5 Letter Boy Names

Pacer

A large proportion of Russian names are derived from those with Greek origins. Yefim comes from Euphemios, the masculine form of Euphemia.

Yefim

<p>Kájik is a masculine name with indigenous roots, possibly originating from Central or South American native languages. The name is quite rare globally and may have regional significance in certain communities. While specific meaning information is limited in mainstream sources, names with similar structures in indigenous languages often relate to nature elements, spiritual concepts, or ancestral honors. The unique spelling with the accented 'á' suggests pronunciation emphasis and cultural authenticity. As with many indigenous names, Kájik likely carries deep cultural significance within its community of origin, though it remains uncommon in international naming databases and popularity rankings.</p>

Kájik

A vintage addition to the Riley/Miley/Wiley/Kylie brigade.

Hiley

Fábio is the Portuguese and Italian form of the Roman family name Fabius, which derives from the Latin 'faba' meaning 'bean' or 'bean grower.' This classical name carries a sense of strength and dignity from its ancient Roman connections. In Brazil and Portugal, Fábio has maintained steady popularity throughout the decades. The name combines masculine strength with a melodic quality, enhanced by the accent mark in its traditional spelling. In sports, several notable soccer players named Fábio have helped maintain the name's contemporary appeal. It projects an image of confidence and sophistication with international flair.

Fábio

Bende

Mirkó

The ancient Greek name for the constellation Libra, from zugos ‘yoke (of a plough)’, ‘crossbar’ and ‘balance beam’.

Zygus

Csaba

In Danish and Swedish, Nisse is a diminutive of Nils, a relative of Nicholas meaning "victory of the people". In Frisian, it's a diminutive of Dionysus, meaning "of Zeus". And Nisse also happens to mean "elf" in Danish.

Nisse

A poetic new word name possibility, used to refer to the concept of <em>rhematos Christou</em> "the word of Christ".

Rhema

Barra

Handsome Hebrew name with the upbeat nickname Ravi.

Ravid

Akita

Benét is a refined masculine name of French and Catalan origins, serving as a diminutive form of Benedict, which derives from the Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed.' This sophisticated variation carries cultural richness while maintaining a concise, modern appeal. The accent mark gives it a distinctive European flair and proper pronunciation emphasis. While not widely used in English-speaking countries, Benét has maintained popularity in Catalan-speaking regions and parts of France. The name evokes literary associations, particularly with the Spanish poet Antonio Machado y Ruiz who wrote under the pseudonym Juan de Mairena y Benét. Its elegant simplicity and cultural depth make it an attractive choice for parents seeking something refined yet distinctive.

Benét

This Yaroslav nickname is more accessible than its full form for an English-speaking child and its similarity to the likes of Erik and Maverick means it travels well. Yaryk is the Ukrainian form. 

Yarik

In Israel, Mount Arbel is a mountain in the lower Galilee. Jewish parents have adopted it as a name for their sons and daughters for the mountain's historic and religious significance.

Arbel

A rare and striking flower name, in use in English since the late 19th century, which takes its name from the Greek word for "flame".

Phlox

Alternate form of Ville, also seen as a surname.

Wille

Priit originated as a nickname for Priidik, the Estonian form of Frederick. These days it's more popular on its own than the original Priidik.

Priit

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 574)

Five Letter Boy Names