Five Letter Boy Names
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Boice
Boice is a masculine name with both Irish and French origins. As an Irish surname-turned-first-name, it derives from the Gaelic 'Buadhaigh,' meaning 'victorious' or 'triumphant.' In its French…
Boyer
English and French
"bow-maker, cattle herder"
Two completely different images come from its national pronunciations -- BOY-err or boy-AY -- the latter giving it an effete French accent.
Boyne
Irish
"white cow"
The famous Battle of the Boyne, in Ireland, vanquished the Catholic king.
Boine
Boine is an unusual masculine name with obscure origins. It may derive from Old French 'boin' (good), or could be related to Scottish place names or clan associations. Alternatively, it might be…
Bradd
Bradd is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Brad, which itself originated as a shortened form of Bradford or Bradley. The Old English surname Bradford means 'broad ford'…
Dylun
Dylun is a contemporary masculine name representing a modern spelling variation of Dylan. The traditional Dylan has Welsh origins meaning "son of the sea" or "born from the ocean," associated with a…
Brahm
Brahm is a masculine name with several cultural origins and meanings. Primarily, it derives from the Sanskrit 'Brahma,' referring to the Hindu creator god, associated with knowledge and the universe.…
Brand
English
"firebrand, sword"
Rugged and straightforward brand-new name, though you might not like the idea of branding your son.
Brant
German
"sword"
Brant, a no-nonsense one-syllable name, had some popularity in the early 1970s, but has been off the lists for a decade. Now, with similarly brisk names like Chase, Jace, Bryce, and Grant finding…
Brisk
Brisk is an extremely unusual masculine name derived from an English word meaning 'quick,' 'lively,' or 'energetic.' As a name, it falls into the category of word names or virtue names that directly…
Braun
German
"brown"
Has some highly unfortunate World War II associations.
Bravo
Italian word name
One way to encourage some cheers for your little one, but not recommended.
Brawo
Brawo is a masculine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from the word 'bravo,' an exclamation of approval or praise originating from Italian. In some contexts, it might represent a…
Irvin
Scottish
"handsome, fair of face"
Irvin is an Old Man name that has an uncertain future. Losing the final g in Irving makes the name slightly less dated -- but just slightly. There's something about the 'erv' sound that makes Irvin…
Brent
English
"dweller near the burnt land"
One of several blunt B names just this side of the gender divide. While its short and to-the-point sound may feel modern, it has been declining steadily since the 1980s. David Brent is Ricky…
Brett
Celtic
"from Brittany"
Football great Brett Favre single-handedly kept this name in the limelight, though it continues to sink in popularity. Brett originated in the Middle Ages as an ethnic name for one of the Bretons who…
Britt
Britt as a masculine name is less common than its usage for females, making it an interesting gender-neutral option. Originally a nickname for Brittany or Bridget when used for women, as a male name…
Edain
Edain is a rare masculine name with Celtic origins, particularly associated with Irish mythology. In Irish legend, Edain (or Étaín) was a beautiful fairy woman who was transformed into a butterfly…
Bryon
Bryon is a masculine name that originated as a variant spelling of Byron. The name Byron itself derives from an Old English surname originally referring to someone from the cottage or barn area. It…
Edell
Edell is a rare masculine name of uncertain etymology, though it may be related to names like Edel or serve as a variant of Edell as a surname. The name possibly derives from Germanic roots related…