Five Letter Boy Names

Makeo is a rare name, which peaked in usage in the USA in 2012, when it was given to six little boys. Despite this rarity, its similarity to names like Mateo (to which it is related), Arlo, etc. means it is ripe for a spike in popularity.

A combination of Cyrus and Tyler, or any similar names. It may also be a variation of the surname Seiler, which means "rope maker."

Dutch road cyclist Steven Kruijswijk introduced the world to this name when he chose it for his son born in 2016. It is related to the name Perry, which also means pear tree.

Appealing short form of the stuffy Cleveland, occasionally used on its own.

Traditionally a feminine nickname for Katherine — the male usage of Kitty is entirely made up of cats.

Best known as a hotel company, but shares some of the cool sounds of Wyatt.

A form of Matthew with a sound that is has both gentleness and flair. Well used in its native Romania, it is also in the UK Top 500.

Evans is an historic Welsh patronymic surname, derived from Evan, which is a form of John. With Evan's popularity in the U.S. and the U.K. -- it's a Top 50 names -- the stylish s-ending version may also be on the rise.

Besides having an unappealing sound, has long been identified with a much-mocked Ford car model; use of this name is now restricted to the Ford family.

A variant transcription of Russian Pyotr, and also the Polish and Belarusian form of Peter, classic and still very popular there.

This musical choice fits right in with all the new hard-working Millers and Gardeners. It's also a Scottish demonym, referring to an inhabitant of the historic Scottish county of Fife.

Over 50 baby boys were named Alpha last year, along with eight baby girls. Expect a lifetime of "alpha male" jokes, which could prove daunting or confidence-building for your own little Alpha.

Derived from the Welsh word for gold, pronounced differently from the European currency.

An increasing number of parents are using the Italian word for love as a baby name in the US.

Short form of the Afrikaans name Lodewikus.