5 Letter Boy Names

Erlon

Nalen

Thure

Sabal

Tyjir

Utsav

Eulan

Nabor

Eulus

Tetsu

Aralt is a masculine name of Germanic origin. It's a variant of the name Arnold, which is derived from the elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'wald' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.' This gives Aralt the meaning of 'eagle ruler' or 'strong as an eagle.' The name is relatively uncommon in modern usage, particularly outside Germanic-speaking regions. In medieval times, names with strong animal associations like the eagle were valued for the qualities they represented - strength, vision, and freedom. Aralt has remained a rare choice for parents, maintaining its distinctive character rather than achieving widespread popularity.

Aralt

Hyram is a masculine name that represents a variation of Hiram, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'exalted brother' or 'high-born.' In the Bible, Hiram was the name of a king of Tyre who helped Solomon build the Temple. The spelling with 'y' gives the traditional name a slightly more distinctive appearance while maintaining its historical roots. Hyram has never been widely popular, giving it an uncommon, distinguished quality. The name carries connotations of dignity and leadership due to its biblical associations. It peaked in modest usage in the United States in the early 1900s but has remained rare since then, making it an option for parents seeking a name with historical depth but little contemporary use.

Hyram

Aayon

Kymon

Tajah

Niyer

Conar

Iancu is a masculine name of Romanian origin, functioning as a Romanian form of John. Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' Iancu has been used in Romania for centuries. The name has historical significance in Romanian culture, with notable bearers including Iancu de Hunedoara, a 15th-century military leader who defended Eastern Europe against Ottoman expansion. Despite its traditional usage in Romania, the name remains relatively unknown internationally. It has a distinctive, strong sound while maintaining connection to the widely-used name John. The unique combination of familiar roots with uncommon presentation makes Iancu an interesting choice for parents seeking a name with Eastern European heritage and historical depth.

Iancu

Osbon

Jelen

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 573)

Five Letter Boy Names