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
Kunna		Boy	Good Hindu; Pure; One with good qualities
Kunsh		Boy	Speak; Shine
Kuper		Boy	The meaning of the name is Copper
Kuppa		Boy	Attitude; Outlook; Feelings; Thoughts;
Kuppu		Boy	Prince; Heir to thrown; Royal Descendant
Kurma		Boy	Kurma means a Tortoise
Kurmi		Boy	Name of a Hindu caste; Derived from Sanskrit word Krishi meaning cultivation
Kuruk		Boy	Native American - Bear; The names Kuruc and Kuruck are derivatives of Kuruk
Kurus		Boy	Name of many Persian Kings and Rulers
Kushi		Boy	Joy; Happiness
Kuval		Boy	Wise one
Kuvam		Boy	The sun star
Kuvar		Boy	Scent
Kuzma		Boy	Order; Decency
Kvanh		Boy	Melodious sounds
Kwaku		Boy	One who is born on a Wednesday
Kwame		Boy	Born on a Saturday
Kwasi		Boy	Born on a Sunday
Kwesi		Boy	Born on Sunday
Kyden		Boy	Narrow little fire; Strength; Round; Gentle
Kylan		Boy	Narrows; Channel; Strait
Kylar		Boy	Narrows; Channel; Strait
Kylen		Boy	Boomerang; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Kyler		Boy	Archer; Narrows; Channel; Strait; Victory of the people; Hole
Kylon		Boy	Club footed; Bandy legged;
Kymmy		Boy	Bold; Brave
Kynan		Boy	Chief
Kyong		Boy	Brightness
Kyoya		Boy	Mirror; Respectful second son
Kyran		Boy	Beam of light; Black
Kyree		Boy	Benevolent; Noble lord or lady
Kyril		Boy	Lordly
Kyrin		Boy	Black; Dark-haired
Kyron		Boy	Hands; Skilled with the hands; Black; Black-haired
Kyros		Boy	Young; Forward-looking; Humiliator of the enemy; Lord
Kyrra		Boy	Black
Kyrus		Boy	Young; Forward-looking; Humiliator of the enemy
Kyson		Boy	Son of Ky; Firebrand
Kyung		Boy	Capital city; Scenery; View; Respect; Honor
Kywan		Boy	The God is full of mercy
Laabh		Boy	Profit; Yield; Earned; Gain
Laaiq		Boy	Suitable; Eligible
Laban		Boy	White
Labib		Boy	Intelligent; Wise; Sensible
Labid		Boy	Shovel; Spade; Companion
Labon		Boy	White; Bright
Labor		Boy	To work
Lache		Boy	A person who lives near a water body
Ladan		Boy	Healthy; Flower
Ladde		Boy	He who attends
Laddy		Boy	Small boy; A lad
Laden		Boy	Invite the guest; Heavily loaded
Ladon		Boy	Greek river God; Greek dragon or serpent; Excellence of religion
Laeeq		Boy	Able; Suitable; Decent; Intelligent
Lagan		Boy	Appropriate time; Devotion; Love; Attachment
Laghu		Boy	Lovely; Pure; Young; Faultless; Quick; Light; Bright; Brilliant
Lagna		Boy	Auspicious moment or time; One of many names of Lord Ganesh
Lagot		Boy	To prepare
Lahab		Boy	Flame
Laham		Boy	Intuition; Wisdom
Lahan		Boy	Little bright-headed one
Lahar		Boy	Small wave
Laigh		Boy	Healer
Laine		Boy	Wave; Torch
Laird		Boy	Lord; Owner of estate or homestead
Laith		Boy	Lion; Brave; Name of a Scottish village
Lajos		Boy	Famos holiness
Lakar		Boy	Challenge
Lakin		Boy	Weary; Delicate
Laksh		Boy	Aim; Goal; Observe; Target; Sign; Mark; Quality; Goal
Lalan		Boy	Nurturing; Fostering; Encouraging; Developing; To care
Lalat		Boy	Name of a Raag; Fortune; Destiny
Lalil		Boy	Evening Sun; Radiant and Red setting Sun; Brilliant red like dusk sky
Lalip		Boy	A person who has auspicious marks
Lalit		Boy	Playful; Charming; Desirable
Lalji		Boy	Lovely; Beloved; Dear one; Red color; Pampered; Close to heart; A variant of Lal
Lalla		Boy	Tulip; Lady
Lalli		Boy	Big; Moon
Laloo		Boy	Innocent; Childlike; Naive
Lalor		Boy	A Pariah; Leper
Lamar		Boy	Of the sea; Liquid gold
Lambi		Boy	Little doe; A lamb
Lamee		Boy	One who is hidden; One who hides his true nature
Lamel		Boy	God's peace or peace from God
Lamon		Boy	Gentle
Lance		Boy	Weapon; Land
Lando		Boy	Land; Lance
Landy		Boy	Long hill; Land ruler; Silk
Lange		Boy	Long; Tall one
Lanny		Boy	The Lands that are Legendary and Famous
Lantz		Boy	Spear; Yiddish form of Lancer
Lanzo		Boy	Land; Spear; Lance
Laran		Boy	The psychic powers and abilities of the Comyn Cast; Thief in French
Larar		Boy	The rising of the Sun at dawn
Larin		Boy	From Laurentum
Larke		Boy	A songbird
Laron		Boy	A thief
Larry		Boy	From Laurentum
Larue		Boy	Red-haired; The street; Friend
Laslo		Boy	Glorious rule

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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