Five Letter Boy Names

Baran is barely known in the US -- unless it's mistaken for royal moniker and Trump son name Baron -- but it might make a perfect choice for a boy born under the sign of Aries.

Traditional African name made cartoonish by the Disney character in The Lion King. In Shona it means "strength".

A relatively popular Arabic name that featured in the French Top 500 for much of the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st. It is also used as a given name in Turkey, Iran and Israel, as well as being a relatively common surname (also spelled Nader). Notable bearers include an 18th century Shah of Iran, a 19th century King of Afghanistan and a former Prime Minister of Jordan.

Hundreds of families have adopted this Scottish name, attracted by its trendy Ty beginning and upbeat second syllable. (Tyrell and Tyrese are also increasing in popularity. ) Tyree Glenn was a great jazz trombonist.

While Kaya is used predominantly as a feminine name in English speaking countries, it is also a Turkish masculine name with a rugged meaning. It has ranked in the English and Welsh Top 1000 for boys several times since the 90s and was given to 18 boys in the US in a recent year.

Italian surname most Americans will associate with actress Edie Falco, of Sopranos fame.

Baris has the advantage of sounding familiar but being rare and unusual. The peaceful meaning is another plus.

This Turkish word name literally translates to "peak," referring to that of a mountain.

Kasen is one of several linked names, all spelled differently and pronounced the same. Kayson is the most popular spelling of the name, but they include Cason, Casen, Cayson and so on.

Creative variation on Peter.

Cabot is an attractive English surname associated with the daring early Italian-born British explorer known as John Cabot; his birth name was Giovanni Caboto.

Heard in both Italy and Spain, Tulio could make a more unusual alternative to Julio. Or with the rediscovery of many Roman names, you might want to go to the original Tullius, the middle name of the philosopher and statesman Cicero.

Akari is a feminine name in Japan but gender-neutral in the US, with a slight edge as a masculine name.

God of war in Lithuanian mythology. According to legend, worshippers of Kovas would sacrifice black horses to him.

Any name that means handsome has something going for it, and Nohea may appeal especially due to its proximity to the popular Noah.

Japanese city name not yet on the map for babies, but why not?

This name of a legendary Welsh prince could serve as a more original alternative to Adam or Aidan, though it does sound a tad chemical.