adopt Western-style names.

Ekela

Word name with an air of mystery and edginess. Influencers Julia and Hunt Havens named their son Smoke Hemmingway in 2023.

Smoke

Petyr Baelish, more often known as Littlefinger, is a central character in HBO's Game of Thrones, an inveterate schemer who rose from humble beginnings to become a crucial member of the Small Council in King's Landing. He's usually seen as a villain, though he has some fans. If one of them wanted to use this spelling of the classic Peter, it would be easy to get away with. As long as they're OK signing their sons up for a lifetime of misspellings.

Petyr

Lord Varys is a central character in HBO's Game of Thrones, the mysterious eunuch advisor to no fewer than five different monarchs of Westeros. His anatomy, unctuous manner and shifting allegiances make him an unlikely namesake, but if Game of Thrones names continue to catch on, there's no reason to think this one is out of bounds.

Varys

One five-letter name, a quick suffix away from David, with two very different connotations. It's the name of a posh ski resort in Switzerland that hosts the illustrious World Economic Forum -- attended by tycoons, celebrities and heads of state -- each year. And of a trustworthy, salt-of-the-earth character in Game of Thrones, Davos Seaworth. There are surely a few parents out there who will relish these two connections, but most will see it as too loaded for use at home.

Davos

In HBO's Game of Thrones, Bronn is an amoral mercenary raised to the knighthood through his connection to the regnant Lannister family. The homophony with "brawn" probably isn't an accident -- he's a top-tier swordsman -- and may be a turnoff to some parents. Brock and, to stay in Westeros, Bran are probably more user-friendly.

Bronn

One of the Game of Thrones names with the most in-world significance: its origin and meaning were revealed in the pivotal season 6 episode "The Door." It's also one of the more memorable names on the show, given that it's the only word its bearer, the friendly half-giant Hodor, ever says. That said, it's hard to imagine anyone using it as a baby's first name.

Hodor

Loras Tyrell is the most prominent gay character in HBO's Game of Thrones, who's one of the most renowned fighters in the world until he's imprisoned by the ultra-conservative religious leader known as the High Sparrow.There's something elvish-sounding about the name that may consign it in the fantasy realm for the time being.

Loras

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 551)

Five Letter Boy Names