5-Letter Baby Boy Names
18735 names with meanings and origins.
18,735 boy names with exactly 5 letters, each with its meaning and origin. Names of this length are short enough for everyday use and still leave room for a nickname.
Popular 5-letter boy names: Jacob, Ethan, James, Logan, Aiden.
Top picks
- Jacob — “Jacob comes from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, usually explained as 'holder of the heel' or 'one who follows'. He is a patriarch in the Bible.”
- Ethan — “Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it.”
- James — “James comes from the Late Latin Iacomus, a form of Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'holder of the heel'. Two apostles bore it.”
- Logan — “Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'.”
- Aiden — “Aiden is a spelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. Aodh was a Celtic god of fire.”
- Lucas — “Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy.”
- Avery — “Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'.”
- Henry — “Henry comes from the Germanic Heimirich, from heim 'home' and ric 'ruler', so 'ruler of the home'. Eight English kings bore it.”
- Riley — “Riley comes from an Irish surname, from Ó Raghailligh, or from an English place name meaning 'rye clearing'.”
- Wyatt — “Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'.”
Boy · Arabic · “Having the highest caliber of justice.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name that refers to the name of an angel. It is often chosen for its spiritual and celestial connotations.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Sanskrit word for light or luster. It is used as a simple, elegant name for someone who is clear and radiant.”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic male name describes a devout worshiper or a dedicated devotee.”
Unisex · Arabic · “Respect, courtesy”
Boy · Arabic · “Name of the first man and prophet of allah; father of mankind”
Unisex · Indian · “From Tamil, referring to the Sun or a ruler.”
- Aadelआदिल
Unisex · Indian · “From Arabic 'Adil', meaning just, fair, or honest.”
Boy · English · “One who is fiery”
- Aadhaआधा
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Aadha', meaning half or a base/foundation.”
Boy · Arabic · “Just; just; upright; sincere; just, upright”
Boy · Indian · “Derived from the Sanskrit word for primal or entire. Used to represent the vastness of the universe in a spiritual context.”
Boy · Irish · “A modern variant of Aden, an Irish name meaning little fire.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “From Sanskrit roots meaning first or the beginning. Used to signify priority or a fresh start.”
- Aaditआदित
Boy · Indian · “The sun; peak”
- Aadyaआद्या
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning the earliest or first, often used as a name for Lord Shiva in Hindu tradition.”
Boy · Arabic · “Horizons, world boundaries, vast skies”
- Aagamआगम
Boy · Sanskrit · “Arrival; scripture”
- Aagneआग्नेय
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Agneya', meaning belonging to or consecrated to Agni, the god of fire.”
- Aagniअग्नि
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Agni', meaning fire; one of the most important Vedic deities.”
Boy · Indian · “Aahan is a Sanskrit word meaning dawn. It is used to represent the beginning of something new, hope, and the first light of day.”
- Aaharआहार
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Aahara', meaning food or nourishment.”
- Aahitआहित
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Aahita', meaning placed, deposited, or established.”
- Aahvaஆஹ்வா
Boy · Tamil · “A Sanskrit-derived name meaning a call, an invitation, or a beautiful summons that invokes a sense of belonging.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means light or illumination; an Indian name reflecting brightness.”
- Aajadआजाद
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of the Persian/Urdu name 'Azad', meaning free or independent.”
- Aajivआजीव
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Aajiva', meaning livelihood or subsistence.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A variant of Aaron, a Hebrew name meaning "high mountain."”
- Aakarஆகார்
Boy · Tamil · “A name meaning shape or form, suggesting someone who gives structure to ideas or possesses a well-defined character.”
- Aakasआकास
Unisex · Indian · “A variant spelling of Akash, from Sanskrit 'Akasha' meaning sky or ether.”
Boy · Indian · “Aakav is a Sanskrit term meaning shape or form. It is a modern, concise name used to represent the physical manifestation of beauty.”
- Aakibआकिब
Unisex · Indian · “Of Arabic origin (Aqib), meaning successor or follower; common among Indian Muslims.”
Boy · African · “Given attached.”
Boy · Indian · “Aakil is an Arabic-origin name meaning intelligent or wise. It is used to highlight the importance of intellect and sound judgment.”
- Aakshअक्ष
Unisex · Indian · “A shortened form of Akshat or Akshara, relating to the eye or 'indestructible' in Sanskrit.”
Boy · Arabic · “World universe; one who has rule, king; the world; the universe; world”
Unisex · Indian · “Handsome or rock”
- Aalapआलाप
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the prelude to a raga in Indian classical music. It signifies a melodic introduction or conversation.”
- Aalayआलय
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Alaya', meaning home, dwelling, or sanctuary.”
Boy · African · “Of African origin, this name means compassionate and affectionate. it describes a person with a kind and loving nature toward others.”
Boy · African · “Derived from alim, man of learning wise; religious scholar”
- Aalokआलोक
Boy · Sanskrit · “Light of god; a ray of light; light; brightness; light; cry of victory; a man with lovely hair”
Boy · International · “A modern American variation of the name Alan, meaning handsome or peaceful.”
- Aalopआलोप
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Alopa', meaning faultless or without disappearance.”
- Aamanअमन
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Arabic 'Aman', meaning peace, safety, or protection.”
Boy · Arabic · “Means long-lived or flourishing; a name of Arabic origin.”
Boy · African · “Derived from amil, worker effective; doer, work man”
Boy · Indian · “Aamin, derived from Arabic roots, denotes the grace or blessing of God. It is often used by families seeking a name for a divine gift.”
Boy · Arabic · “One who inhabits; one who performs umrah; of a sahaabi; populous, full, prosperous; civilised”
- Aamodஆமோத்
Boy · Tamil · “A joyful name meaning pleasure or fragrance, signifying a person whose presence is as delightful as a sweet scent.”
- Aanadआनंद
Unisex · Indian · “A common misspelling or variant of Anand, from Sanskrit meaning bliss or joy.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Indian roots meaning fire. Used to symbolize energy, purity, and transformative power.”
Boy · Indian · “Refers to Lord Ganesh or Lord Vishnu. A masculine name popular in India for its divine association.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Tamil 'anbu', meaning love, affection, or kindness.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning a devotee or a religious mendicant.”
- Aanikआनिक
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit 'anika', meaning army, collection, or splendor.”
- Aanilआनिल
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'anila', meaning wind or air.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit root, referring to one who smiles. A gender-neutral name associated with joy and a sunny disposition.”
- Aansuआँसू
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the Hindi word for tear or droplet of water from the eyes.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a flower; an Indian name representing natural beauty.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means protector; an Indian name denoting strength.”
Unisex · Indian · “A casual, affectionate term for a father figure. Sometimes used as a gentle or nostalgic name.”
Boy · African · “Aaqaa is a name that conveys leadership and respect, derived from Agha, meaning 'master' or 'owner'.”
Boy · African · “Wise judicious intelligent prudent; intelligent”
Unisex · Indian · “Honorable or noble one”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name referring to a type of freshwater fish or a person who is deep and calm.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of aaron: lofty; exalted; high mountain. biblically, aaron was moses older brother (and keeper by gods command). he was first high priest of the israelites, remembered for the miraculous blossoming of his staff or rod”
Boy · Portuguese · “Derived from a Hebrew name meaning enlightened or high mountain.”
- Aaravआरव
Boy · Indian · “Peaceful, calm”
Boy · Arabic · “Handsome, healthy, eloquent speaker”
Boy · English · “Derived from aric meaning rule with mercy”
Boy · Arabic · “Learned expert authority saint; acquainted, knowledgable; one who possesses knowledge of allah and his kingdom; a devotee; knowing, aware”
Unisex · Indian · “Mountain strength”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A modern variant of the name Aaron, which is a Hebrew name meaning "exalted."”
Boy · Indian · “One who seeks the right direction, Honoured, Admired”
- Aarivआरिव
Boy · Sanskrit · “A modern name generally given the meaning 'wisdom' or 'peaceful river,' popular in recent years for its soft sound.”
Boy · Arabic · “Respectable; intelligent”
- Aarjuआरज़ू
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of the Persian-derived name 'Arzoo', meaning wish, desire, or longing.”
Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit root, meaning a sacred or peaceful person. A gender-neutral name denoting a calm, spiritual nature.”
Boy · Scandinavian · “Eagle; ruler”
Unisex · Indian · “Forest or nature”
- Aarohआरोह
Boy · Sanskrit · “Rising, ascending — the same root as Aarohi, describing the climbing scale of a raga in Indian classical music.”
- Aaronआहारोन
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Aaron is a Hebrew name of uncertain meaning, often given as 'mountain of strength' or 'exalted'. Aaron is the brother of Moses.”
Boy · Dutch · “A Dutch variant of Aaron, meaning high mountain or exalted.”
Boy · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit, meaning the crown or the pure one. Often used to symbolize nobility and high status.”
- Aarthஆர்த்
Boy · Tamil · “A name meaning meaning or purpose, suggesting a person whose life is significant and driven by a clear sense of intention.”
- Aartyआरती
Unisex · Indian · “A spelling variant of Aarthi, meaning the ritual light shown to a deity.”
Boy · Indian · “From Sanskrit roots, meaning one who is blessed by divine grace. Used to express gratitude for the child as a divine gift.”
- Aarunअरुण
Boy · Sanskrit · “The reddish glow of sunrise, and the name of the sun god's own charioteer in Hindu mythology.”
- Aarusआरुष
Unisex · Indian · “A modern Indian name likely derived from the Sanskrit word 'Arush', meaning the first rays of the sun.”
Boy · Indian · “Line on any particular raaga from sanskrit”
Boy · African · “Clear lined up.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Tamil name meaning desire, love, or affection.”
Unisex · Indian · “Aasar is a rendering of Arabic athar, meaning “traces,” “marks,” or “ آثار left behind.””
- Aasavआसव
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit, meaning an essence, extract, or a spirituous liquor.”
Boy · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning someone who is active, quick, or urgent. Used to describe an energetic and lively child.”
Unisex · Indian · “One who is noble”
Boy · Arabic · “A name of Arabic origin meaning a courtier or an able minister, often associated with a wise advisor.”
- Aasikआशिक
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Arabic "Aashiq", meaning a lover or someone who is deeply in love.”
Boy · Arabic · “Protector guardian; chaste; protected; safe; name of a great imaam of tajweed; protector; person who keeps away from sins”
Boy · Scandinavian · “A variant of the Old Norse name Asen, meaning "god" or "divine one".”
Boy · African · “Captivating fascinating.”
Boy · Indian · “Black stone, Not white”
Unisex · Indian · “The sky or heavens”
Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit-derived, meaning blessed and victorious, or a small mare. Used to denote strength and rapid success.”
- Aatamआतम
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit "Atman", meaning the soul or self.”
Unisex · Indian · “A common Tamil suffix or short name meaning 'the first' or 'beginning'.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning kind, affectionate, or sympathetic. It reflects a person who possesses a caring and warm heart.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name that means free, liberated, and independent, signifying one who is not bound.”
- Aatirआतिर
Unisex · Indian · “An Arabic name meaning 'fragrant' or 'sweet-smelling'.”
- Aatmaआत्मा
Boy · Indian · “With Indian origins, this name signifies the soul or the inner light granted by the Lord.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from the ancient sage Atri, this name is of Sanskrit origin and often implies a container or a learned ascetic.”
- Aaushआयुष
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of 'Ayush', from Sanskrit meaning long life or longevity.”
Boy · Punjabi · “Based on the Punjabi verb to arrive or approach. It serves as a symbolic name representing the arrival of a new member in the family.”
- Aavegआवेग
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'avega', meaning impulse, emotion, or rapid movement.”
Boy · Welsh · “A modern variation of the name Evan, which means 'the Lord is gracious' in Welsh.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A name of Sanskrit origin meaning first or beginning.”
Boy · Arabic · “Of Arabic origin, this name translates to 'God's gift.' It is a popular choice for boys, signifying that the child is a blessing from the divine.”
Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit origin, meaning the giver or bestower of life. A name representing kindness and vital energy.”
- Aayusआयुष
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'ayus', meaning life, longevity, or vitality.”
- Aazadआकलद
Unisex · Indian · “From Persian 'azad', meaning free, independent, or liberated.”
Boy · African · “Old arabic name.”
Boy · Italian · “Square number or a counting board”
- Abadhअबलध
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'abadha', meaning unobstructed, free, or steady.”
Boy · Arabic · “Everlasting; eternal”
- Abalaअबलल
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'abala', meaning a woman, or literally 'one without physical strength'.”
- Abangआबलंग
Unisex · Indian · “A name used in Northeast India, particularly Assamese, often meaning elder brother.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a joyful or bright person; a name of Indian origin.”
Boy · International · “Eternal worshipper”
- Abbasઅબ્બાસ
Boy · Arabic · “Lion; description of a lion; gloomy look”
Boy · English · “The name of king david's third wife described as good in discretion and beautiful in form”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Diminutive of abigail: father rejoiced, or fathers joy. gives joy. the intelligent, beautiful abigail was old testament king davids third wife, described as good in discretion and beautiful in form; form of abigail - my fathers joy”
- Abbirअभीर
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Abhir', meaning cowherd, or 'Abhira', referring to a specific ancient tribe.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Derived from Hebrew roots, this name means father or head of an abbey. It was traditionally used as a title for a leader in a religious community.”
Boy · Arabic · “Derived from the Arabic word for worshiper, this name specifically denotes a worshiper of Allah.”
- Abdhiअब्धि
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Abdhi', meaning the ocean or the sea.”
Boy · Arabic · “Servant of God”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning servant or cloud of judgment. It is a biblical name belonging to several figures in the Old Testament.”
Boy · African · “Used as an epithet of Muhammad, this Arabic and African name signifies a servant or worshiper.”
Boy · Arabic · “Name of the narrator of one of the hadith”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Means "father of exaltation"; a Hebrew name often linked to the name Abiel.”
- Abeerअबीर
Boy · Sanskrit · “Fragrance — and also gulal, the colored powder thrown during Holi, made fragrant with natural dyes.”
Boy · International · “Servant of the eternal”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Exhalation of breath; exhalation of breath. the second son of adam in the bible. the variant able is used as an english surname”
Boy · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means "the protector"; an Indigenous Taiwanese name of great importance.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means light or illumination; an Amharic name occasionally adapted in Indian contexts.”
- AbgarԱբգար
Boy · International · “Means "father of the back"; an ancient Aramaic name famously held by the rulers of Edessa.”
Boy · Indian · “Derived from the Sanskrit root for brilliance. It means something shining, magnificent, or physically radiant.”
Boy · Indian · “Sanskrit for a feeling, reflection, or virtual image. A subtle name denoting depth and perception.”
Boy · Indian · “A name for Lord Shiva, meaning the one who is the source or the origin of all existence.”
- Abhayअभय
Boy · Sanskrit · “Fearless”
- Abhedअभेद
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Abheda', meaning non-duality, unity, or identical.”
- Abheyअभय
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of Abhay, from Sanskrit meaning fearless or without dread.”
Unisex · Indian · “Fearless or brave”
- Abhikஅபிக்
Boy · Tamil · “A charming name meaning beloved or one who is affectionate, reflecting a personality that is easy to love and cherish.”
Boy · Indian · “Another name for Vishnu”
Boy · Indian · “Derived from the Sanskrit root meaning different or distinct. It signifies being unique or individualistic.”
Boy · Indian · “A cowherd, Name of dynasty”
- Abhitअभीत
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'abhita', meaning fearless or undaunted.”
Boy · Bengali · “A Sanskrit-derived word meaning fearless. It is used to signify courage and the absence of intimidation in a person.”
- Abhraஅப்ரா
Boy · Tamil · “A name signifying a cloud, representing a person who is as vast and refreshing as the sky above, bringing coolness and peace.”
Boy · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning moving towards the fire. A symbolic name often used in ritualistic contexts to represent spiritual growth.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of aviah: my father is lord; derived from aviah, my father is lord”
Unisex · International · “My father is God”
Boy · Italian · “Means "the first" or "the beginning"; an Italian name derived from Greek and Latin roots.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name for boys meaning 'God is my father,' expressing a deep familial connection to the divine.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “He is my father.”
- Abijaअबीज
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'abija', meaning seedless or without origin (referring to the soul).”
Unisex · Indian · “One who is dear or beloved”
Unisex · Indian · “Meaning 'competent' or 'capable', often used in Tamil and Malayalam contexts.”
Boy · Indian · “A shorter, modern derivative meaning the beginning. Used to signify a person who acts as a pioneer or the start of a legacy.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name for boys translating to 'father of praise,' suggesting a heritage of worship and honor.”
Boy · Indian · “Conquering water”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Father of light; father is light, or father of light. the old testament abner was sauls cousin and army commander, a clever strategist. abner became fashionable after the reformation. lil abner, was the hero of a comic strip by cartoonist al capp”
Boy · Arabic · “Servant of God”
Boy · Arabic · “Servant of God”
Boy · Arabic · “Servant of God”
Boy · Arabic · “Servant of God”
- Aboniঅবনী
Boy · Bengali · “From Sanskrit 'avani', meaning the earth.”
Boy · Arabic · “Servant of God”
Boy · Persian · “Noble, glorious”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Father of nations; high father. exalted father. in genesis 17 the old testament patriarch abrams name was changed to abraham when it was revealed he would be father of the hebrew nation”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of abraham: father of many; variation of abraham, father of many; variant of abram exalted father”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of abraham: father of many; derived from abraham, father of many”
Boy · Portuguese · “Derived from the Hebrew name meaning father of many.”
Unisex · Arabic · “Peity.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A variant spelling of Abraham, meaning "father of many nations" in Hebrew.”
Boy · Indian · “A term implying something precious like God. Used as an expression of endearment, suggesting the child is a divine treasure.”
Boy · Hungarian · “A diminutive form of Ábrahám, meaning father of a multitude.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A variant of the name Abraham, a Hebrew name meaning father of multitudes.”
Unisex · Indian · “Peace; peaceful”
Unisex · Indian · “Gift of the rain”
Boy · Arabic · “Brave, valiant, fearless warrior”
Boy · International · “Abounding or plentiful”
Boy · African · “Means "the one who is born on a market day," a name of Idoma origin from Nigeria.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning white or pure, notably held by a narrator of hadith in Islamic historical traditions.”
Unisex · African · “A name of African origin meaning clearer or more distinct. It describes a person who is exceptionally eloquent and articulate.”
Boy · African · “This name of African origin means white, bright, or brilliant. It is often used to symbolize innocence and pure light.”
- Abzalअफ़ज़ल
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Arabic origin meaning 'most excellent' or 'superior'.”
Boy · Persian · “Strong, powerful”
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