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
Eeren		Boy	Lovable and caring person
Eesaa		Boy	Providing salvation; prophet's name
Eesho		Boy	A form of Jesus; Son of God
Eessa		Boy	Lebanese variation of Jesus; Devoted to God
Efram		Boy	Fruitful; Productive
Efrat		Boy	Fruitful place; Abundance
Efrem		Boy	Fruitful
Efren		Boy	Fruitful
Efron		Boy	Young deer; Biblical place name; Bird
Egbin		Boy	A blunt; Informal person; Honorable
Eggen		Boy	Patronymic from Egge; Ridge or edge
Egill		Boy	Terror; One who terrorizes others
Egred		Boy	A sweet singing bird
Egric		Boy	One who is eternal and self loving
Ehaan		Boy	Full moon; A full bright moon
Ehsan		Boy	Powerful; Kindness; Graciousness; Generosity; Charity
Eidef		Boy	A wealthy gift from the god almighty
Eiger		Boy	Sharp like a javelin; very strong
Eigil		Boy	The one who inspires fright in the hearts
Eijaz		Boy	Miracle; Wonder; Blessings
Eilam		Boy	Eternal
Eilan		Boy	An oak tree; Tree
Eiler		Boy	Firm edge; Hard blade
Eilif		Boy	One or only descendant; Immortal
Einan		Boy	One with very pretty Eyes
Einar		Boy	One army; One warrior
Eiran		Boy	He who is awake and vigilant
Eisen		Boy	Ironworker; Smith, An ironmonger
Eitan		Boy	Enduring; Firm
Eitel		Boy	Shining sword
Eitri		Boy	Name of a mythical dwarf
Ejaaz		Boy	A miracle; they are majestic and have analytical mind
Ejder		Boy	Dragon; one with a serious and thoughtful nature
Ekada		Boy	They are first one; The chosen one
Ekagr		Boy	Focused; Firm; One who has complete concentration; Poised; Peaceful; Stable
Ekala		Boy	One who is solitary and single
Ekama		Boy	One who is unique and peerless
Ekana		Boy	One of many names of Lord Vishnu signifying him as the proposer
Ekant		Boy	Solitude; Loneliness; One who is self-sufficient
Ekata		Boy	First; Single; Lonely; Oneself; Solitude
Ekath		Boy	One Soul; One Inner Heart; Single Spirit
Ekbal		Boy	One who has success kissing his feet
Ekbir		Boy	The one who is the only brave person
Ekdak		Boy	One who is identical
Ekerd		Boy	A sacred individual; God loving
Ekesa		Boy	A sole and majestic God
Ekiya		Boy	Unity; Union; Joined; Combined
Ekjot		Boy	God is one single being
Ekong		Boy	War or battle
Ekram		Boy	Honour
Ekrem		Boy	He who is most noble or most respected
Ekval		Boy	Butterfly; Beautiful and free spirited
Elais		Boy	Yahweh is life giving
Elang		Boy	Falcon
Elash		Boy	Shining; A Horse of the Sun; A Sage inscribed in Rig Veda; Name of sage who was helped by Indra against Surya
Elave		Boy	A highly intellectual person
Eldad		Boy	God has loved
Eldan		Boy	One who resides in the valley of the elves
Eldar		Boy	Country's possessor; Fiery warrior
Elden		Boy	Ella's hill; Sacred hill; Old friend; Light; Ray
Elder		Boy	Older
Eldid		Boy	One who is a believer in God
Eldin		Boy	Wise guardian; Faith; Religion
Eldon		Boy	Ella's hill; Sacred hill
Eldra		Boy	Elderly person; Senior citizen
Eldur		Boy	One who is from the Elder tree
Elend		Boy	Sun's first ray
Eleos		Boy	One who can appreciate the beautiful nature
Elery		Boy	Cheerful; A Welsh river; Alder nook
Elesh		Boy	King; Ruler; Emperor; Leader; Chief
Elewa		Boy	They are exciting and determined
Elgan		Boy	Bright
Elgar		Boy	One who shines like a spear
Elger		Boy	Noble spear; Prepared; Elf spear
Elgin		Boy	High-minded; Intelligent
Elham		Boy	A beautiful inspiration
Eliab		Boy	God is my father
Eliah		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Eliam		Boy	God's people
Elias		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Eliaz		Boy	My God is strong; Yahweh is my God
Eliel		Boy	My God is God
Eliet		Boy	A crusader who understands his God
Elige		Boy	One who has very big ideas
Elihu		Boy	My God is he
Elija		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Elika		Boy	A blooming, fruitful tree; Bright; Noble; My God is an oath
Elind		Boy	Dawn
Elior		Boy	My God is my light
Eliot		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Eliud		Boy	God is grandeur; God is my praise
Eljah		Boy	God is all-powerful and and mighty
Eljas		Boy	Where Yahweh is the God
Eljin		Boy	Intelligent; High-minded
Elkan		Boy	God has purchased
Elkin		Boy	God has purchased
Ellam		Boy	All; Everything; The Entire Universe; All inclusive; Whole
Ellar		Boy	Cheerful
Eller		Boy	Cheerful; The other Aenor; One who lived by an alder tree
Ellis		Boy	My God is Yahweh

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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