7500 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
Babel		Boy	A confused person; Confusion; Foreign
Baber		Boy	Tiger; Yellow-black striped cat; Laurel
Babil		Boy	City of Babylon; Gateway of God
Babul		Boy	Father; Babul tree
Babur		Boy	Tiger; Yellow-black striped cat
Bacga		Boy	One who is quick-minded and versatile
Bacha		Boy	Child
Bacon		Boy	Bacon meat; Someone who sold pork; To fight
Badal		Boy	Cloud; Change; Replacement; Alteration
Badam		Boy	Almond
Badan		Boy	A wild Boar; majestic and expressive
Badda		Boy	One with old and thin skin
Baden		Boy	Son of Bade
Bader		Boy	Bath attendant; Full moon
Badia		Boy	Artistic creation
Badih		Boy	Able to improvise; One who is witty and creative
Badij		Boy	One who is responsive to feelings
Badil		Boy	One who has many abilities and uniqueness
Badir		Boy	A full moon
Badiy		Boy	One who is beautiful by birth
Badri		Boy	Full moon; Jujube tree
Badru		Boy	Full Moon; A variant of the name Badr
Baega		Boy	One who keeps the pace of time
Baegi		Boy	A clever minded and self sufficient individual
Bagga		Boy	Pure and White
Baghl		Boy	An Ox; One who is majestic and powerful
Bagus		Boy	Handsome; Excellent
Bahaj		Boy	Jubilation; Happiness; Joy; Rejoicing; Celebration
Bahal		Boy	A trusted and efficient person; the king of tyre
Baher		Boy	A brilliant, dazzling and open hearted person
Bahij		Boy	A courageous and manly person
Bahim		Boy	One who cannot be mixed; pure
Bahir		Boy	A luminous and sparkling personality
Bahis		Boy	One who is deep rooted; explorer
Bahri		Boy	Sea; Maritime; Nautical; Marine
Bahuj		Boy	A Saint's name; efficient
Bahul		Boy	A Star; Abundant
Bahur		Boy	One who is lucid and brilliant
Baiju		Boy	A hundred; Chrysanthemum
Baika		Boy	Plum blossom
Baira		Boy	Brave; Courageous; Fearless
Baird		Boy	Son of the bard
Bairn		Boy	One who is a child at heart
Bajih		Boy	One who remains happy in every occasion
Bajul		Boy	A diligent worker
Bakht		Boy	One who is considered to be lucky for mankind
Bakir		Boy	One who can rip open; Copper; Young camel; Coming early
Bakli		Boy	Name of Blaeng's son.
Bakor		Boy	A Camel; one who is sensitive and humble
Bakri		Boy	Firstborn; First; Young camel
Bakti		Boy	An obedient boy
Bakul		Boy	Name of a sweet-smelling flower
Bakur		Boy	A baker or a thunderbolt
Balab		Boy	Very Sweet
Balai		Boy	Name of Lord Krishna's elder brother
Balaj		Boy	Spinel gemstone; Shine; Glitter
Balal		Boy	Moisture; Fresh; New
Balaq		Boy	An assortment of colors
Balar		Boy	Strength; Power; Might; Courage
Balay		Boy	Cornice or a hanging mass of hardened snow at the edge of a mountain or cliff
Balbo		Boy	Inarticulate; Mutterer; Faltering; Mumble
Balda		Boy	Bestower of Strength and Courage; A variant spelling of Balada
Baldo		Boy	Protect the king
Baldr		Boy	To be bold and brave; A prince or a lord
Balen		Boy	Mill
Baley		Boy	Bailiff
Balik		Boy	Little Boy; Young Boy; Infant Boy; Youthful Boy; Junior
Balin		Boy	Soldier; Name of one of King Arthur's knights
Balki		Boy	Kind; Like a Baby; Young noble child
Balor		Boy	Deadly one
Balta		Boy	White
Balya		Boy	Powerful; Strong; Mighty, Courageous, Child-like; The Crescent Moon`
Bamey		Boy	Brave as a bear
Banaj		Boy	Lotus; Blooming lotus; A name of Lord Krishna
Banda		Boy	The person; Young; Wild; Fierce
Bandi		Boy	Slave; Servant; One who is bounded to the Lord and his sayings
Banjo		Boy	A stringed instrument
Banke		Boy	Lord Krishna
Banko		Boy	Everlasting
Banna		Boy	Builder; Architect; Peak; Summit; A sort of carriage with four wheels
Banny		Boy	Petite and good-looking
Bansi		Boy	Flute
Banti		Boy	Ball
Banyu		Boy	Water
Bappa		Boy	Universal father
Baqai		Boy	Immortal
Baqar		Boy	To rip open
Baqat		Boy	Bouquet; Bunch of Flowers
Baqee		Boy	Remaining; Lasting
Baqer		Boy	Man Of Knowledge
Baqil		Boy	A young and handsome bloke
Baqir		Boy	To rip open
Baraj		Boy	Handsome
Barak		Boy	Blessed; Lightning
Baram		Boy	Victory over resistance; Wind; Air; Expectation; Hope
Baran		Boy	Noble warrior; Ram; Rain
Baraz		Boy	Exalted; High
Barde		Boy	One who Sings Ballads
Bardi		Boy	One who has a beard
Bardo		Boy	Small axe; Beard; Wolf

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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