Five Letter Boy Names

He can get it for you wholesale.

Confident Middle Eastern choice. Children will relate to the Rafiki form via the wise guru in Disney's "The Lion King."

Authentically spelled İlkin, this would be an unusual (to English speakers) pick for a firstborn boy.

The original spelling Ayman is much more common around the world, and would likely be considered more fashionable in the US, with its Y.

This variation of Ahmad is one of the most popular Arabic names among Muslim families the world over and is now the most used spelling in the USA. It shares the same root as other popular Arabic names, including Muhammad and Hamid.

Loyal is one of the few virtue names suitable for boys, an honorable and principled Boy Scout-esque appellation with a surprisingly long and distinguished history.

Too tied to those well-publicized twins.

A Portuguese classic, typically spelled with a tilde over the A. Many members of the Portuguese royal family were named João, and today it’s associated with a number of Portuguese and Brazilian footballers.

Futuristic variation of Cyrus. Cyrax is a character in the Mortal Kombat video game series.

One of the more accessible X names, though Xeno or Zeno might sound more modern.

If you find Grover too fusty and furry, this is a much cooler-sounding alternative.

A name given to apple--specifically crab apple--trees. The first syllable rhymes with Cal.

A sober and detached choice for a son.

An Irish county name almost exclusively used for girls now. Kerrigan would be a more modern and masculine choice.

This variation of Idris brings Edward into the mix.

Possible Gaelic alternative to Kevin and Devon.

Interesting Native-American choice that could be taken for Greek.

Kamau is from the Kikuyu language native to Kenya. It is recognizable as the middle name of comedian W. Kamau Bell.

Strong name, with a regal, romantic natural imagery image.