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
Pujar		Boy	One who is the priest
Pujit		Boy	To be worshipped, honored, and adored
Pulak		Boy	A Gem; Husk; Bristling of the hairs of the body; Thrill
Pulan		Boy	Moon
Pulin		Boy	Beautiful; Handsome; Charming; Good Looking; Appealing
Pulta		Boy	A English male name
Pumba		Boy	To be foolish; Silly; Careless
Punag		Boy	One who is like the white flower of a lotus
Punan		Boy	A person who has a bright and clear mind
Punav		Boy	One bright like a full moon
Punit		Boy	Cleaned; Purified
Pupri		Boy	One who is like the flower petals
Purab		Boy	Eastern; Oriental
Purav		Boy	The East; The chanting voice that comes from the east
Purdy		Boy	By God
Purha		Boy	Complete; Pure
Purta		Boy	A person who is mythical
Pusan		Boy	A wise or knowing sage
Pushp		Boy	A flower-like man
Pussa		Boy	A tipsy person
Putra		Boy	To be someone's son
Putta		Boy	A baby that is small and petite
Pwyll		Boy	Wisdom; Reason
Pyara		Boy	A person who is loved
Pyare		Boy	The five Sikh men, the five beloved ones
Pybba		Boy	One who is like a small rock
Pybbi		Boy	A person who is like the small stone
Pyers		Boy	One who lives near a pier, or the boats
Pylta		Boy	One who is like a small stone
Pylyp		Boy	One who is a horse lover
Pyotr		Boy	Rock; Stone
Pytta		Boy	One small rock
Qaaid		Boy	One who is destined to be the leader of men
Qaaim		Boy	A steadfast, standing person
Qaani		Boy	One who is content with himself
Qabid		Boy	Good boy; Great child
Qabil		Boy	A person who approves something
Qabir		Boy	A grand, great man
Qabiz		Boy	One of the ninety men
Qabul		Boy	One who accepts and approves things
Qadar		Boy	Fate; Divine decree; Magnificence; Order
Qadhi		Boy	One who is the judge of justice
Qadim		Boy	Something ancient and very old
Qadir		Boy	A powerful and capable person; One of the 99 names of Allah
Qahir		Boy	A victorious one who conquers
Qalam		Boy	Pen; A type of pen made from a dried reed, used for Islamic calligraphy
Qanee		Boy	One who is satisfied with his life
Qarar		Boy	Rest; Resting
Qaree		Boy	One who reads or recites
Qarib		Boy	Close; Near
Qarin		Boy	Irritable; Impatient; Narrator of Hadith
Qarun		Boy	Soul; Self; Name of a man in Quran who is exultant in his richness
Qasif		Boy	To discover
Qasim		Boy	One who distributes goods among his people; To divide or share
Qasit		Boy	Person who is just; Fair
Qayim		Boy	Upright; True
Qazee		Boy	A judge; Justicer
Qazir		Boy	Instant; Something done instantly
Qiang		Boy	One who possesses strength
Qidam		Boy	Power of Allah; A variant spelling is Quidam meaning someone who cannot be named
Qiwam		Boy	One who gives support
Qssim		Boy	One who divides
Quade		Boy	Evil; False; Mud; Refuse; Son of Uaid; Power of the army
Quaid		Boy	Son of Uaid; Power of the army
Quang		Boy	A bright; Clear one
Quavo		Boy	Male
Qubul		Boy	Accepting Concurrence; Accepted; Appreciated; Accredited
Qudsi		Boy	One who is holy and sacred
Quene		Boy	One that advises bravely
Quent		Boy	He who is from the queen's estate
Quill		Boy	Shaft of feather; Pen made from a feather; Eagle
Quinn		Boy	Wisdom; Reason; Chief; Descendant of Conn
Quint		Boy	Fifth
Quito		Boy	The fifth one
Qusai		Boy	Strength, power, leader
Qusay		Boy	Distant
Qutab		Boy	One who is great; Noble and venerable
Qutub		Boy	A pivot; Pole or axis
Qutuz		Boy	A variant spelling is Kutuz; Name of the third Mamluk Sultans of Egypt in the Turkic line
Quzam		Boy	Violent and Quick; A Muslim Family name
Raadh		Boy	Concept; A variant form of Raadha which means success in Sanskrit
Raafe		Boy	A good companion
Raaid		Boy	Leader; Chief
Raani		Boy	A song
Raavi		Boy	Roaring; Praise
Raazi		Boy	Content
Rabah		Boy	Profitable
Rabar		Boy	One who is loving and caring towards all
Rabbi		Boy	Master; Teacher
Rabbu		Boy	The almighty
Rabee		Boy	Spring
Rabek		Boy	Lord; God; Allah; Your Lord
Raben		Boy	The king of all
Rabhu		Boy	Skillful; Prudent; Messenger; Incarnation of God; One of the names of Lord Rama or Lord Krishna
Rabie		Boy	Spring; Growth
Rabih		Boy	One who makes a profit
Raddy		Boy	A cheerful person
Radek		Boy	Happy; Willing; Glory
Raden		Boy	Advice; Counsel; Protector; Beam of light
Radey		Boy	One who gives good advice

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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