Five Letter Boy Names

Balin

Hindi

"mighty sword"

Unusual Asian option, and also the name of the Dwarf Lord from Lord of the Rings .

Mende

Mende is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. In some West African cultures, particularly among the Mende people of Sierra Leone, it serves as both an ethnic identifier and personal name.…

Merce

Diminutive of Mercer

"a merchant"

Merce Cunningham (born with the French version Mercier) was a highly influential avant garde dancer-choreographer and his name still resonates with an aura of bold originality.

Merle

French

"blackbird"

Originally a nickname for someone who loved to sing or whistle, Merle is sleek but gentle, with a hint of great grandpa about it..

Badar

Arabic, Hindi

"full moon"

Strong name, with a regal, romantic natural imagery image.

Mycah

Mycah is a modern masculine name that represents a contemporary spelling variation of Micah. The biblical name Micah derives from Hebrew, meaning 'who is like God' or 'resembling God.' The…

Maret

Maret is a masculine name with Estonian and Scandinavian roots, though it appears as a feminine name in some cultures. It originated as a variation of Margaret, which derives from the Greek…

Micko

Micko is a spirited masculine name with multiple cultural connections. Primarily used as a diminutive form of Michael in Eastern European countries, particularly in Slavic regions, it carries the…

March

English word name

"month name"

Along with August, March is one of the month names perfectly suited to boys. This brisk single-syllable name – which derives from the name of Mars, the Roman god of war – is worth considering as…

Mitch

Mitch is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Mitchell, which itself began as a surname derived from the name Michael, meaning "who is like God?" in Hebrew. Mitch emerged as a…

Deyon

Deyon appears to be a contemporary name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Deon, which derives from the Greek name Dion, meaning 'of Zeus' or 'heavenly, divine.'…

Mikle

Mikle appears to be a variant spelling of Michael, one of the most enduring masculine names across cultures. Michael derives from Hebrew, meaning 'Who is like God?' and has been popular globally for…

Mykle

Mykle is an uncommon variant spelling of Michael, one of the most enduring masculine names throughout Western history. While Michael derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'Who is like God?', Mykle…

Mykel

Mykel is a contemporary variation of Michael, offering a phonetic and streamlined spelling of this classic masculine name. While Michael derives from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God,' Mykel preserves…

Ma'oz

Ma'oz is a Hebrew name meaning 'fortress' or 'stronghold.' It derives from the biblical Hebrew word מָעוֹז (ma'oz) which refers to a place of strength, refuge, or protection. The name appears in…

Manzu

Italian artist name

Could make a singularly creative choice inspired by modern Italian sculptor Giacomo Manzù.

Deonn

Deonn is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Deon, which derives from the Greek name Dion, meaning "of Zeus" or "of heaven." Alternatively, it could be…

Milty

Milty is a diminutive masculine name that likely originated as a nickname for Milton. Milton itself derives from an Old English place name meaning "mill town." Milty has a playful, friendly quality…

Karel

Czech variation of Charles

A name that seems to switch genders when it switches nationalities.

Misha

Russian, diminutive of Mikhail

Brought into the American consciousness as the nickname of ballet great Mikhail Baryshnikov, it more recently took on a unisex air via TV and screen actress Mischa Barton. Could become the next Sasha.