5 Letter Boy Names

Nyxon

Oasis is an ultra-rare word name that has only ever been used for a handful of babies born in the US. Its appeal is undeniable, though. An oasis can be a place of refuge, or a place of beauty, in an otherwise harsh environment. It also shares sounds with other popular and trendy names—think Owen, combined with Silas, with a touch of Ocean.

Oasis

Common in the Middle East as a given name, surname, and place name.

Omran

Pinny

In ancient Greek mythology, a Trojan king with fifty children; in the modern world it sounds more like a computer language or environmentally correct car. 

Priam

Rakim is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from 'rahim' meaning 'merciful' or 'compassionate.' The name gained notable recognition in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s, likely influenced by the popularity of the hip-hop artist Rakim (William Michael Griffin Jr.), half of the influential duo Eric B. & Rakim. The spelling with a 'k' rather than an 'h' represents a distinctive Americanized variant of the traditional Arabic name. While relatively uncommon as a given name, Rakim has maintained consistent usage since its introduction into American naming patterns. The name carries connotations of kindness and benevolence, reflecting its etymological roots in Islamic tradition where Al-Rahim is one of the 99 names of Allah.

Rakim

Ramaj

Rapha

Now that Kenji is rising up the ranks, it's only a matter of time before parents discover Renji. Renji Abarai is a character in the anime series Bleach, in which the kanji used for his name mean "second love" or "second romance."

Renji

Revin

Rylyn

Sabar

Sarim is a concise, powerful masculine name with Arabic and Hebrew origins. In Arabic, it means 'decisive' or 'determined,' suggesting someone with strong leadership qualities and clear vision. In Hebrew contexts, it relates to 'sarim' meaning 'princes' or 'officials.' The name has gained moderate popularity in Muslim communities worldwide, appreciated for its blend of strength and melodic quality. Sarim has been steadily rising in usage across multicultural societies, particularly in the UK, US, and Canada among families seeking names with international appeal. Its brevity, distinctive sound, and positive connotations of authority and determination make it increasingly attractive to modern parents looking for meaningful yet accessible names.

Sarim

A spirited choice, conveying confidence and wisdom, Savio comes from the Latin savus and sapere meaning "to be wise, to know". As such, it does share the same root with the English "savvy".
 
Familiar in Brazil, but also used in Italy, Puerto Rico, and Uganda, the name is borne by wrestler Savio Vega and footballer Sávio Moreira de Oliveira. It is additionally the name of an Italian River.

Savio

Selah

Siyon

Stark is an ancient surname derived from the Old English word stearc, meaning firm and unyielding. In modern parlance, stark means severe or plain. But Stark's use as a first name -- 15 boys were named Stark in the US in 2017 -- stems from its prominence in Game of Thrones, which has inspired so many <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/new-baby-names">new baby names</a>. House Stark is a ruling family on GoT; its motto is fittingly "Winter is coming," so Stark and other names from the show might make creative <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/89/winter-baby-names">names for winter babies</a>.

As a first name, Stark is strong, straightforward, yet a bit, well....stark. Though we doubt it will be the next Arya (a member of House Stark), Stark will undoubtedly grow in usage as a first name along with the popularity of the show and books.

Stark

Suraj is a common male name in India and the word for "sun" in various Indian languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and Bengali.

Suraj

Suren

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 93)

Five Letter Boy Names