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
Pagga		Boy	A versatile, proud, and attractive being
Pahul		Boy	Baptism ceremony of Sikhs
Paine		Boy	Outlying village; Countryman; Peasant
Pajas		Boy	A vital and versatile individual; resourceful
Paksh		Boy	Time of the lunar phase of the month; Fortnight
Palak		Boy	An eyelid; Eyelash; Twinkling of the eye; Guardian
Palin		Boy	Small; Humble; Person from Poling; One who serves at the table
Palti		Boy	One who is liberated by the God; escape
Paltu		Boy	A very sweet name
Pambe		Boy	Decorated
Pamir		Boy	Mountain range
Panas		Boy	Immortal
Panav		Boy	Musical instrument; Prince
Pandi		Boy	Scholar; Learned
Pandu		Boy	Pale or yellowish; Whitish
Panit		Boy	A person who is admired and is always happy
Panju		Boy	One who has a smooth-natured personality
Panos		Boy	All holy; Devoted to the gods; Sacred
Panth		Boy	A road; An Indian religious path established by a religious leader
Panuk		Boy	Island
Panvi		Boy	Name of Lord Shiva; majestic
Paolo		Boy	Humble; Small
Pappu		Boy	A sweet person
Pappy		Boy	Father
Parag		Boy	Pollen grains; Nectar
Paraj		Boy	A ride; has a heavenly body and mind
Param		Boy	First; The highest; Blue; Green
Paran		Boy	Beauty; Glory; Life; Breath; Satisfaction; Foreigner; God as the Supreme Being; The first meal after a fast; Blue; Green
Paras		Boy	Stone which converts metal to precious gems
Parav		Boy	A name given to a learned sage
Pardu		Boy	Strong; Handsome; Powerful; Mighty; One of the many names of Arjuna
Parin		Boy	Lord Ganesha
Paris		Boy	Lover; Capital city of France
Parka		Boy	A variant of Parke; Park keeper; Keeper of the park; Type of coat jacket
Parke		Boy	Park keeper; Of the forest
Parle		Boy	Determined like a little rock
Parna		Boy	The soothing sound of Om
Parsa		Boy	A pious and chaste individual
Parth		Boy	Prince; Son of Pritha
Party		Boy	Positive spirited
Parys		Boy	A self-reliant and creative human being
Pasak		Boy	A companion; One who is a knight of the Round Table
Pasaq		Boy	One who is in service of God
Pasco		Boy	Of Easter; A variant of Pascal; A form of Pacy
Passa		Boy	A person who loves harmony; little rock
Patag		Boy	The Sun; Brilliant; Radiant and shining sun; Fire
Patak		Boy	A topographic name; Five
Patch		Boy	To fight; Rock or stone; Easter Passover; Noble; A piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or weak spot
Patel		Boy	Chief; Village headsman
Pathy		Boy	A feeling of self-reliance and practical nature
Patin		Boy	A variant of Paton; hill and stream
Patoj		Boy	Lotus; Born from water; Radiant and brilliant like a lotus
Paton		Boy	A royal and humble person
Patri		Boy	A noble patrician
Pauee		Boy	An individual whose money is paid
Pauel		Boy	One with deep desire; has artistic ability
Paull		Boy	A practical and judgemental person
Paulo		Boy	Small and humble
Pauls		Boy	A small and little being
Paulu		Boy	Small; Humble
Pauly		Boy	Little; Humble
Pavak		Boy	One who is purifying and brilliant natured
Pavao		Boy	Croatian form of Paul; Small or humble
Pavas		Boy	One who is strong like the wind
Pavel		Boy	Small; Humble
Pavin		Boy	Pure; Holy
Pavit		Boy	Sacred; Pure
Pavle		Boy	Georgian form of Paul; Small or humble
Pavlo		Boy	Small and humble
Pavol		Boy	Slovak form of Paul; Little; Humble; Small
Pawan		Boy	Purification; One who is like the wind
Pawel		Boy	One who is humble and small
Paxon		Boy	Peace
Payam		Boy	One who has an interesting message
Payas		Boy	Nectar; Milk
Payod		Boy	One who is like a vast cloud
Payoj		Boy	One who resembles a Lotus
Pazel		Boy	God's gold
Pazir		Boy	One who is good in the eyes of everyone
Peada		Boy	One who is like a Prince
Pears		Boy	A variant of Peter; piers
Pecos		Boy	Pecan
Peden		Boy	Son of Paidin
Peder		Boy	A strong individual
Pedro		Boy	Rock; Stone
Peeki		Boy	One who is at a peak or pointed hill
Peers		Boy	A rock and a stone-like person
Peetu		Boy	A nickname for Lord Shri Krishna
Pefen		Boy	Having individuality and confidence
Pegan		Boy	Rural person
Pekko		Boy	One with a sensitive and practical nature
Peleg		Boy	A division or a channel; A little river
Pella		Boy	Small; Humble
Pelle		Boy	Small; Humble
Pello		Boy	Has spiritual matters; stone man
Penka		Boy	The one from an enclosed meadow
Penko		Boy	Bulgarian diminutive of Peter; Rock
Penly		Boy	Belonging to the meadow
Peoda		Boy	A decent and admirable being
Peofa		Boy	A practical and emotional person; a rock

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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