7499 Popular 5-Letter Baby Boy Names With Meanings

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When confused about choosing a short or long name for your son, take the middle way out and go for a medium-length name. Five-letter baby boy names are neither short nor long, they are of average length. They are neither too simple nor too complicated. They strike the perfect balance by being short enough to be memorable and long enough to carry a significant meaning. These titles are beacons of ancient beliefs and traditions. They are connected to an element of nature, human qualities, family values, or religious figures. They belong to different backgrounds and hold varied meanings. Astrologers believe that people with five-letter names are adventure seekers. Their quest for adventure often sees them trying and experimenting with new things. Some names are so adaptable that they are accepted in different languages with different meanings. For instance, Simon means ‘flat-nosed’ in Greek and ‘to listen’ in Hebrew. Similarly, some five-letter names are so versatile that they have multiple meanings in the same language. The Hebrew name Aaron means ‘high mountain’ and ‘enlightened.’ Parents can look for five-letter names for their little prince from this category with ample options. The wide variety allows you to find a name that reflects style, classic or contemporary. Many of these names have transcended cultures and generations, proving their universal appeal. If you are looking for a baby boy name that is popular, meaningful, and suitable for your adventurous little man, this list is perfect for you. Here are popular five-letter baby boy names with meanings you may want to look at.

Name		Gender	Meaning
A-wut		Boy	Weapon
Aaban		Boy	Name of an angel; Clear; Eloquent; Lucid; Waters
Aabid		Boy	Devout; Adorer; Worshipper
Aabis		Boy	Lucky; Grim-faced; Fierce-faced
Aadam		Boy	Father of mankind
Aadan		Boy	One who is adorned; One who brings beauty
Aaden		Boy	Fire; Little fire
Aadhi		Boy	First; Foremost; Beginning; Superior; Half; Belonging to Aditi
Aadil		Boy	Righteous; Honest; Fair; High in moral and virtue; Sanctimonious
Aadir		Boy	Origin; Beginning; Point of space or time where anything begins; Source
Aadit		Boy	Sun; Learned; First
Aadiv		Boy	Delicate; Sensitive
Aadne		Boy	Eagle; In Norway, it is the variant spelling of Adne
Aagar		Boy	A person having an interest in Music; Excelling in music
Aagha		Boy	TSomeone in control over something; Lord; Chief
Aahad		Boy	Unity; Oneness; Harmony
Aahan		Boy	Day; First ray of light
Aahid		Boy	One who is devoted. Committed; Loyal
Aahil		Boy	King; Monarch; Great ruler; Great king
Aahir		Boy	Dazzling; Brilliant; Cowherd
Aahva		Boy	Beloved; One who is greatly loved; Dear to the heart
Aaish		Boy	God's blessings; Bestowment by God
Aakar		Boy	Shape; To Form; To Materialize; To evolve; To develop; A variant of the name Akar
Aakav		Boy	Shape; To Form; To Materialize; To evolve; To develop; A variant of the name Akar
Aakif		Boy	The act of being strongly bonded towards someone or attached; One who stays at the mosque to worship Allah; One who stays away from people to dedicate himself to Allah
Aakil		Boy	Intelligent; Sensible; Wise
Aalam		Boy	Learned; Scholar; Expert; World; Universe
Aalap		Boy	Musical Prelude; Conversation; Prelude to a raga; Skilled in music
Aalee		Boy	Noble and majestic; Highly impressive; Awe-inspiring
Aalif		Boy	The one that is sympathetic or compassionate; Affectionate to others
Aalim		Boy	Expert; Learned; Scholar
Aalok		Boy	Divine light; Pure
Aamer		Boy	Prosperous; Full of life
Aamil		Boy	A doer; Hardworking; Striver; Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; One who hopes; To close the eyes
Aamin		Boy	The one having a great grace of God; The one who is divine
Aamir		Boy	Prosperous; Substantial; Commander
Aamod		Boy	Pleasure; Pleasant; Accept; Be glad; Rejoice
Aamon		Boy	Powerful; Secretive; Mysterious
Aanal		Boy	Fire; God of fire
Aanan		Boy	Appearance; Face; Countenance; Approval; Permit; Moral support
Aanat		Boy	One who is humble and very courteous
Aanav		Boy	Humane; Fine; Minute
Aanay		Boy	Another name of Lord Ganesha
Aandi		Boy	Other name of Lord Murugan
Aanga		Boy	Yard
Aansh		Boy	Portion; Excerpt; Part
Aapal		Boy	Regard; sentiment of affection; esteem; respect
Aaqaa		Boy	The supreme owner or father; Having full authority
Aaqib		Boy	Successor; The follower of Allah; Follower
Aaqil		Boy	Intelligent; Knowledgeable; Wise
Aarab		Boy	the one very capacious and powerful
Aaraf		Boy	The knowledgeable one
Aaran		Boy	Light bringer; Exalted; Enlightened; Strong; Mountain of strength
Aarav		Boy	Peaceful melody; A calm noise
Aaren		Boy	Exalted; Lofty; Inspired; High mountain; Light bringer
Aarib		Boy	Winner; Successful; Brilliant; Clever; Intelligent; Handsome
Aaric		Boy	Graceful ruler; High mountain; Exalted
Aarif		Boy	Acquainted; Knowledgeable; Devotee; Knowing; Aware
Aarit		Boy	One who seeks the right direction; Correct path
Aariv		Boy	King of wisdom; Rainforest
Aariz		Boy	Rain-bearing cloud; Intelligent; Respectable; Leader
Aaroh		Boy	the one having high qualities as a mountain
Aaron		Boy	Exalted; High mountain
Aarsh		Boy	Ancient; Words of the Rishis
Aarth		Boy	The meaning; Red Glimpse; God; Supreme Being; Creator
Aarul		Boy	being brilliant
Aasaf		Boy	the one who is very clear or lined up
Aasal		Boy	Late afternoons or evenings
Aashu		Boy	Another name of Lord Shiva
Aasif		Boy	An Able Minister
Aasil		Boy	Aggression; To assault cruelly and constantly
Aasim		Boy	Guardian; Protector; Savior; Handsome
Aasir		Boy	One with a captivating and fascinating personality
Aasit		Boy	Black Stone
Aasra		Boy	Sahara; Help; Anchor; To serve
Aasvi		Boy	Little Mare
Aatif		Boy	Kind; Affectionate
Aatma		Boy	Soul; Light of the Lord; A deeply felt emotion
Aaush		Boy	Long Life; A variant name of Aayush
Aavai		Boy	Arrive; To come
Aayam		Boy	Dimensions; extension in time
Aayan		Boy	Long night; God's gift; Watchful
Aayiz		Boy	Replacement; Something given to you in place of something you have lost
Aazam		Boy	Someone supreme; Powerful
Aazan		Boy	form of prayer
Aazar		Boy	The ninth month of celebration
Aazif		Boy	the harvest
Aazil		Boy	Unexpected; independent; ambitious
Aazim		Boy	Determined; Intend; Great; Magnificient; Savior; Defender
Aazir		Boy	Powerful or Noble
Abaan		Boy	Clear; Eloquent; Lucid; October
Abaas		Boy	Like a lion
Abahh		Boy	An astrologer of Al Mamun; The nickname of al Hasan Ibn Ibrahim
Abani		Boy	Planet Earth
Abann		Boy	Someone who is tall; Strong
Abasi		Boy	Being Stern and strict
Abbar		Boy	Someone strong
Abbas		Boy	Austere; Lion
Abbes		Boy	A lion who has a ruthless face
Abbey		Boy	My father is joy

Infographic: 8 Five-Letter Baby Boy Names Signifying Human Qualities

Most parents want their child to become an ideal human being and bear a name corresponding to a positive quality they can eventually imbibe. It may be a physical quality or one that enhances the mind. Here are five-letter names that refer to qualities that are desirable and admirable.

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