Traditional Africans tend to name their children based on the circumstances or the unique stories surrounding the birth. Therefore, from the day or time a baby is born, several factors play a vital role on babies’ name. For instance, some words reflect the family’s mood or situation at the time of birth, e.g., Nhamo means misfortune, and Yananiso means bringing the family together.
But as a brought-up American, people of African ethnicity love to embrace both the African & American tradition. Keeping those parents like our mind, we have made a list of African-American-themed black baby boy names. You will get here all the popular boy names of 2022 that start with A to Z. For meanings; you can search on the internet. Take a look at our below list of boy names and find a suitable name for your baby. If you are searching for black baby girl names, see here.
Unique Black Boy Names
Names | Meanings |
1. Alwan | Colors |
2. Assad | A lion |
3. Autry | Noble strength |
4. Busta | Friend |
5. Caleb | Faithful |
6. Cassius | vain |
7. Clayton | Clay settlement |
8. Darius | Rich or Kingly |
9. Dijon | God is gracious |
10. Dontrell | Lasting |
11. Eldrick | Old or Wise Ruler |
12. Emmett | Universal |
13. Ericson | Ever kingly |
14. Ervan | Yew |
15. Garlan | Wreath or Prize |
16. Ghalen | Calm |
17. Grady | Noble |
18. Hakeem | Wise |
19. Hassan | handsome |
20. Hosea | Salvation |
21. Ian | God is Gracious |
22. Iker | Visit |
23. Isiah | God is my savior |
24. Izaak | Laughter |
25. Jadyn | God has heard |
26. Jaheem | Raised or dignified |
27. Jayden | God has heard |
28. Joachim/Joaquin | Established by God |
29. Joseph | God will increase |
30. Justus | Fairness, justice |
31. Kahlil | Friend |
32. Keenan | Little ancient one |
33. Kelvin | River man |
34. Keon | God is gracious |
35. Khalan | Strong warrior |
36. Kimbel | Warrior chief |
37. Kordell | Cord Maker |
38. Laikin | From the lake |
39. Lamonte | Man of law |
40. Lemarcus | From the God Mars |
41. Lucius | Light |
42. Malachiah | Messenger of God |
43. Marcel | Young warrior |
44. Martell | Warrior of Mars |
45. Murphy | Sea warrior |
46. Neville | New village |
47. Niles | Champion |
48. Nimbus | Dark Clouds |
49. Nolan | Noble |
50. Orion | Hunter |
51. Orion | The Rising Star |
52. Oscar | God’s spear |
53. Otis | Prosperity |
54. Owen | Well-born |
55. Payne | Countryman |
56. Peter | A stone or rock |
57. Phineas | Serpent’s mouth |
58. Quinn | Wise, counsel |
59. Raffiel | God has healed |
60. Rashaad | Wisdom, good guidance |
61. Rhyland | Where rye grows |
62. Roscoe | Deer forest |
63. Roscoe | Heartland of the roe deer |
64. Rufus | Red-Headed |
65. Sabah | Morning |
66. Sammy | His name is God |
67. Sebastian | Revered |
68. Stefon | A crown or garland |
69. Warren | To protect |
70. Xavier | A new house |
71. Xenon | Guest or Foreigner |
72. Yogi | Spiritual guru |
73. Zahair | Shining Bright |
74. Zephan | Prized possession of God |
Popular American African Boy Names
Names | Meanings |
1. Ahmod | Highly Praise |
2. Amari | Strength |
3. Asaad | Lion |
4. Calvin | Little Bald One |
5. Dakarai | Happy |
6. Daran | Great |
7. Deion | God of wine and revelry |
8. Demarcus | Likened to the God of Mars |
9. Denzel | Wild one |
10. Dewayne | From the wagon maker |
11. Dikembe | Sports figure |
12. Duante | Wagon maker |
13. Elijah | God is Powerful |
14. Furnell | Fern Covered Hill |
15. Gabriel | God is my Strength |
16. Hampton | High Settlement |
17. Isaiah | Yahweh is Salvation |
18. Jamir | Highly Good Looking |
19. Jelani | big and powerful |
20. Jevonte | Son of Jeptheh |
21. Kadeem | Newly created |
22. Kendis | Pure |
23. Keshawn | Happy |
24. Khalon | Little king |
25. Kofi | Friday born |
26. Kwamie | Born on a Saturday |
27. Kwamin | Born on Saturday |
28. Kyan | Little king |
29. Kyrone | Brash |
30. La Vonn | The small one |
31. Laken | Treasure |
32. Lashawn | grace in God |
33. Lavaughn | Wood |
34. LeBron | King |
35. Lisimba | Lion |
36. Llyod | Grey |
37. Ludacris | Rapper, musician |
38. Mablevi | Do not Deceive |
39. Malik | King |
40. Mashawn | Vivacious |
41. Montraie | Fussy |
42. Montrell | whose name means popular. |
43. Mykelti | He who is like God |
44. Nabulung | Do not receive |
45. Naeem | Benevolent |
46. Napoleon | Lion in a new city |
47. Noah | Comfort or Rest |
48. Obiajulu | The heart is consoled |
49. Parvez | Commendable |
50. Perry | A dweller near a pear tree |
51. Pierre | Rock or Stone |
52. Qasim | Sharing |
53. Quaashie | Ambitious |
54. Quarren | Tenacious |
55. Quintavius | Fifth child |
56. Quoitrel | Equalizer |
57. Raimy | Compassionate |
58. Rashon | Shining light |
59. Runako | Handsome |
60. Salim | Peace |
61. Shaquille | Handsome |
62. Shevon | Zany |
63. Shontae | Hopeful |
64. Sulaiman | Peaceful |
65. Sultan | Ruler |
66. Tamarius | Stubborn |
67. Tavon | Nature |
68. Tevaughn | Tiger |
69. Tyrell | Thunder; ruler |
70. Uba | Wealthy |
71. Uzoma | Born on a trip |
72. Vandwon | Covert |
73. Verlyn | Growing |
74. Xayvion | The new house |
75. Xyshaun | Zany |
76. Yogi | Spiritual Guru |
77. Zareb | Increase; growth |
78. Zashawn | God is gracious; merciful |
79. Zyaire | the name means river |
80. jaMarion | Dashing and charming |
Strong Black Boy Names
Names | Meanings |
1. Aaron | Mountain of strength or lofty |
2. Ajou/Aray | Courageous and Determined |
3. Alphonse | Ready for battle |
4. Andra/Andre/Andreas/Andrew/Andri | Brave, Manly |
5. Antama | Royal |
6. Anthone | Highly praiseworthy |
7. Carl | Strong man, Free Man |
8. Carnell | Defender of the castle |
9. Colt | Young horse |
10. Colten | Swarthy person |
11. Da-Juan | Favored by God |
12. Da-Shawn | Who Is Like God |
13. Dauntay | Powerful and Strong |
14. Dayton | Day town, light town |
15. Deandra/Deandrae | Divine and Defender of mankind |
16. Delano | Healthy black man |
17. Delroy | The King |
18. Demont | I am king |
19. Donner | Thunder |
20. Duron | Strong |
21. D’andre | Brave man |
22. Ernard | Strong, brave bear |
23. Fayard | Strong magician |
24. Ferric | Iron |
25. Finias | The Nubian |
26. Garon | Guards |
27. Jarrick | Strong, Favor |
28. Jarvis | Spearman, Servant of the Spear |
29. Jemarcus | From the God Mars |
30. Jerrick | Strong and Gifted ruler |
31. Kamau | Quiet Warrior |
32. Kearney | Fighter |
33. Keyon | Guide, leading |
34. Louis | Famous warrior |
35. Lovell | Young wolf |
36. Marques/Marquis | Nobleman, or lord of the borderlands |
37. Meurig | A Moor |
38. Mohanbir | Charming And Brave |
39. Moise | Saviour |
40. Nasr | Supporter |
41. Odell | Wealthy |
42. Omari | Powerful |
43. Reginald | King |
44. Revon | Power of the sun |
45. Rodell | Famous ruler |
46. Rodney | Roda’s island |
47. Sayon | Sun |
48. Trayvon | Brave and The chosen one |
49. Tyrell | Powerful ruler |
50. Tyrus | Valuable |
51. Wayan | First Son, The Wise One |
52. Wendell | Wanderer, Seeker |
53. Zeshaun | God is gracious, merciful |
Beautiful Black Boy Names
Names | Meanings |
1. Absolan | Father of peace |
2. Adric | One who is a blessed ruler |
3. Adrik | Dark person |
4. Akrsna | Pure, Moon |
5. Algernon | Wearing a mustache |
6. Aman | Peace |
7. Amani | Wishes |
8. Antoine/Antonio | Priceless, inestimable or praiseworthy |
9. Azibo | Happiness |
10. Barrington | Fair-haired |
11. Bellinor | Beautiful and dark person. |
12. Blamore | The dark moor |
13. Cartier | One who transports goods |
14. Casim | Controller Of Anger |
15. Cavin | Beautiful at birth |
16. Cerne | Someone with Black Hair |
17. Chante | Sung |
18. Ciaran | Little dark one |
19. Cleveland | Land of cliffs, hilly area |
20. Clinton | Settlement on a hill |
21. Cody | Helpful |
22. Coleridge | Dark ridge |
23. Collby | Swarthy person’s settlement |
24. Cula | A dark born coal seller |
25. Curtiss | Polite, Courteous |
26. Da-Jon | God is gracious |
27. Daevin/Daevon | Beloved |
28. Dagen | Black Haired |
29. Damon | Constant, Loyal |
30. Damone | Gentle |
31. Dangelo | Angel |
32. Darel | Tenderly loved |
33. Davian | Light , New home |
34. De-Angelo | Angel |
35. Deaengelo/Deangelo | Messenger |
36. Deaven | Romantic |
37. Deelon | Ray Of Sunshine |
38. Dejohn | God is gracious |
39. Delmar | Of the sea |
40. Delon | Ray Of Sunshine |
41. Donahue | Dark fighter |
42. Dorjan | Dark Man |
43. Ennis | From the island |
44. Getla | One who belongs to the town of dark people |
45. Glendin | From the fortress in the glen |
46. Jamaall/Jamal/Jamar/Jamaar/Jamarr | Beauty, good-looks, Handsome |
47. Jermaine/Jermain | Brother |
48. Jerom | Holy Name |
49. Jeron | Holy |
50. Jimar | Beauty or Good looks |
51. Jimarcus | From the God Mars |
52. John | God is gracious |
53. Karam | Generous or giving |
54. Karuppan | One who is Dark, Black is Beautiful |
55. Kaven | Handsome |
56. Keandre | Ancient |
57. Kentay | Outrageous |
58. Kojo | Born on Monday |
59. Krishan | Dark-skinned |
60. Lado | Second-born son |
61. Lamar/Lamarr | The water, land famous |
62. Lamech | Powerful |
63. Larmar | The water |
64. Lavonne | Wood |
65. Mavriki | Dark Skinned |
66. Mikal | Who resembles God? |
67. Mo | Dark Skinned |
68. Montel/Montell | My Ruler |
69. Neeshika | Honest, Gold and Pure |
70. Nelson | Son of the Champion |
71. Nishant/Nishanth | The Moon and Peace |
72. Nishesh | Entire |
73. Nox | Goddess of night |
74. Orpheus | the darkness of the night |
75. Quadrees | Four |
76. Quannell | Strong-willed |
77. Rashan | Peaceful and Respectful |
78. Rashard | Brave Ruler |
79. Sean | Gracious |
80. Sebastion | Black Butler |
81. Serek | lordly |
82. Shadow | Deep darkness |
83. Tamesis | Dark One |
84. Tamish | God of darkness |
85. Tavarius | Misfortune; fun-loving |
86. Ulan | First-born twin |
87. Voshon | God’s grace |
88. Zaire | Deep and intense, like a winding river |
Cool Black Boy Names
Name | Meanings |
1. Abnus | A dark colored wood that do not sink |
2. Adelram | Dark or raven |
3. Adie | Noble |
4. Adrianus | Son of Adria |
5. Adryan | Rich,Wealthy |
6. Akil | Intelligent |
7. Akmad | Etymology |
8. Amber | Jewel |
9. Anjisnu | Highly Brilliant |
10. Bartt | Son of the earth |
11. Benjamin | Son of South |
12. Bisman | Dark Blue |
13. Blac | A Dark-Skinned-man |
14. Blagden | Dark valley |
15. Booker | Scribe |
16. Bowie | Yellow Haired |
17. Brendon | Prince |
18. Calbert | Cowherd, Cowboy |
19. Christopher | Bearer of Christ |
20. Clarence | Bright, shining and gentle |
21. Cleavon | Cliff |
22. Clement | Mild, Merciful |
23. Clifton | Town by the cliff |
24. Cordell | Maker or Seller of rope |
25. Craig | From the Rocks |
26. Dajuan | Favoured by God |
27. Dakari | joyous and happy. |
28. Darrian | Gift |
29. DeAndre | of Andrew |
30. Deanthony | Rambunctious |
31. Deron | Belongs To God |
32. Devain/Deval/Devan | Divine |
33. Dexter | Right-handed |
34. D’angelo | Angel |
35. D’shaun | God is Gracious |
36. Eddie | Rich or happy |
37. Edhem | Dark |
38. Edward | Wealthy guardian |
39. Evander | Good man |
40. Farrell | Superior Man |
41. Glenden | Settlement in the glen |
42. Glendon | From the fortress in the glen |
43. Hasan | Handsome |
44. Herold | To rule or be a warrior |
45. Hethin | Dark Skinned |
46. Hraefn | Raven |
47. Hunapo | Hidden darkness |
48. Jaedyn | Thankful |
49. Jenell | Maiden |
50. Jonathon | God has given |
51. Jovan | Majestic |
52. Karlus | Free man |
53. Karvannan | Lord Krishna |
54. Keary | Black-haired |
55. Kedron | Dark |
56. Lamont | Man of law |
57. Lemar /Lemarr | The water or land famous |
58. Matlal | Dark Green |
59. Nathan | Gift from God |
60. O’Brain | A descendant of Brain |
61. Quaddus | Bright |
62. Quashawn | Tenacious |
63. Razi | Secret |
64. Romain | A Roman |
65. Romeo | Pilgrim to Rome |
66. Roshaun | Shining light |
67. Siavash | Keeper of Black Horses |
68. Sidell | From the wide valley |
69. Tabansi | One who endures |
70. Tabari | After famous Muslim historian |
71. Terell | Thunder ruler |
72. Terrance | Tender |
73. Tevin | Son of Kevin |
74. Trory | The red one |
75. Vashon | God is gracious, merciful |
76. Winton | Friend’s settlement |
77. Yobachi | Pray to God |
78. Zaid | Increase; growth |
Other Black Boy Names
Name | Meanings |
1. Aabinus/ Abanus | Ebony, Dark black color |
2. Adiran/Adriano/Adrean/Adrian/Adron/Adrion/Andrian | Black,Dark |
3. Amos | To Carry, Borne by God |
4. Anogopta | Well-known Person who has dark eyes |
5. Asitvaran | Dark complexioned |
6. Atiyama | Very Black |
7. Baron | Noble Man |
8. Benton | Town in the bent grass |
9. Blakey | White, Pale |
10. Bruns | Dark of skin |
11. Cameron | Crooked Nose |
12. Ciar | Black |
13. Claec | Dark |
14. Colby | Swarthy person’s settlement |
15. Colemann | Dark skinned |
16. Coley | Swarthy, Coal-black |
17. Colis | Son of the dark man |
18. Collis | Coal miner |
19. Colton | From the coal or dark town |
20. Colvin | Coal Black |
21. Colys | Son of the dark man |
22. Cornell | Crow |
23. Cronan | Dark one |
24. Dade | Dark One |
25. Daegel | Dweller by the dark stream |
26. Dajon | Gift of God |
27. Dallan/ Dallen | Blind |
28. Dalton | The settlement in the valley |
29. Daray/Darce/Darcio | Dark |
30. Darnay | A tale of two cities |
31. Darnel/Darnell | Hiding place; hidden area |
32. Darryl | Open |
33. Daruk | Tree, Dark Skinned |
34. Daryn | Born at Night |
35. Dawayne | Dark, Black |
36. De-John | God is gracious |
37. De-Morris | Dark-skinned |
38. Deagan | Black-haired |
39. Deaundra | Courageous |
40. Dedrian | God |
41. Delane | Black defiance |
42. Delaney/Delaynie | From the alder grove |
43. Demarion | Bitter or From The Sea |
44. Demonde | Of man |
45. Dennard | Bears Home |
46. Deon | God |
47. Derrick | Gifted ruler |
48. Deshane | Gifted friend |
49. Devondre | One that knows how to make other people laugh |
50. Dewain | Dark |
51. De’Shane | God is gracious |
52. Dixon | Son of Dick |
53. Dominique | Belonging to God |
54. Donall | Stranger |
55. Donavan | Dark |
56. Doogie | Dark water |
57. Dooley | Dark hero |
58. Dorrin | Dark-browed |
59. Dorsey | Dark |
60. Doughlas/Dougie/Dove/Duglas | Dark or Black |
61. Dow | Dark-haired |
62. Duana/Dugan | Dark and swarthy |
63. Duane | Field, meadow |
64. Duff | Dark-skinned |
65. Dulamah | Tall and Black |
66. Duncan | Dark-haired |
67. Dunn | Brown-skinned soldier |
68. Dunnere | Dark Brown cClored |
69. Dunstan | Dark stone |
70. Duval | Of the valley |
71. Duwayne/Dwain/Dwayne | Dark or Black |
72. Dwade | Dark Traveller |
73. D’marcus | Of Marcus |
74. Eason | Son of Adam |
75. Ebany | Deep black wood |
76. Edwyn | Wealthy friend |
77. Elton | Ella’s town |
78. Erskine | High cliff, verdant hill |
79. Finneas | The mouth of a snake |
80. Fosco | Dark |
81. Gethrude | A person of dark skin |
82. Gethwine | A dusky friend or a dark skinned friend |
83. Ghadra | Dark |
84. Ghanashyam/Ghanasyaam | Lord Krishna or Black cloud |
85. Ghanasyama/Ghanshyam | Dark as a Cloud |
86. Glover | maker of gloves |
87. Godrell | Wreath or prize |
88. Gotam/Gotama | The bright in the dark |
89. Goutam/Grant | Great, tall |
90. Gurutej | Shine of God |
91. Guyton | Sightless |
92. Harkan/Harken | Dark red |
93. Harkyn | Army Land |
94. Harnish | Remove the night and spread the light |
95. Indíbil | He who is very black |
96. Ja-ron | Cry of rejoicing |
97. Jaquin | Yahweh will establish |
98. Jared | Rose (flower), also descending |
99. Jarek | spring |
100. Jarel/Jarell | Blend of Jar and darell |
101. Javan | Deceiver and One who makes sad |
102. Jomo | Flaming spear |
103. Kaanan | Forest |
104. Karmegam/Karmegan | Black Cloud |
105. Kasen | Pure |
106. Kaval | Dark skinned |
107. Keeria | Little Dark One |
108. Keifer | Barrel Maker |
109. Kenard | Brave Cheiftain |
110. Kendell | Royal Valley |
111. Kendrick | Royal ruler |
112. Kenton | The royal settlement |
113. Kenyata | Musician |
114. Kerr | Marsh land |
115. Kerrim/Kerryn | Dark |
116. Kerwinn | Little dark one |
117. Keyair | Dark Hair |
118. Kier | Dark-skinned |
119. Kieran/Kieron | Black or Beam of light |
120. Kiralescense | Little dark one |
121. Kol/Kolby | Dark-haired |
122. Kordell | Cord maker |
123. Krishanth/Krishay/Krishendu/Krishnachand | Black or dark |
124. Krishna-dwaipayana | The dark one born on an Island |
125. Krishnakumar/Krishneel | Lord Krishna |
126. Krishnala/Krishnam/Krishnan | Black or dark |
127. Kyrin | Dark |
128. La-Ron | Thief |
129. Lamark | Dedicated to Mars |
130. Lance | Servant |
131. Lasean | God is gracious |
132. Latrell | One who is noble and eager |
133. Lavon | Divine |
134. Ledell | One who is queenly |
135. Lemuel | Devoted to God |
136. Leron | The circle |
137. Lester | Fortified Place |
138. Levon | Lion, Spice |
139. Lincoln | Town by the Pool |
140. Liron | Song is mine |
141. Lloyd | Gray-haired |
142. Lucius | Bringer of light and knowledge |
143. Lugobi | A light in the dark |
144. Luther | Lute player |
145. Lyron | My Song |
146. Major | Greater |
147. Marvin | Sea friend |
148. Maurice/Mauricio/Maurilio/Maurin/Mauritius/Maury | dark-skinned, Moorish |
149. Mauryen | The dark skinned Emporer |
150. Mavra | Black |
151. Meghashyam; Lord Krishna Cloud dark |
152. Merick/Merik/Merric | Fame, power |
153. Montez | Mountain |
154. Morie/Moris/Moritz/Moriz/Morrisey/Morse | Dark skinned |
155. Nero | Black |
156. Nigel | Champion Or Black |
157. Otis | wealth and Son of Otto |
158. Patrice | Noble or patrician |
159. Peran | Little dark one |
160. Pinye | He who is dark complexioned |
161. Quenton | lucky number |
162. Quincy | Estate of the fifth son |
163. Radd | Thunder |
164. Randall | Shield-wolf |
165. Raymone | Wise-protector |
166. Raynard | Strong decision |
167. Reshay | Beautiful powerful brave kind strong understanding |
168. Romon | A special gifted boy or man |
169. Romy | Dew of the sea in Jamaican origin |
170. Roscoe | Deer forest |
171. Rufus | Red-head |
172. Sammy | God heard |
173. Samuel | God has heard |
174. Santana | Saint Anne |
175. Shawnte | Place of stones |
176. Sherwin | Swift Runner |
177. Shyam/Shyamal | Black and Blue |
178. Simeon | Reputation |
179. Smokey | Smoke-Colored |
180. Spike | From Sparta |
181. Steadman | Farmstead occupant |
182. Sterlin | Valuable |
183. Sullivan | Black-eyed one |
184. Suneel | Dark Blue |
185. Sunil | Deep Dark Blue |
186. Suwayd | Black |
187. Sylvester | wood or forest |
188. Talin | Talon, Claw |
189. Tamal | Dark Tree |
190. Tamas | Twin |
191. Taylan | Tailor |
192. Terrell | Thunder ruler |
193. Terris | Tender and Gracious |
194. Travon | Fair town |
195. Tremaine | Town built with stone |
196. Treshaun | Handsome |
197. Treven/Trevon | Fair town |
198. Twain | Cut in two |
199. Tyree | Derivative of the Scandinavian god of battle |
200. Tyreese | Enthusiastic |
201. Tyrek | Evening caller |
202. Tyrone | land of Eoghan |
203. Umar | Long-lived |
204. Vance | Someone who lives near marshland |
205. Wardell | Watch Hill |
206. Waverly | From the quaking aspen tree meadow |
207. Wilburn | Bright will |
208. Wyclef | Village near the cliff |
209. Yemane | God is Gracious, Merciful |
Though we could take more names, we didn’t want to make you bother while finding the right one. That’s why we have tried to make a list as short as possible. If you haven’t got the one for your little guy, then we have some other articles where you may find any other name on this category of our website.