5 Letter Boy Names

Old Norse name derived from the word <em>glóð</em>, meaning "ember" or "glow".

Glóði

Nickname Tõnu is now more common as an independent name.

Tõnis

Turkish word name commonly seen in the doubled-barreled first name Ömer Halis.

Halis

Vetle is currently popular for boys in Norway. It comes from the Old Norse name Vetrliði, which means "winter traveler" and is also a word for a bear cub. Outside of Norway, it's very rare but could be a lovely choice for a winter baby.

Vetle

Denki

Gergő began as a nickname for Gergely, the Hungarian variation of Gregory, but is now a common given name in its own right.

Gergö

Ajnur is a masculine name with Bosnian and Albanian origins, particularly common among Muslim communities in the Balkans. The name typically combines 'aj' (moon) and 'nur' (light), creating the beautiful meaning 'moonlight' or 'light of the moon.' In Islamic tradition, light (nur) carries significant spiritual symbolism, adding a religious dimension to the name. While Ajnur remains uncommon in Western countries, it has cultural significance in southeastern Europe and among diaspora communities. The name balances distinctive cultural heritage with an accessible pronunciation for most language speakers. For families with Balkan connections, particularly Bosnian or Albanian, Ajnur offers a way to honor their cultural roots while giving their son a name with poetic meaning.

Ajnur

Honus is inextricably linked with baseball legend Honus Wagner. The son of German immigrants, he was born Johannes Peter Wagner in 1874. His childhood nickname was Hans, which evolved into Honus. Honus Wagner was a shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates — considered the greatest ever — yet his distinctive name has never been given to more than four children in a single year.

Honus

Vedad is a masculine name with Bosnian and Arabic origins. The name carries meanings related to love, affection, and friendship, derived from Arabic roots. Popular primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other parts of the Balkans with Muslim heritage, Vedad has historical significance while maintaining contemporary appeal. The name has a strong, distinctive sound with its two syllables and balanced consonant-vowel pattern. While not extensively used globally, it holds deep cultural significance within Bosnian communities and is occasionally found throughout the Middle East. Vedad represents qualities of loyalty, warmth, and strong personal connections, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with both cultural depth and positive connotations.

Vedad

Michi can be a  playful yet charming Japanese name or a friendly German diminutive of Michael (or Michaela), pronounced similarly to Mickey. Either way, it is a unisex option with broad appeal. 

Michi

Kirpa

Luzer is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. In Jewish communities, particularly among Yiddish speakers, it may function as a variant of Eliezer, meaning 'God is my help' in Hebrew. The name might also have connections to the Slavic name Lazar (derived from Lazarus) or possibly as a variant spelling of Luz, meaning 'light' in Spanish. Despite these potential traditional roots, Luzer remains extremely rare as a given name in most countries and naming records. The pronunciation (likely 'LOO-zer' in Yiddish contexts) unfortunately creates potential difficulties in English-speaking environments due to its homophonic relationship with the English word 'loser.' This unfortunate coincidence has likely contributed to its rarity in contemporary use, particularly in English-speaking regions.

Luzer

Kouki is an uncommon choice in Japan today, but it's been used for several anime characters.

Kouki

A Welsh saint who is the namesake of the village of St Breock in Cornwall, and is also venerated in Brittany. The name is a diminutive of Briafael ("mighty prince"). Variants include: Breock, Bryok, Brioc, Briec, Brieuc, Briog.

Breok

A Greek island and popular summer destination, Paros received its name after Parus, a son of the Arcadian king Parrhasius.

Paros

Derived from Kitt as a diminutive of Christopher, Kitts is known as the larger of the two islands making up the nation St. Kitts and Nevis.

Kitts

Blær is a rare Icelandic name meaning "light gust or breeze" that made headlines due to one family's battle to be allowed to use it for their daughter. Iceland has strict name laws and it is not permitted to use a traditionally male name for a girl. The name was finally allowed when she was 15 years old. Blær is also a (female) character in a novel by the famous Icelandic writer Halldór Laxness. <br/><br/>Alternatively, Blaer may be considered a variant spelling of the Scottish name Blair, meaning "dweller by the plain".

Blaer

Nevis — as in the island in the West Indies making up the nation St. Kitts and Nevis — was derived from the Spanish name Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, meaning "Our lady of the snows"

Nevis

Dagan, also spelled Dagon, was a half-man, half-fish fertility god worshipped in ancient Syria. Dagon, also represented a fish-man hybrid was also a demon in some mythology.

Dagon

In Hungarian mythology, Erlik is the god of death and the underworld.

Erlik

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 562)

Five Letter Boy Names