Five Letter Boy Names

Sekou, also written as Sékou, is a given name as well as a title synonymous with the Arabic Sheikh. It comes from the Fula language of West Africa, and is widely used among the Fula people.

This short form of Antonio has long been used as an independent name, and would make a strong international choice.

A geographical name in Israel, where Mount Nitai is located.

Timeo is a Top 100 name in France but is virtually unknown in the English-speaking world. Appearing briefly in the New Testament and related to Timon, a Shakespearean name, Timeo is a valid possibility for parents looking for an unusual name with cross-cultural cred.

Malek may be a variation of the more popular Malik, but it's most familiar via actor Ramy Malek.

A super quirky and upbeat choice, if it can ever shake off its ubiquitous-guy Woody Allen identity.

For basketball fans, in honor of Magic Johnson. Or anyone who believes in magic.

Shady, leafy nature-boy name.

Although it connotes a sense of well-being, not likely to be a popular choice.

A variant of Madden or Madigan, cool surnames which ultimately derive from the Irish Gaelic word for "dog".

Irrevocably tied to long-lived, controversial South Carolina senator Strom (born James) Thurman; Strom, which sounds like an anagram of Storm, was his mother's maiden name. With a stretch, you might consider this one of the German names for boysthat's also a nature name.

The Anglophile Howard.

Perky Cherokee boy name with a great meaning. Foxes symbolize cleverness and playfulness in Cherokee culture.