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
Cetas		Boy	The one who has a soul, heart and mind
Cetin		Boy	The one who is strong, tough and hard
Cezar		Boy	Hairy
Chace		Boy	Class; Hunt
Chadd		Boy	Battle
Chadi		Boy	Salt; Roof; Covering; Singer
Chael		Boy	The one who resembles God
Chaga		Boy	A Goat; the one having a dominant personality
Chago		Boy	The holder of the heel; A saint
Chaim		Boy	Life
Chain		Boy	Bird catcher; Hunter
Chane		Boy	The one with a strong oak heart
Chang		Boy	Flourish; Good; Sunlight; Unrestrained
Chann		Boy	Officer of church; A young wolf
Chano		Boy	Chime; Level; Flat
Chara		Boy	Happiness; Joy; Noblewoman
Chari		Boy	Walking; Going; Moving; Being; Living
Chars		Boy	A manly farmer
Chase		Boy	To hunt; Capture; Huntsmen; Chase
Chaun		Boy	God is kind
Chayo		Boy	Rosary; A wreath of roses; Level
Chazz		Boy	Free man; Army
Checo		Boy	Servant
Chege		Boy	The Kikuyu people of Kenya
Chema		Boy	Gem; He will add; Beloved; God is with us
Chepo		Boy	God provides
Cheru		Boy	Graceful; Kind; Elegant
Chess		Boy	Camp; Fortress; Frenchman; Camp of soldiers
Cheta		Boy	Quick; Fast
Chetu		Boy	Consciousness of mind
Chevi		Boy	Personification of music
Chevy		Boy	Horseman; Knight
Chhay		Boy	An attractive and charming man
Chibi		Boy	Small
Chico		Boy	Small boy; Frenchman
Chidi		Boy	God exists
Chief		Boy	Chief; Leader
Chike		Boy	God of strength; God of power; Ground; House
Chiko		Boy	Arrow; Pledge; Thousand; Child
Chill		Boy	Farm near the well
Chima		Boy	God knows; Leave; Space time
Chinu		Boy	The small one
Chiru		Boy	Thousand; Wisdom; Precious stone; Lord
Chito		Boy	Bird; Famous battle; Tree; Sky
Chitt		Boy	Mind; Thought
Choji		Boy	Two leaders; Two butterflies
Chola		Boy	A long robe; Gown; Appearance; Physical frame; Body
Choni		Boy	A gracious being
Chord		Boy	A group of notes or strings; Musical triad
Chore		Boy	Robber; thief; someone who steals other's belongings
Chotu		Boy	Small; Young; Little; Pampered one
Chris		Boy	Follower of Christ; Bearer of Christ
Chuck		Boy	Free man; Army
Chuks		Boy	God; the Supreme immortal
Chulu		Boy	Little Bit; Small
Chung		Boy	Gentle; Virtuous; Chaste; Goblet
Ciaba		Boy	The seller of coal; A fuel obtained from the remains of dead and decaying plants
Cibba		Boy	A considerate, responsible devotee
Cicca		Boy	One who makes a living by selling coal
Cicil		Boy	Moonstone; A precious shiny gemstone
Cidda		Boy	The seller of coal; a metamorphic rock
Cihir		Boy	A bird named Chumchum
Cilas		Boy	Blind; Of the woods; Asked for; Prayed for
Cilda		Boy	One who is a seller of coal; Son of a dusky man
Cilix		Boy	The son of Agenor, popular in Greek mythology
Ciman		Boy	Curious; need to know more about something
Cinan		Boy	Head; chief; one who is the chief presider
Cinco		Boy	Tall; High
Cinon		Boy	Head; chief; leader; king
Cipio		Boy	A walking stick; something that helps a cripple to walk
Cippa		Boy	Coal seller or the son of the dark man
Cipta		Boy	To create
Ciril		Boy	The Lord; The Almighty; God; Deity
Cisco		Boy	Frenchman
Citoc		Boy	One who is the son of a dark man; an intense person
Citta		Boy	One's thoughts and intellect; one's collection of thoughts
Claas		Boy	Victory of the People; winning of the people
Clacc		Boy	The son of a man who is dark in color
Claec		Boy	Dark; not light; the shade of sky at night
Claeg		Boy	One who is subjected to death; mortal
Claes		Boy	Victory of the people
Clair		Boy	Clear; Bright; Famous
Clark		Boy	Clerk; Priest; Scribe
Claud		Boy	Lame; Disabled
Claus		Boy	Victory of the people
Clell		Boy	Descendant of the wolf family; Left-handed
Cleme		Boy	Tender; gentle; good natured; lenient; understanding
Clemo		Boy	The Cornish diminutive of Clement or Clemence; Mild or merciful
Cleon		Boy	Glory
Clerc		Boy	Derived from the word clerk or secretary; Intelligent
Cleto		Boy	Invoked
Cleve		Boy	Cliff; Rock; Steep descent; Cliff land
Cliff		Boy	Ford near a slope; Settlement near a cliff; Cliff
Clift		Boy	A cliff or slope; a ridge located at the corner of a river
Clint		Boy	Settlement on River Glyme
Clive		Boy	Cliff
Cloru		Boy	Sicilian form of Chlorus meaning pale green
Cloud		Boy	A condensed form of water vapor present in the atmosphere; Famous ruler; Famous wolf
Cloyd		Boy	From the River Clyde
Clyce		Boy	An era; A phase; A course of time

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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