Five Letter Boy Names
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Keyne
Cornish variation of Kane
"man of the eastern sky"
This name is unusual enough that the spelling variation won't be too much of a further complication. While the Biblical cognate Cain may be more classic, this removes the name from any negative…
Cahan
Cahan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Irish surname Ó Catháin (O'Kane), meaning 'descendant of Cathán,' with Cathán being a diminutive of 'cath' meaning…
Kahan
Kahan is a masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Hebrew tradition, it relates to "kohen" meaning "priest," indicating ancestral connections to the priestly caste in Judaism. The name also…
Kanye
African place-name, Nigeria
"honor, tribute"
Kanye West propelled his name into the Top 900 in the early 2000s, at the height of his popularity, though now it has dropped off the baby-naming map. In addition to its African derivation, it is a…
Karam
Arabic
"generosity, nobility"
A virtuous name derived from the same root ( karuma ) as Karim and Akram. Notably borne by Greco-Roman wrestler Karam Gaber and break dancer Kid Karam, the name is also used as a surname.
Karim
Arabic
"noble, generous"
Kareem is the more popular form in the US, thanks to basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but Karim is right on his heels after being among the fastest-rising names of 2022. French soccer player…
Karem
Karem is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'generous' or 'noble.' In Arabic culture, generosity is considered one of the highest virtues, making this a name with deeply positive…
Kája
Kája is a Czech masculine name functioning primarily as a diminutive of Karel (the Czech equivalent of Charles). This affectionate nickname has established itself as a standalone given name in Czech…
Karli
Karli as a masculine name represents an unusual gender assignment for what is more commonly recognized as a feminine name in English-speaking countries. This form is typically a feminine diminutive…
Kavan
Breton
"battle"
Rarely heard, and all too likely to be confused with Kevin.
Cavan
Irish place-name
"hollow"
Anglicized spelling of a county in Ireland, sometimes considered a variation of the Breton Kavan or of Kevin. Depending on your viewpoint, may make a fresh Kevin substitute or a choice that will…
Garey
Garey is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Gary, which originated as a diminutive of names like Gareth or Garrison, or as an English surname derived from Germanic elements meaning…
Chany
Chany is an uncommon masculine name with multicultural possibilities. It may have Hebrew origins as a variant of Chen (meaning "grace") or could be related to the French name Chané. In some cases, it…
Keefe
Irish
"handsome and noble"
Keefe is an energetic Irish surname occasionally used as a first. Only caveat: Will people think your little Keefe is a Keith with enunciation problems?
Kegan
Kegan is a masculine name with Irish Gaelic origins, derived from the surnames Keegan or MacKeegan, which come from 'Mac Aodhagáin' meaning 'son of Aodhagán' (a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'fire').…
Kealy
Kealy is a masculine name with Irish Gaelic origins, derived from the surname Ó Caollaidhe, meaning 'descendant of Caollaidhe' (slender one). While also used for girls, particularly in America, it…
Keely
Keely as a masculine name represents a less common gender assignment for what is primarily used as a feminine name in modern times. The name has Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic 'Caolaidhe'…
Sharp
English
"smart, keen"
An English surname originally given to someone quick-witted.
Bayrd
Bayrd is an uncommon masculine name with Old English roots. It likely developed as a variant of Baird, which originated as an occupational surname for bards or poets. Some scholars suggest it may…
Albar
Albar is a masculine name with historic Spanish and Arabic roots. In Spanish, it derives from 'álamo blanco,' meaning 'white poplar tree,' suggesting strength and resilience. The Arabic connection…