Five Letter Boy Names

A variation of the Arabic name Uwais, this animal-inspired name was a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2023. It ultimately derives from an archaic Arabic word for wolf and is notably borne by cricketer Owais Shah, praise poet (or Sana Khawan) Owais Raza Qadri, and comedian Owais Khan.

A unisex Nahuatl name with a strong and stylish sound, but a meaning that some might find off-putting.

This variation of Ivan, itself a form of John, entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2022. Double As are trending across the states, such as Saanvi and Aarush, and Ivaan is running right along with them — all the way into the Top 1000 in 2022.

The unlikely name of the hero of Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake, named for an author his father revered.

Variant of Eskil, from the Old Norse name Asketill.

Derived from an Old Norse name meaning "thunder wolf", but long associated with the Swedish/Danish/Norwegian word tolv "twelve" and therefore given to the twelfth child of the family.

Friso is a name that refers to Frisian person living in the Dutch province of Friesland. The name has become more popular in recent years as it was used for a member of the Dutch royal family, making it one of the more adventurous royal baby names.

A popular boy name in Iceland, possibly related to the color maroon, or a short form of names starting with Mar-.

When actress Shannyn Sossamon dubbed her newborn Audio Science, it sent out some definite shock waves. We don't recommend Audio or Video for even the most intrepid baby namer.

Quirky choice for a noodle-lover.

An old-timey nickname for Derrick that has since been forgotten.

With the fast-rising Jonah having cracked the Top 200 and the more surname-esque Jonas not far behind, parents who love this Biblical classic may want a more unique alternative. Yonas is the variation used in Ethiopia, carrying the same sweet and gentle meaning "dove", along with the associations with the Old Testament prophet who was famously swallowed by a whale.