Five Letter Boy Names

Masculine name in the Choctaw tradition.

The traditional spelling of River is currently in the US and the UK Top 200s, where it ranks as a solidly unisex option. Ryver, with its edgy Y and sharper, less tranquil vibe has yet to catch up, perhaps because its similarity to Ryder might lead to mispronunciations. Nevertheless, in 2023 it was given to 80 American boys - and to 70 girls - making it an equally unisex choice as River, with a contemporary (though possibly confusing) twist.

A modern invention with a number of possible origins, Kyair has doubled in use since 2020. While the spelling Kyaire is currently favored, Kyair is sleek and concise, gives you the nickname Ky, and the feel of popular choices like Kaiser and Kairo.

This Japanese name is used for both boys and girls.

At one time, the surname Poole denoted someone who lived near a pool. Not in the chlorinated sense — pool was another word for pond.

A handsome boy name that could lead to the cool nickname Otto.

This recent riff on the theme of Kevin has a pleasant sound but no real history or meaning.

Unisex Japanese name with broad appeal.

A cute name for a pet — maybe a particularly noisy pup.

Unisex name from the Qu'aran.