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
Kirah		Boy	Black
Kiran		Boy	Sunrays; Beam of light; Dust; Thread; Black; Dark; Dark-haired
Kirav		Boy	The Sun; Shining Sun
Kirby		Boy	Church settlement; Settlement by a church; Descendant of Cíarmhac
Kireg		Boy	Benevolence
Kiret		Boy	One who sings the glory of God
Kirik		Boy	Sparkling; Shining; Radiant; Glowing
Kiril		Boy	Lord; Lordly
Kirin		Boy	Praiser; Poet; Light beam; One who praises; Sacred creature representing beauty, grace, and knowledge
Kirip		Boy	Wishful
Kirit		Boy	Diadem; Crown; Crest; Tiara
Kiros		Boy	The king; Lord; Son; One who bestows care; A moment of divine time; Leader; Master
Kirus		Boy	Breton form of Cyrus, meaning sun
Kisan		Boy	Farmer
Kishi		Boy	Snaring of Yahweh
Kisku		Boy	The forearm; Handle of the axe
Kisna		Boy	One of many names of Lord Krishna
Kisni		Boy	Killer of Enemies; protector; defender from enemies
Kitto		Boy	Bearer of Christ; Each of two; Torture; My consecration of your name; Pure
Kittu		Boy	A cute boy; Small young boy; A diminutive name
Kivar		Boy	The Sun; Shining Sun; Bright and Brilliant like Sun
Kiyan		Boy	King; Ancient
Kjell		Boy	Kettle; Cauldron; Helmet
Klaes		Boy	The victory of the people
Klaus		Boy	Victory of the people
Kleef		Boy	One from the cliff
Kliff		Boy	Cliff
Klint		Boy	Settlement on the River Glyme; Fenced settlement
Klyve		Boy	The riverbank
Knoah		Boy	Rest; Repose; Motion
Knoxx		Boy	Round hill; Hump
Knute		Boy	Knot
Kobus		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Kodey		Boy	Gives a helping hand
Kodie		Boy	Descendant of the helpful one; Son of Odo; Helpful
Koehn		Boy	Daring and experienced counsel
Kohav		Boy	Star; Shining like a Star; Brilliant and prominent like a star
Kohei		Boy	Happiness; Good luck; Peace; Flat
Kohen		Boy	Priest
Kohid		Boy	A surname of Indian origin
Kojii		Boy	Abundance and two
Kokan		Boy	Ancient reflection
Kokil		Boy	Nightingale; Cuckoo; One who can sing sweetly
Kolar		Boy	Occupational name derived from the Slavic kolar meaning cartwright; Wheelwright
Kolbe		Boy	Club; Mace
Kolby		Boy	Coal town; Dark town
Kolin		Boy	Victory of the people
Kolja		Boy	Victor of the people
Kolli		Boy	One who is bald
Koloa		Boy	Wealth; A wealthy man
Kolya		Boy	Victory of the people
Koman		Boy	King
Komya		Boy	Quick Thinker; Intelligent; Clever
Konda		Boy	Hill; Rice paddy
Kondo		Boy	Warrior; War
Konni		Boy	Honest advisor
Konor		Boy	One who loves hounds or wolves
Konva		Boy	Talented
Korah		Boy	Frost; To make oneself bald
Koran		Boy	Spear
Koray		Boy	Ember moon
Korey		Boy	In a cauldron or hollow
Korie		Boy	Maiden; In a cauldron or hollow
Kosal		Boy	Clever or magical.
Kosey		Boy	The meaning of the name Kosey is Lion
Kosta		Boy	Steadfast; Constant
Kotta		Boy	Kotta means Forth
Kouki		Boy	Bright light; Hopeful future; Bright and happy
Kouta		Boy	Peace;Thick; Big; Great
Kovid		Boy	Wise; Astute; Intelligent; Expert
Kovit		Boy	Kovit means He who is an Expert
Koyan		Boy	The name means Birdlike
Kraig		Boy	The name means Rock
Krama		Boy	The order or the numbers of anything
Kratu		Boy	Vedic Ritual which will inspire and enlight
Kripl		Boy	A spontaneous and nature loving person
Krish		Boy	Black or dark
Kriss		Boy	A Christian; Bearing Christ
Kritu		Boy	Kritu means A Perfect and Handsome One
Krivi		Boy	Doing; Performing
Krsto		Boy	Cross
Krtya		Boy	The name means Achievement
Kruno		Boy	Short form of Krunoslav. It means glory to the crown.
Kruse		Boy	A nickname of a person with a curly hair
Krush		Boy	Happy; Delighted; Glad; A representation of name of Lord Krishna
Ksama		Boy	Ksama means He is The King
Ksaya		Boy	Ksaya means Dominion
Kuber		Boy	God of wealth
Kueng		Boy	The name means Universe
Kugan		Boy	Kugan means Son of Lord Shiva
Kukil		Boy	Kukil means Koyal Birds Sound
Kulik		Boy	Well Born; Born in a good Clan; Well Born in good Kul; From Good Family
Kulin		Boy	A Person Born in a Royal Family; Born in a good Clan; Well Born in good Kul
Kulon		Boy	Kulon means the West
Kumar		Boy	Boy; Son
Kumbh		Boy	Name of a Rashi; A variant of Kumbha meaning Pot or Pitcher which had the immortal nectar
Kumur		Boy	Prince; Heir to thrown; Royal Descendant
Kunal		Boy	Lotus
Kunik		Boy	Name of a minister of Dhritharastra
Kunja		Boy	Grove of Trees; In Sanskrit it means thicket

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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