Choosing the right name for your child is one of the first and most impactful decisions you’ll make as a parent. A name is much more than a label—it carries cultural significance, family heritage, and the hopes and dreams you hold for your child’s future.
“When parents give their child a strong name with a powerful meaning, it can get them through the hardest times in their life, like an affirmation,” said Janice Robinson-Celeste, author of Pride & Joy: African American Baby Celebrations by Simon & Schuester. “My first name means god of open doors and there have been times in my life when I was in despair but I referred to who I am and reminded myself that doors open for me, which is based on my name.”
Top 1000 African American Baby Boy Names
For African American families, the name given to a son can reflect resilience, pride, creativity, and identity. In a world where names are often a person’s introduction, giving your child a unique and meaningful name can help set them apart, inspire confidence and honor traditions and values that matter deeply. Whether rooted in heritage or crafted with modern flair, the right name can empower, uplift, and celebrate a child’s identity. Review our guide to the Top 1000 African American Baby Boy Names to find the perfect name that fits your son.
While many of these names are unisex and can be used for any gender, we have categorized them as baby boy names for ease of reference. Feel free to choose names that best fit your child, regardless of gender.
| Aaron – “High mountain” (Hebrew origin) |
| Abdul – “Servant of God” (Arabic origin) |
| Abel – “Breath” (Hebrew origin) |
| Abram – “Exalted father” (Hebrew origin) |
| Addison – “Son of Adam” (English origin) |
| Aiden – “Little fire” (Irish origin, adapted in African American culture) |
| Ajani – “He who wins the struggle” (Yoruba origin) |
| Akeem – “Wise, intelligent” (Arabic origin) |
| Alden – “Old, wise friend” (English origin) |
| Aldon – Modern take on “Alden,” meaning “old, wise friend” |
| Aldonis – Unique blend of “Aldon” and “-is” |
| Aldrick – A modern twist on “Aldric,” meaning “old and wise ruler” |
| Alfred – “Wise counselor” (English origin) |
| Alger – “Clever warrior” (English origin) |
| Alonzo – “Eager for battle” (Spanish origin, popularized) |
| Alton – “Old town” (English origin) |
| Alvin – “Noble friend” (English origin) |
| Amani – “Faith, peace” (Swahili origin) |
| Amare – “One who builds” (modern American origin) |
| Amari – “Strength, builder” (African origin) |
| Ambrose – “Immortal” (Greek origin) |
| Amir – “Prince” (Arabic origin, popular in African American culture) |
| Amirion – Modern blend of “Amir” with “-ion” suffix |
| Amos – Hebrew origin, meaning “carried by God” |
| Andre – “Manly, brave” (French origin, widely used in African American culture) |
| Andrek – Variation of “Andre” |
| Andrell – Unique African American name |
| Ansel – “God’s protection” (German origin) |
| Antario – Unique African American name |
| Antione – Variation of “Antoine,” meaning “priceless” |
| Antoine – “Priceless” (variation of Anthony, widely used) |
| Antwan – “Priceless” (Americanized form of Antoine) |
| Antwaun – Unique spelling variation of “Antoine” |
| Antwon – “Priceless” (variation of Antoine) |
| Antwone – A creative variation of “Antoine,” meaning “priceless” |
| Anwar – Arabic origin, meaning “luminous” |
| Archer – “Bowman” (English origin) |
| Arlis – Unique African American name |
| Arlo – “Fortified hill” (Spanish origin) |
| Armond – Variation of “Armando,” meaning “army man” |
| Arnold – “Ruler, strong as an eagle” (German origin) |
| Artavius – Unique African American name |
| Arvell – Unique African American name |
| Arvon – Unique modern name |
| Asante – “Thankful” (Swahili origin) |
| Asher – “Happy, blessed” (Hebrew origin) |
| Ashton – “Ash tree town” (English origin) |
| Atlas – “Bearer of the heavens” (Greek origin) |
| August – “Great, magnificent” (Latin origin) |
| Avante – Variation of “Avant,” meaning “forward” |
| Aven – English origin, meaning “grace of God” |
| Avery – “Elf ruler” (English origin) |
| Ayden – “Little fire” (Celtic origin) |
| Azaire – Unique blend, with roots in “Zaire” |
| Aziz – “Powerful, respected” (Arabic origin) |
| Bakari – “Noble promise” (Swahili origin) |
| Bane – Modern name, meaning “glorious defender” |
| Banks – “Edge of the river” (English origin) |
| Barack – “Blessed” (Swahili origin) |
| Baron – “Young warrior” (English origin) |
| Barron – English origin, meaning “nobleman, warrior” |
| Bashaun – Blend of “Ba” and “Shaun” |
| Bashir – “Bringer of good news” (Arabic origin) |
| Baylen – Unique African American name |
| Belton – English origin, meaning “beautiful town” |
| Benedict – “Blessed” (Latin origin) |
| Benji – “Son of the right hand” (shortened form of Benjamin) |
| Bennett – “Blessed” (Latin origin) |
| Bernard – “Strong as a bear” (German origin) |
| Bernie – “Strong, brave bear” (variation of Bernard) |
| Biko – “He who is loved” (African origin) |
| Bishop – “Overseer” (English origin) |
| Blaine – “Thin, lean” (Scottish origin) |
| Booker – “Scribe, bookbinder” (English origin, popularized by Booker T. Washington) |
| Blake – “Fair-haired” (English origin, modern American adaptation) |
| Blaze – “Fire” (Latin origin) |
| Bomani – “Warrior” (African origin) |
| Booker – “Scribe, bookbinder” (English origin, popularized by Booker T. Washington) |
| Boone – “Good” (French origin) |
| Boston – Place name, becoming popular in African American communities |
| Bradley – “Broad clearing” (English origin) |
| Brady – “Broad meadow” (Irish origin) |
| Braelon – Trendy combination of “Brae” and “-lon” suffix |
| Brandon – “Beacon hill” (English origin, popularized in African American culture) |
| Brant – “Sword” (German origin) |
| Bravion – Blend of “Bra” and “Vion” |
| Braxton – “Brock’s town” (English origin) |
| Brendon – “Prince” (Irish origin) |
| Brenin – Welsh origin, meaning “king” |
| Brennin – Unique variation of “Brendan,” meaning “prince” |
| Breon – Modern African American name |
| Brett – “A Breton” (French origin) |
| Briar – “Thorny patch” (English origin) |
| Brice – “Speckled” (English origin, modern American adaptation) |
| Brison – Blend of “Bri” and “Son” |
| Brock – “Badger” (English origin) |
| Broderick – “Famous ruler” (Welsh origin) |
| Brodrick – English origin, meaning “famous ruler” |
| Bronell – Modern variation of “Bruno” with “-ell” suffix |
| Bronson – “Brown’s son” (English origin) |
| Bryant – “Strong, noble” (variation of Brian, popularized in African American culture) |
| Bryce – “Speckled” (English origin) |
| Bryer – “Brewer” (English origin) |
| Bryson – English origin, meaning “noble’s son” |
| Burke – “Fortress” (French origin) |
| Byron – “Barn for cows” (English origin) |
| Ca’Mari – Combination of “Ca” and “Mari” |
| Cadarius – Blend of “Ca” and “Darius” |
| Caden – “Battle” (modern American origin) |
| Caelum – Latin origin, meaning “heaven” |
| Cain – “Acquired” (Hebrew origin) |
| Cairo – “Victorious” (Arabic origin, popularized in African American culture) |
| Calan – Variation of “Callan,” meaning “rock” |
| Caleb – “Devotion to God” (Hebrew origin, widely used) |
| Callum – “Dove” (Scottish origin) |
| Calvin – “Little bald one” (Latin origin, popular in African American culture) |
| Cameron – “Crooked nose” (Scottish origin, widely adapted) |
| Camron – Variation of “Cameron” |
| Cardell – Blend of “Car” and “Dell” |
| Carlton – “Settlement of free men” (English origin) |
| Carson – “Son of Carr” (Scottish origin) |
| Carter – “Cart driver” (English origin, widely used) |
| Casimir – Slavic origin, meaning “declaration of peace” |
| Cassius – “Vain” but associated with “strength” due to Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali (Latin origin) |
| Cayden – Variation of “Caden,” meaning “fighter” |
| Cedric – “Bounty” (Celtic origin, adapted in African American culture) |
| Ceon – Variation of “Sean” with unique spelling |
| Charles – “Freeman” (German origin) |
| Chandler – “Candlemaker” (French origin) |
| Channing – “Young wolf” (Irish origin) |
| Charles – “Freeman” (German origin) |
| Charod – Combination of “Cha” prefix and “Rod” |
| Charvonte – Unique African American name |
| Chase – “Hunter” (English origin) |
| Chet – “Fortress” (English origin) |
| Chike – “Power of God” (Igbo origin) |
| Chinedu – “God leads” (Igbo origin) |
| Christian – “Follower of Christ” (Greek origin) |
| Chuma – “Wealth” (Igbo origin) |
| Clarence – “Bright” (Latin origin, commonly used in African American communities) |
| Clark – “Scribe, scholar” (English origin) |
| Claude – “Lame” (Latin origin, adapted) |
| Clifton – “Town on a cliff” (English origin) |
| Clinton – “Hill settlement” (English origin) |
| Clive – “Cliff” (English origin) |
| Clyde – “Warm” (Scottish origin) |
| Colson – “Son of Nicholas” (English origin) |
| Conrad – “Brave counsel” (German origin) |
| Conroy – “Wise advisor” (Irish origin) |
| Corbin – “Raven” (French origin) |
| Cordell – English origin, meaning “maker of cords” |
| Corden – Blend of “Cor” and “Den” |
| Corey – “Hollow” (Irish origin, adapted) |
| Cormac – “Son of defilement” (Irish origin) |
| Cornell – “Horn” (English origin, popularized in African American culture) |
| Cortell – Unique blend of “Cor” and “-tell” |
| Cortez – Spanish origin, meaning “courteous” |
| Craig – “Rock” (Scottish origin) |
| Crosby – “At the cross” (English origin) |
| Curtis – “Courteous” (French origin) |
| D’Andre – Combination of “D” and “Andre” |
| D’Marr – Unique blend of “D” prefix and “Marr” |
| Daelon – Modern blend of “Dae” and “Lon” |
| Dakwan – Blend of “Da” and “Kwan” |
| Dale – “Valley” (English origin) |
| Damar – Modern African American name |
| Damarco – Variation of “Marco” with “Da” prefix |
| Damarcus – Blend of “Da” and “Marcus” |
| Damari – “Gentle” (African American origin) |
| Damere – Blend of “Da” and “Mere” |
| Damon – “To tame” (Greek origin, widely used) |
| Damonte – “From the mountain” (modern American origin) |
| Dante – “Enduring” (Latin origin, often used in African American culture) |
| Dantrell – Blend of “Dan” and “-trell” suffix |
| Daquarius – Unique modern name |
| Daquon – Blend of “Da” and “Quan” |
| Daqwan – Variation of “Daquan” with unique spelling |
| Daran – Variation of “Darren,” meaning “great” |
| Darell – Variation of “Darrell,” meaning “beloved” |
| Darion – Blend of “Darius” and “-ion” suffix, meaning “upholder of good” |
| Darious – Blend of “Dar” and “Darius” |
| Darius – “Maintains possessions well” (Persian origin, popular in African American culture) |
| Darnell – “Hidden nook” (English origin, modern African American adaptation) |
| Darren – “Great” (English origin, adapted in African American culture) |
| Darrius – Unique spelling of “Darius” |
| Darryl – “Darling, beloved” (English origin, adapted) |
| Darvell – Variation of “Darrel” with unique spelling |
| Darwin – “Dear friend” (English origin) |
| Dashaun – Combination of “Da” and “Shawn,” meaning “God is gracious” |
| Dashon – Variation of “Shawn” with “Da” prefix |
| Davion – Unique African American name, meaning “beloved” |
| Davonte – Variation of “Devonte,” meaning “protector” |
| Davontez – Unique blend of “Davon” and “-tez” suffix |
| Dawayne – Unique spelling of “Dwayne,” meaning “dark or swarthy” |
| Dax – “Leader” (French origin) |
| Dayvon – Blend of “Day” and “Von” |
| De’Mari – Blend of “De” and “Mari” |
| Dean – “Valley” (English origin) |
| DeAndre – “Manly, brave” (modern African American origin) |
| DeAngelo – Italian origin, African American variation meaning “angel” |
| Deion – “God of wine and revelry” (modern American origin) |
| DeJohn – Unique African American name |
| DeJuan – “God is gracious” (modern African American origin) |
| Dekari – Modern African American name |
| Dekario – Unique variation of “Dakarai” |
| Delano – “Of the night” (French origin) |
| Delmar – Spanish origin, meaning “of the sea” |
| Delonte – Modern African American name |
| DeMarcus – “Of Marcus” (modern American origin) |
| DeMario – “Of Mars, warlike” (modern African American origin) |
| Demario – Modern name variation, combining “De” with “Mario” |
| DeMarius – Unique blend of “De” and “Marius” |
| Demarko – Variation of “Marco” with “De” prefix |
| Demarrion – Unique blend of “De” and “Marrion” |
| Demetri – “Lover of the earth” (Greek origin, adapted) |
| Demetrius – “Follower of Demeter” (Greek origin) |
| Demone – Blend of “De” and “Mone” |
| Demontae – Blend of “De” and “Montae” |
| Demonte – An African American variation with “De” prefix; means “mountain” |
| DeMonte – Blend of “De” and “Monte,” meaning “mountain” |
| Denver – “Green valley” (French origin) |
| Deon – “Divine” (modern American origin) |
| Deontay – Modern African American name, often with “De” prefix |
| Deontre – Blend of “Deon” and “Trey” |
| DeQuandre – Unique blend of “De” and “Quandre” |
| Dequarius – Unique blend of “De” and “Quarius” |
| DeShawn – Another variation of “Shawn” with “De” prefix |
| DeShon – “God is gracious” (modern African American origin) |
| Desmond – “Gracious defender” (Irish origin) |
| Devarious – Unique name blending “De” with “various” |
| Devontay – Variation of “Devonte” with “-tay” ending |
| Devonte – Variation of “Devon” with “te” suffix, meaning “protector” |
| Dex – “Dyer” (shortened form of Dexter) |
| Dexter – “Dyer” (Latin origin, popular in African American culture) |
| Diallo – “Bold” (West African origin) |
| Dijon – “Faithful, dedicated” (French origin) |
| Diondre – Combination of “Dion” and “Andre” |
| Donnell – “Ruler of the world” (Irish origin, popular in African American communities) |
| Donovan – “Dark warrior” (Irish origin) |
| Donte – Italian origin, African American variation of “Dante” |
| Dorian – “From the sea” (Greek origin, widely used) |
| Douglas – “Dark river” (Scottish origin) |
| Dre – “Manly” (shortened form of Andre, modern American origin) |
| Drew – “Manly” (variation of Andrew) |
| Duane – “Dark” (Irish origin) |
| Duke – “Leader” (English origin) |
| Dumi – “The inspirer” (African origin) |
| Dwayne – “Dark or swarthy” (Irish origin, popular in African American culture) |
| Earl – “Nobleman” (English origin) |
| Easton – “East town” (English origin) |
| Eddrick – Unique blend of “Ed” and “Rick” |
| Edgar – “Wealthy spear” (English origin) |
| Edison – “Son of Edward” (English origin) |
| Edwin – “Wealthy friend” (English origin) |
| Ekene – “Praise” (Igbo origin) |
| Eldon – “Sacred hill” (English origin) |
| Eldrick – Unique modern name |
| Eli – “Ascended, uplifted” (Hebrew origin) |
| Elian – Hebrew origin, meaning “the Lord is my God” |
| Elijah – “My God is Yahweh” (Hebrew origin, widely used in African American communities) |
| Elim – Hebrew origin, meaning “strong” |
| Elisio – Spanish origin, meaning “God is salvation” |
| Elix – Modern African American name |
| Ellington – “Ellis’s town” (English origin) |
| Ellis – “The Lord is my God” (Hebrew origin) |
| Ellison – English origin, meaning “son of Ellis” |
| Elonzo – Variation of “Alonzo” |
| Elric – German origin, meaning “wise ruler” |
| Elrico – Modern blend of “El” and “Rico” |
| Elroy – “The king” (French origin) |
| Eltan – Unique modern name |
| Emerson – “Brave, powerful” (English origin) |
| Emery – “Industrious ruler” (German origin) |
| Emmanuel – “God is with us” (Hebrew origin, popular in African American communities) |
| Emon – Modern African American name |
| Enoch – “Dedicated” (Hebrew origin) |
| Enzi – “Powerful” (Swahili origin) |
| Ephraim – “Fruitful” (Hebrew origin) |
| Eric – “Ever ruler” (Norse origin) |
| Eriq – Modern variation of “Eric,” meaning “ever ruler” |
| Ernest – “Serious, determined” (German origin) |
| Eshawn – “Gift of God” (modern African American name) |
| Eugene – “Well-born” (Greek origin, widely used) |
| Evan – “Young warrior” (Welsh origin) |
| Everett – “Brave as a wild boar” (English origin) |
| Exavier – Variation of “Xavier,” meaning “new house” |
| Ezequiel – Spanish variation of “Ezekiel” |
| Ezra – “Help” (Hebrew origin) |
| Fadil – “Generous” (Arabic origin) |
| Faisal – “Decisive” (Arabic origin) |
| Faizon – Unique blend of “Fa” and “Zon” |
| Faris – Arabic origin, meaning “knight, horseman” |
| Faron – English origin, meaning “adventurous” |
| Farrel – Irish origin, meaning “courageous” |
| Faryn – Unique spelling of “Farren,” meaning “adventurous” |
| Ferris – “Ironworker” (English origin) |
| Felton – English origin, meaning “settlement of field” |
| Femi – “Love me” or “loved by God” (Yoruba origin) |
| Fendrel – Unique African American name |
| Ferris – “Ironworker” (English origin) |
| Finian – Irish origin, meaning “white” |
| Finlay – Scottish origin, meaning “fair hero” |
| Finn – “Fair” (Irish origin) |
| Fletcher – “Arrow maker” (English origin) |
| Floyd – “Gray-haired” (Welsh origin) |
| Folami – “Honor and respect” (Yoruba origin) |
| Francis – “Free man” (Latin origin) |
| Foster – “Forest worker” (English origin) |
| Frank – “Free man” (German origin) |
| Franco – Italian origin, meaning “free” |
| Frank – “Free man” (German origin) |
| Franklin – “Free landholder” (English origin, widely used) |
| Freddrick – Variation of “Frederick” |
| Frederick – “Peaceful ruler” (German origin) |
| Frelin – Modern African American name |
| Fynell – Unique African American name |
| Gabelo – “Guide” (South African origin) |
| Gable – “God is my strength” (Hebrew origin) |
| Gage – “Pledge” (English origin) |
| Gamal – “Beauty” (Arabic origin) |
| Gari – “Mighty warrior” (African origin) |
| Garland – “Land of the spear” (French origin) |
| Garner – “Keeper of grain” (English origin) |
| Garon – Variation of “Aaron” with “G” |
| Garrett – “Spear strength” (English origin) |
| Garrick – English origin, meaning “spear ruler” |
| Garrison – “Protection, stronghold” (English origin) |
| Gaven – Variation of “Gavin” |
| Gavin – “White hawk” (Welsh origin) |
| Gavion – Unique modern name |
| Gene – “Well-born” (Greek origin) |
| Gentry – “Noble, courteous” (English origin) |
| Geovonni – Variation of “Giovanni,” meaning “God is gracious” |
| Gerald – “Ruler with spear” (German origin) |
| Gerrick – English origin, meaning “spear ruler” |
| Gideon – “Mighty warrior” (Hebrew origin) |
| Gilbert – “Bright pledge” (German origin) |
| Gion – Unique blend of “Gi” and “-on” |
| Givon – Unique blend |
| Glen – “Valley” (Scottish origin) |
| Glenn – “Valley” (Scottish origin) |
| Gordon – “Great hill” (Scottish origin) |
| Graham – “Gravelly homestead” (Scottish origin) |
| Grant – “Great” (English origin) |
| Gray – “Gray-haired” (English origin) |
| Grayson – “Son of the steward” (English origin) |
| Gregory – “Watchful” (Greek origin) |
| Greyon – Modern African American name |
| Gus – “Great” (short form of Augustus) |
| Gyan – “Wisdom” (Ghanaian origin) |
| Haddon – English origin, meaning “heather-covered hill” |
| Hadrian – Latin origin, meaning “from Hadria” |
| Hakeem – “Wise” (Arabic origin) |
| Hakeim – Variation of “Hakim,” meaning “wise” |
| Hale – “Hero” (English origin) |
| Halim – “Gentle, patient” (Arabic origin) |
| Halston – “Holy stone” (English origin) |
| Hamilton – “Beautiful mountain” (English origin) |
| Hank – “Home ruler” (short form of Henry) |
| Harlan – “Rocky land” (German origin) |
| Harlem – Place name, popular in African American culture |
| Harlen – Modern African American name |
| Harlin – Unique spelling, modern African American name |
| Harold – “Army ruler” (English origin) |
| Harrison – English origin, meaning “son of Harry” |
| Harvey – “Battle worthy” (French origin) |
| Harwin – Unique blend of “Har” and “Win” |
| Hasani – “Handsome” (Swahili origin) |
| Hassan – “Good, handsome” (Arabic origin) |
| Haven – English origin, meaning “safe place” |
| Hayden – “Fire” (English origin) |
| Hayes – “Hedged area” (English origin) |
| Heath – “Heathland” (English origin) |
| Hendrix – Dutch origin, meaning “home-ruler,” popularized in African American culture |
| Henry – “Ruler of the household” (German origin) |
| Herbert – “Bright army” (German origin) |
| Hilton – English origin, meaning “hill settlement” |
| Hiram – “Exalted brother” (Hebrew origin) |
| Hollis – English origin, meaning “dweller at the holly trees” |
| Houston – “Hugh’s town” (Scottish origin) |
| Howard – “High guard” (English origin) |
| Hudson – “Son of Hudd” (English origin) |
| Hugh – “Mind, intellect” (German origin) |
| Ian – “God is gracious” (Scottish origin) |
| Idris – “Interpreter” or “fiery leader” (Arabic origin) |
| Iman – Arabic origin, meaning “faith” |
| Imani – “Faith” (Swahili origin) |
| Imari – Unique variation of “Amari” |
| Immanuel – Variation of “Emmanuel,” meaning “God is with us” |
| Irvin – “Green or freshwater” (Scottish origin) |
| Irvin – “Green or freshwater” (Scottish origin) |
| Isaac – “Laughter” (Hebrew origin) |
| Isaiah – “God is salvation” (Hebrew origin, widely used) |
| Ishmael – “God listens” (Hebrew origin) |
| Isiah – “God is salvation” (Hebrew origin) |
| Ismael – Variation of “Ishmael,” meaning “God will hear” |
| Isreal – Unique spelling of “Israel,” meaning “God perseveres” |
| Ivan – “God is gracious” (Russian origin) |
| Iverson – “Son of Iver,” popularized in African American culture |
| Izaak – Variation of “Isaac,” meaning “laughter” |
| Izaiah – Unique spelling of “Isaiah,” meaning “God is salvation” |
| Izell – Unique variation of “Israel” |
| Ja’von – Stylized form of “Javon” |
| Jabari – “Valiant” (Swahili origin, widely used in African American communities) |
| Jabriel – Combination of “Ja” and “Gabriel” |
| Jace – “Healer” (Greek origin) |
| Jack – “God is gracious” (English origin) |
| Jacobi – “Supplanter” (variation of Jacob, modern American origin) |
| Jacoby – “Supplanter” (modern African American origin) |
| Jacorey – Blend of “Ja” and “Corey” |
| Jadarius – Blend of “Ja” and “Darius” |
| Jaden – “Thankful” (modern African American origin) |
| Jaegar – Variation of “Jager,” meaning “hunter” |
| Jaelani – Modern blend, inspired by “Jalen” and “Jelani” |
| Jaevion – Blend of “Ja” and “Vion” |
| Jafari – “Stream” (Swahili origin) |
| Jagger – “Carter” (English origin) |
| Jaheim – Unique African American name with a modern sound |
| Jahsir – Unique blend of “Jah” and “Sir” |
| Jalen – “Calm” (modern African American origin) |
| Jamal – “Beautiful” (Arabic origin, widely used in African American communities) |
| Jamalion – Unique African American name with “-ion” suffix |
| Jamar – “Handsome or beautiful” (modern American origin) |
| Jamarcus – Blend of “Jamar” and “Marcus” |
| Jamarion – “Handsome, peaceful” (modern African American origin) |
| Jameson – “Son of James” (English origin) |
| Jamir – “One who is blessed” (modern American origin) |
| Jamire – Blend of “Ja” and “Mire” |
| Jamonte – Blend of “Ja” and “Monte” |
| Jaquan – Blend of “Ja” and “Quan,” commonly used in African American communities |
| Jaquarius – Blend of “Ja” and “Quarius” |
| Jaquel – Blend of “Ja” and “Quell” |
| Jaquis – Unique blend of “Ja” and “Quis” |
| Jaquon – Combination of “Ja” and “Quan” |
| Jarek – Slavic origin, meaning “spring” |
| Jarell – Combination of “Jar” and “-ell” suffix |
| Jaren – Modern variation of “Aaron” |
| Jarmar – Blend of “Jar” and “Mar” |
| Jarrett – “Spear ruler” (English origin) |
| Jashaun – Blend of “Ja” and “Shaun” |
| Jashawn – Unique combination of “Ja” and “Shawn” |
| Jasper – “Bringer of treasure” (Persian origin) |
| Javari – Blend of “Ja” and “Vari” |
| Javaughn – Blend of “Ja” and “Vaughn” |
| Javell – Unique African American name |
| Javion – “Son of Japheth” (modern African American origin) |
| Javon – “Son of Japheth” (modern American origin) |
| Javonn – Modern African American name |
| Javonte – “Gift of God” (modern African American origin) |
| Javontez – Variation of “Javonte” with “-ez” suffix |
| Jaxson – Modern variation of “Jackson,” meaning “son of Jack” |
| Jayden – Modern name, meaning “thankful” |
| Jaylin – Blend of “Jay” and “-lin,” a unique African American name |
| Jayvon – “Son of Jay” (modern American origin) |
| Jefferson – “Son of Jeffrey” (English origin) |
| Jensen – “Son of Jens” (Scandinavian origin) |
| Jeremiah – “God will uplift” (Hebrew origin) |
| Jericho – “City of the moon” (Hebrew origin) |
| Jermaine – French origin, meaning “brotherly,” popular in African American culture |
| Jerome – “Sacred name” (Greek origin, popularized in African American culture) |
| Jerrell – Combination of “Jer” with “-rell” suffix, unique to African American culture |
| Jess – “Wealthy” (Hebrew origin) |
| Jessie – “God’s gift” (variation of Jesse) |
| Joaquin – “God will judge” (Spanish origin) |
| Joel – “Jehovah is God” (Hebrew origin) |
| Jonah – “Dove” (Hebrew origin) |
| Jonas – “Dove” (Greek origin) |
| Jordell – Unique African American name with “-ell” suffix |
| Josiah – “God heals” (Hebrew origin) |
| Jovaun – Modern African American name |
| Judah – “Praised” (Hebrew origin) |
| Judson – “Son of Jordan” (English origin) |
| Julian – “Youthful” (Latin origin) |
| Julius – “Youthful” (Latin origin) |
| Justice – “Righteous, fair” (virtue name, widely used) |
| Justyn – Unique spelling of “Justin” |
| Kaden – “Companion” (modern American origin) |
| Kaisir – Unique variation of “Kaiser” |
| Kaleb – “Devotion to God” (variation of Caleb) |
| Kaleel – Variation of “Khalil” |
| Kalem – Modern African American name |
| Kalix – Modern name with “x” suffix |
| Kamari – “Moonlight” (African origin) |
| Kamron – Variation of “Cameron” with “K” |
| Kane – “Warrior” (Irish origin) |
| Kareem – Arabic origin, meaning “generous,” popular in African American culture |
| Karell – Unique blend of “Ka” and “rell” suffix |
| Karsten – “Follower of Christ” (German origin) |
| Kavion – Blend of “Ka” and “Vion” |
| Kavon – Modern blend of “Ka” with “-von” suffix |
| Keandre – Combination of “Ke” and “Andre,” meaning “manly” |
| Keane – “Sharp” (Irish origin) |
| Keelan – Irish origin, meaning “slender” |
| Keion – Blend of “Ke” and “-ion” suffix |
| Kellen – “Powerful” (Irish origin) |
| Kelton – “From the farm” (English origin) |
| Kelvin – “River man” (Scottish origin) |
| Kemonte – Blend of “Ke” and “Monte” |
| Kenard – Blend of “Ken” and “Ard” |
| Kendall – “Valley of the River Kent” (English origin, adapted) |
| Kendric – Unique African American name |
| Kendrick – “Royal power” (Scottish origin, commonly used in African American culture) |
| Kenji – Japanese origin, meaning “intelligent” |
| Kenny – “Handsome” (variation of Kenneth) |
| Kent – “High, coastal land” (English origin) |
| Kentrell – Blend of “Ken” and “-trell” suffix |
| Kenyon – Swahili origin, meaning “blond” |
| Kenyonte – Blend of “Kenyon” and “-te” suffix |
| Keshawn – “God is gracious” (modern American origin) |
| Keshon – Variation of “Shawn” with “Ke” prefix |
| Kevarious – Unique blend of “Ke” and “Various” |
| Kevarius – Unique blend of “Ke” and “Various” |
| Khadir – Arabic origin, meaning “powerful” |
| Khalik – Modern African American name |
| Khalil – Arabic origin, meaning “friend,” used widely |
| Kirk – “Church” (Scottish origin) |
| Kirkland – “Church land” (English origin) |
| Knox – “Round hill” (Scottish origin) |
| Kobe – “Tortoise” (Japanese origin, popularized by Kobe Bryant) |
| Kofi – “Born on a Friday” (Akan origin) |
| Kolby – “Dark-haired” (English origin) |
| Kree – Unique African American name |
| Kwame – Akan origin, meaning “born on Saturday” |
| Kylan – “Narrow land” (Irish origin) |
| Kylen – Modern blend of “Ky” and “-len” |
| Kylon – Modern African American name |
| Kymar – Modern African American name |
| Kyron – Blend of “Ky” and “Ron” |
| Lachlan – “Land of lakes” (Scottish origin) |
| Ladarius – “Of Darius” (modern African American origin) |
| Laird – “Lord” (Scottish origin) |
| Lamar – “Of the sea” (Spanish origin, adapted) |
| Lamarcus – Combination of “La” prefix with “Marcus” |
| Lamaris – Unique variation of “Lamont” |
| Lamel – Modern African American name |
| Lamont – French origin, meaning “lawyer,” adapted in African American culture |
| Lamontae – Combination of “La” and “Monte” |
| Lamonte – Variation of “Lamont” with an “e” ending |
| Lance – “Land” (German origin) |
| Landon – “Long hill” (English origin) |
| Lane – “Narrow road” (English origin) |
| Langston – Named after Langston Hughes, the famous poet (English origin) |
| Lanier – French origin, meaning “wool worker” |
| LaQuan – Unique blend of “La” and “Quan” |
| LaRon – Combination of “La” and “Ron” |
| Laron – Variation of “Aaron” with “La” prefix |
| Lashawn – Combination of “La” and “Shawn” |
| Lathon – Unique modern name |
| Latif – Arabic origin, meaning “kind, gentle” |
| Latrell – “Noble, loyal” (modern American origin) |
| Lavar – Unique African American name |
| Lavarious – Blend of “La” and “Various” |
| Lavon – “Young warrior” (modern American origin) |
| Layton – “Settlement with a leek garden” (English origin) |
| LaZavion – Unique African American name |
| LeBron – “King” (French-inspired modern origin, popularized by LeBron James) |
| Leif – “Heir” (Scandinavian origin) |
| Lekan – “To be pampered” (Yoruba origin) |
| Leland – “Meadow land” (English origin) |
| Lemarcus – Combination of “Le” and “Marcus” |
| Lemuel – Hebrew origin, meaning “devoted to God” |
| Lennon – “Lover” (Irish origin) |
| Leon – “Lion” (Greek origin, popularized) |
| Leonard – “Brave lion” (German origin) |
| Leondre – Combination of “Leon” and “Andre” |
| Leotis – Unique African American name |
| Lequon – Combination of “Le” and “Quon” |
| LeRoy – “The king” (French origin) |
| Leroy – “The king” (French origin) |
| Lesean – Modern blend of “Le” and “Sean” |
| LeShaun – Combination of “Le” and “Shaun” |
| LeShawn – Combination of “Le” and “Shawn” |
| Lester – “From Leicester” (English origin) |
| LeVaughn – Unique spelling variation of “Vaughn” with “Le” prefix |
| LeVonte – Variation of “Javonte,” a unique African American name |
| Lewis – “Famous warrior” (English origin) |
| Lezario – Unique blend inspired by “Lazaro” |
| Linden – “Linden tree hill” (English origin) |
| Lionel – “Young lion” (Latin origin) |
| Lloyd – “Gray” (Welsh origin) |
| Locke – “Fortified place” (English origin) |
| Louis – “Renowned warrior” (German origin) |
| Lucian – “Light” (Latin origin) |
| Luther – “Army of the people” (German origin, associated with civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.) |
| Lyle – “The island” (French origin) |
| Lylee – Modern African American name |
| Mac – “Son” (Scottish origin) |
| Maddox – “Son of Madoc” (Welsh origin) |
| Maguire – Irish origin, meaning “son of the beige one” |
| Majon – Unique blend of “Ma” and “Jon” |
| Makari – African origin, meaning “one who brings joy” |
| Malachi – “My messenger” (Hebrew origin, popular in African American culture) |
| Malcolm – “Disciple of St. Columba” (Scottish origin) |
| Maliek – Variation of “Malik,” meaning “king” |
| Malik – Arabic origin, meaning “king,” widely used in African American culture |
| Malvon – Unique African American name |
| Malyk – Unique spelling of “Malik,” meaning “king” |
| Mandela – Inspired by Nelson Mandela, meaning “one who speaks in words of wisdom” |
| Mansa – “King” (Malian origin) |
| Manuel – “God is with us” (Spanish origin) |
| Marcelle – African American adaptation of “Marcel” |
| Marcellus – Latin origin, meaning “young warrior” |
| Marcus – “Warlike” (Latin origin) |
| Marek – “Warlike” (Polish origin) |
| Marico – Variation of “Mario,” meaning “warlike” |
| Marlon – English origin, meaning “little hawk” |
| Marquavious – Unique blend of “Mar” and “Quavious” |
| Marquese – Unique spelling of “Marquis” |
| Marquez – Spanish origin, meaning “nobleman” |
| Marquis – French origin, meaning “nobleman,” popular in African American culture |
| Marquise – “Noble” (variation of Marquis) |
| Marshall – “Horse keeper” (French origin) |
| Martavious – Unique blend of “Mar” and “Tavious” |
| Martel – Modern African American name inspired by “martial” |
| Martez – “Warlike” (Spanish origin, modern American adaptation) |
| Marvelle – Variation of “Marvel,” meaning “miracle” |
| Marvin – “Great Lord” (Welsh origin, popularized in African American culture) |
| Masamba – “Leaves” (Malawian origin) |
| Maurice – “Dark-skinned” (Latin origin, widely used in African American communities) |
| Maverick – “Independent” (American origin) |
| Maxwell – “Mack’s stream” (Scottish origin) |
| Mekhi – “One who is like God” (Hebrew origin, popularized in African American culture) |
| Melvin – “Council protector” (Irish origin) |
| Mikell – Unique spelling variation of “Michael” |
| Miles – “Soldier” (Latin origin) |
| Milton – “Mill town” (English origin) |
| Mitchell – “Who is like God” (Hebrew origin) |
| Montay – Unique modern name |
| Monte – Shortened form of “Montel” or “Montez” |
| Montez – “Mountain” (Spanish origin, modern American adaptation) |
| Montrell – “Mountain” (modern American origin) |
| Mordecai – Hebrew origin, meaning “warrior” |
| Morgan – “Sea protector” (Welsh origin) |
| Morris – “Dark-skinned” (Latin origin) |
| Morton – “From the moor town” (English origin) |
| Murphy – “Sea warrior” (Irish origin) |
| Mychael – Variation of “Michael,” meaning “who is like God” |
| Myron – “Fragrant oil” (Greek origin, widely used in African American communities) |
| Naheem – Variation of “Naeem,” meaning “gracious” |
| Naim – Arabic origin, meaning “comfort” |
| Namir – Arabic origin, meaning “leopard” |
| Nash – “By the ash tree” (English origin) |
| Nashawn – Blend of “Na” and “Shawn” |
| Nashir – Blend of “Nasir” and “Asher” |
| Nashton – Blend of “Nash” and “Ton” |
| Nasir – Arabic origin, meaning “helper” |
| Nate – “Gift of God” (shortened form of Nathan) |
| Nathaniel – “Gift of God” (Hebrew origin) |
| Nazaire – African origin, unique name |
| Nazir – Arabic origin, meaning “helper” |
| Ndidi – “Patience” (Igbo origin) |
| Ndungu – “The protector” (Kenyan origin) |
| Neal – “Champion” (Irish origin) |
| Neron – Variation of “Aaron” with “N” |
| Nirel – Hebrew origin, meaning “field of God” |
| Nivon – Unique blend of “Ni” and “Von” |
| Nnamdi – “My father is alive” (Igbo origin) |
| Noble – “High-born” (English origin) |
| Nolan – “Champion” (Irish origin) |
| Norman – “Man from the north” (English origin) |
| Norris – “Northerner” (French origin) |
| Nox – Latin origin, meaning “night” |
| Nyleek – Unique African American name |
| Nyles – Variation of “Niles,” meaning “son of Neil” |
| Nyquell – Modern blend of “Ny” and “Quell” |
| Nyshawn – Blend of “Ny” and “Shawn” |
| O’Shea – Irish origin, meaning “descendant of Shea” |
| Obadiah – Hebrew origin, meaning “servant of God” |
| Obasi – “In honor of God” (Igbo origin) |
| Odell – English origin, meaning “woad hill” |
| Oden – “Wealthy defender” (Scandinavian origin) |
| Okoro – “Child of the freeborn” (Igbo origin) |
| Ollie – “Olive tree” (English origin) |
| Ollivion – Unique blend with “-vion” suffix |
| Olu – “God” (Yoruba origin, often used as a prefix for many Yoruba names) |
| Omar – “Flourishing” (Arabic origin) |
| Omare – Modern variation of “Omar” |
| Omari – “God the highest” (Swahili origin) |
| Omarion – Blend of “Omar” and “-ion” suffix |
| Omry – Variation of “Omri,” meaning “my sheaf” |
| Onyx – Gemstone name, meaning “black” |
| Orane – Unique blend of “Or” and “Ane” |
| Oren – Hebrew origin, meaning “pine tree” |
| Orlando – “Famous throughout the land” (Italian origin, adapted) |
| Orson – “Bear” (English origin) |
| Orville – “Golden town” (French origin) |
| Oscar – “God spear” (English origin) |
| Oshane – Unique blend of “O” and “Shane” |
| Otavius – Variation of “Octavius,” meaning “eighth” |
| Otis – “Wealth” (German origin) |
| Ovell – Unique blend of “O” and “Vell” |
| Owen – “Young warrior” (Welsh origin) |
| Ozias – Greek origin, meaning “salvation” |
| Paki – “Witness” (Egyptian origin) |
| Palmer – “Pilgrim” (English origin) |
| Parian – Unique blend |
| Parker – “Keeper of the park” (English origin) |
| Paxon – Variation of “Pax,” meaning “peace” |
| Percival – “Pierces the valley” (French origin) |
| Percy – “Pierce valley” (French origin) |
| Pharrell – “Hero” (English origin, popularized by musician Pharrell Williams) |
| Phillip – “Lover of horses” (Greek origin) |
| Phineas – Hebrew origin, meaning “oracle” |
| Porter – “Gatekeeper” (English origin) |
| Preston – “Priest’s town” (English origin) |
| Prince – Noble title (English origin, used as a given name in African American culture) |
| Princeton – Inspired by the university name |
| Qasim – “One who divides goods fairly” (Arabic origin) |
| Quade – “Born fourth” (Irish origin, adapted in African American culture) |
| Quadir – Arabic origin, meaning “powerful, capable” |
| Quamell – Unique African American name |
| Quamir – Unique modern name |
| Quanell – Unique blend of “Quan” and “-ell” |
| Quantrell – Combination of “Quan” and “-trell” |
| Quarian – Blend of “Qu” and “Arian” |
| Quarion – Blend of “Qu” and “Arion” |
| Quavon – “Gift of God” (modern American origin) |
| Quaylon – Blend of “Quay” and “-lon” |
| Qudus – “Holy” (Arabic origin) |
| Quentin – “Fifth” (Latin origin) |
| Queshon – Blend of “Que” and “Shon” |
| Quillon – Latin origin, meaning “strong” |
| Quincy – “Fifth born” (French origin, popularized by Quincy Jones) |
| Quinlan – “Fit, strong” (Irish origin) |
| Quinton – Latin origin, meaning “fifth,” adapted in African American communities |
| Quintrell – Variation of “Quinton,” meaning “fifth” |
| Radley – “Red meadow” (English origin) |
| Raekwon – Blend of “Rae” and “Kwon” |
| Raiden – Japanese origin, meaning “thunder and lightning” |
| Rajan – Sanskrit origin, meaning “king” |
| Raji – “Hopeful” (Arabic origin) |
| Ralph – “Wolf counsel” (English origin) |
| Ramel – Modern African American name with a unique sound |
| Ramsay – “Wild garlic island” (Scottish origin) |
| Rand – “Shield wolf” (German origin) |
| Randall – “Wolf shield” (English origin) |
| Randolph – “Shield wolf” (English origin) |
| Raquan – Blend of “Ra” and “Quan” |
| Rashaad – Modern African American name, meaning “good judgment” |
| Rashaan – Blend of “Ra” and “Shawn” |
| Rashad – “Good judgment” (Arabic origin) |
| Rashard – Blend of “Ra” and “Shawn” |
| Rashaud – Blend of “Ra” and “Shaud” |
| Rashawn – “God is gracious” (modern African American name) |
| Rasheed – “Wise” (Arabic origin) |
| Rashon – Blend of “Ra” and “Shawn” |
| Raulston – Variation of “Raul” with “-ston” suffix |
| Ravon – Unique blend of “Ra” and “Von” |
| Raylan – Modern African American name |
| Raymond – “Wise protector” (German origin) |
| Raysean – Combination of “Ray” and “Sean” |
| Rayshawn – “God is gracious” (modern African American origin) |
| Reese – “Fiery” (Welsh origin) |
| Reggie – “Counsel power” (variation of Reginald) |
| Remy – “Oarsman” (French origin) |
| Renardo – Spanish origin, meaning “wise power” |
| Reno – “Ruler” (Italian origin) |
| Renzo – Italian origin, short for “Lorenzo” |
| Reuben – “Behold, a son” (Hebrew origin) |
| Revan – Unique modern name |
| Revel – English origin, meaning “rejoice” |
| Reynard – “Strong decision” (French origin) |
| Rhett – “Counsel” (English origin) |
| Ricardo – “Strong ruler” (variation of Richard) |
| Rico – “Brave ruler” (Spanish origin, popularized in African American culture) |
| Rigby – “Ridge farm” (English origin) |
| Riggs – “Ridge” (English origin) |
| Rishawn – Blend of “Ri” and “Shawn” |
| Rodell – Variation of “Rod” with “-ell” suffix |
| Roderick – “Famous ruler” (German origin) |
| Rodney – English origin, meaning “island near the clearing” |
| Rodrion – Blend of “Rod” and “-ion” suffix |
| Roger – “Famous spear” (German origin) |
| Roland – “Famous land” (German origin) |
| Romaine – Variation of “Roman,” meaning “from Rome” |
| Roman – “Citizen of Rome” (Latin origin) |
| Romello – Variation of “Romeo” with an “l” added |
| Romeo – “Pilgrim to Rome” (Italian origin, widely used in African American culture) |
| Ronald – “Ruler’s counselor” (Scottish origin) |
| Rondale – Modern African American name |
| Rondell – Modern African American name with unique spelling |
| Roosevelt – “Field of roses” (Dutch origin) |
| Roscoe – “Deer wood” (English origin) |
| Rowan – “Little redhead” (Irish origin) |
| Royce – “Famous” (English origin) |
| Russ – “Red-haired” (English origin) |
| Russell – “Red-haired” (English origin) |
| Ruwa – “Beauty” (Swahili origin) |
| Rylan – “Island meadow” (English origin) |
| Rylon – Blend of “Ry” and “-lon” |
| Sage – “Wise” (Latin origin) |
| Salem – Hebrew origin, meaning “peace” |
| Sam – “God has heard” (shortened form of Samuel) |
| Samson – “Sun child” (Hebrew origin) |
| Saul – “Prayed for” (Hebrew origin) |
| Sawyer – “Woodcutter” (English origin) |
| Sayvion – Blend of “Say” and “Vion” |
| Scott – “From Scotland” (Scottish origin) |
| Sefu – “Sword” (Swahili origin) |
| Sekani – “Laughs” (African origin) |
| Semaj – James spelled backward |
| Semar – Unique African American name |
| Seth – “Appointed” (Hebrew origin) |
| Shaden – Variation of “Shawn” with unique “-den” ending |
| Shaka – Named after Shaka Zulu, the Zulu king |
| Shakur – Arabic origin, meaning “thankful” |
| Shamari – Unique African American name |
| Shamel – Unique African American name |
| Shamon – Unique African American name |
| Shamond – Unique African American name |
| Shannon – “Wise river” (Irish origin) |
| Shaquan – Blend of “Sha” and “Quan” |
| Shaquille – Arabic origin, meaning “well-developed,” popularized by Shaquille O’Neal |
| Shaun – “God is gracious” (variation of Sean, adapted) |
| Shavon – Blend of “Sha” and “Von” |
| Shavonte – Combination of “Sha” and “Vonte” |
| Sheldon – “Steep valley” (English origin) |
| Shiron – Blend of “Shi” and “Ron” |
| Shomari – “Forceful, powerful” (Swahili origin) |
| Sidney – “Wide island” (French origin) |
| Silas – “Wood or forest” (Latin origin) |
| Simeon – Hebrew origin, meaning “God has heard” |
| Simon – “He has heard” (Hebrew origin) |
| Sincere – Virtue name, modern African American origin |
| Siraj – Arabic origin, meaning “lamp, light” |
| Sire – Modern virtue name, meaning “lord” |
| Sloan – “Warrior” (Irish origin) |
| Solomon – “Peace” (Hebrew origin) |
| Spencer – “Steward” (English origin) |
| Stanley – “Stone meadow” (English origin) |
| Stanton – “Stone settlement” (English origin) |
| Stellan – Latin origin, meaning “star” |
| Stephen – “Crown” (Greek origin) |
| Stephon – “Crowned” (modern American origin) |
| Sterling – “Little star” (English origin) |
| Stuart – “Steward” (Scottish origin) |
| Taelan – Blend of “Tae” and “-lan” |
| Taelon – Blend of “Tae” and “Lon” |
| Taj – Arabic origin, meaning “crown” |
| Tajon – Blend of “Ta” and “Jon” |
| Talon – English origin, meaning “claw” |
| Tamir – Arabic origin, meaning “owner of dates” |
| Tariq – Arabic origin, meaning “morning star” |
| Tashawn – Combination of “Ta” and “Shawn” |
| Tau – “Lion” (Southern African origin) |
| Tavares – Portuguese origin, meaning “son of Tavares” |
| Tavaris – “Of the forest” (modern African American origin) |
| Tavion – Unique African American name |
| Tavon – “Nature’s son” (modern African American origin) |
| Taye – “Seen” (Yoruba origin) |
| Tayshaun – Combination of “Tay” and “Shaun” |
| Terrance – “Tender” (variation of Terrence) |
| Terrence – Latin origin, meaning “tender, gracious,” used widely |
| Terrill – “Thunder ruler” (modern American origin) |
| Terrion – Blend of “Terry” and “-ion” suffix |
| Tevin – Modern African American name |
| Trae – A shortened form of “Treyvon,” often used in African American culture |
| Tharen – Variation of “Theron” |
| Thatcher – “Roof maker” (English origin) |
| Theo – “God’s gift” (shortened form of Theodore) |
| Theodore – “Gift of God” (Greek origin) |
| Tobias – “God is good” (Greek origin) |
| Torion – Blend of “Tor” and “-ion” suffix |
| Torrence – “Little hills” (variation of Terence) |
| Trae – A shortened form of “Treyvon,” often used in African American culture |
| Tramaine – Modern African American name with a unique sound |
| Travion – Variation on “Trevon,” meaning “fair town” |
| Travis – “To cross” (French origin) |
| Travon – “Fair town” (modern African American origin) |
| Trayon – Blend of “Tray” and “-on” |
| Trayvon – Modern blend of “Tray” and “Von” |
| Tre’Shawn – Combination of “Tre” and “Shawn,” meaning “gracious” |
| Tre’Von – A stylized form of “Trevon” |
| Tremaine – Modern African American name with a distinctive style |
| Trent – “Gushing waters” (Latin origin) |
| Trenton – “Trent’s town” (English origin) |
| Treshawn – Blend of “Tre” and “Shawn” |
| Trevell – Unique blend of “Tre” and “Bell” |
| Trevian – Modern blend of “Tre” and “Vian” |
| Trevin – Blend of “Trey” and “Vin” |
| Trevon – “Fair town” (modern American origin) |
| Trevonte – Blend of “Trey” and “Devonte” |
| Trey – “Third” (modern American origin) |
| Treyon – Blend of “Trey” and “-on” |
| Treyvon – “Third son” (modern African American origin) |
| Tristan – “Tumult” (Celtic origin) |
| Truett – “Little hill” (English origin) |
| Tucker – “Garment maker” (English origin) |
| Turner – “Works with a lathe” (English origin) |
| Tyler – “Tile maker” (English origin) |
| Tylon – Modern African American name |
| Tymere – Modern African American name |
| Tyquan – Blend of “Ty” and “Quan” |
| Tyrail – Unique blend of “Ty” and “Rail” |
| Tyrelle – Variation of “Tyrell,” a modern African American name |
| Tyrese – Modern African American name, “smooth, calm” |
| Tyriek – “Gift of God” (modern African American origin) |
| Tyrin – Variation of “Tyron,” meaning “king” |
| Tyriq – Modern variation of “Tariq” |
| Tyrone – “Land of the noble” (Irish origin, popularized in African American culture) |
| Tyson – “Firebrand” (French origin) |
| Tyzavian – Modern blend, inspired by “Ty” and “Zavian” |
| Udo – “Peace” (Igbo origin) |
| Uland – African origin, meaning “noble” |
| Uli – Unique African American name |
| Ulric – German origin, meaning “wolf power” |
| Ulrick – Variation of “Ulric,” meaning “wolf power” |
| Ulysses – Latin origin, meaning “wrathful” |
| Umar – “Flourishing, prosperous” (Arabic origin) |
| Uriah – Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my light” |
| Urvin – Variation of “Irvin” |
| Usain – “Beautiful” (Arabic origin, inspired by sprinter Usain Bolt) |
| Uziel – Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my strength” |
| Uzziah – Hebrew origin, meaning “strength of God” |
| Vail – “Valley” (French origin) |
| Valen – Latin origin, meaning “strong, healthy” |
| Valente – Italian origin, meaning “brave” |
| Valerio – Italian origin, meaning “strong” |
| Valor – Virtue name, meaning “bravery” |
| Vance – “Marshland” (English origin) |
| Vantrel – Unique African American name |
| Varel – Unique blend of “Va” and “Rel” |
| Varion – Unique blend of “Va” and “Rion” |
| Vashawn – Blend of “Va” and “Shawn” |
| Vasher – Modern African American name |
| Vashon – Modern African American name |
| VaShon – Unique African American name |
| Vaughn – “Small” (Welsh origin, often used in African American culture) |
| Vernell – “Place of alder trees” (French origin) |
| Vernon – “Alder tree” (French origin) |
| Victor – “Conqueror” (Latin origin) |
| Viggo – “War” (Scandinavian origin) |
| Vince – “Conquering” (shortened form of Vincent) |
| Vontez – Blend of “Von” and “-tez” suffix |
| Wade – “River crossing” (English origin) |
| Walden – “Wooded valley” (English origin) |
| Wale – “Come home” (Yoruba origin) |
| Walter – “Army ruler” (German origin) |
| Wamukota – “Born at dawn” (Ugandan origin) |
| Warner – “Army guard” (German origin) |
| Warren – “Watchman” (German origin) |
| Warryn – Variation of “Warren” |
| Wayland – English origin, meaning “land by the road” |
| Waylon – “Land by the road” (English origin) |
| Wayne – “Wagon maker” (English origin) |
| Wells – “Spring” (English origin) |
| Wendall – Variation of “Wendell,” meaning “wanderer” |
| Wendell – “Traveler” (German origin) |
| Wesley – “West meadow” (English origin) |
| Weston – “Western town” (English origin) |
| Whit – “White” (English origin) |
| Whitman – “White-haired man” (English origin) |
| Wilbert – “Will-bright” (German origin) |
| Wilfred – “Desiring peace” (German origin) |
| William – “Resolute protector” (German origin) |
| Wilmer – English origin, meaning “famous” |
| Wilson – “Son of Will” (English origin) |
| Winston – “Joyful stone” (English origin, commonly used in African American culture) |
| Winthrop – “Friendly village” (English origin |
| Xaiden – Blend of “Xai” and “Aiden” |
| Xander – “Defender of the people” (Greek origin) |
| Xavier – “Bright, splendid” (Arabic origin) |
| Xavion – Unique blend of “Xavier” and “-ion” suffix |
| Xavious – Unique blend, inspired by “Xavier” |
| Xavy – Shortened form of “Xavier” |
| Xayvion – Blend of “Xay” and “Vion” |
| Xion – Modern blend, popular suffix |
| Xolani – “Peace” (Zulu origin) |
| Yadin – Hebrew origin, meaning “God will judge” |
| Yale – “Fertile upland” (Welsh origin) |
| Yandel – Modern African American name |
| Yannick – French origin, meaning “God is gracious” |
| Yardley – “Enclosed meadow” (English origin) |
| Yared – Amharic origin, meaning “descendant” |
| Yariel – Modern African American name |
| Yero – “Success” (West African origin) |
| Yorel – Modern African American name |
| Yusuf – “God increases” (Arabic origin) |
| Zabian – Unique modern name |
| Zaccai – Hebrew origin, meaning “pure” |
| Zachary – “Remembered by God” (Hebrew origin) |
| Zackary – “Remembered by God” (variation of Zachary) |
| Zaire – “The river that swallows all rivers” (African origin, widely adapted) |
| Zaireon – Unique African American name |
| Zamani – “Of the past” (Swahili origin) |
| Zane – “God is gracious” (English origin) |
| Zavien – Modern variation of “Xavier” |
| Zay – Shortened form of “Isaiah” or “Xavier” |
| Zayden – Unique blend of “Zay” with “-den” suffix |
| Zaylen – Combination of “Zay” and “-len” |
| Zayvion – Unique blend of “Zay” and “-vion” suffix |
| Zeph – Shortened form of “Zephaniah” |
| Zephyrion – Unique African American name, variation of “Zephyr” |
| Zion – “Highest point” (Hebrew origin, often used with a sense of spiritual significance) |
| Zuberi – “Strong” (Swahili origin) |
| Zyan – Variation of “Zion,” meaning “highest point” |
| Zyhir – Modern name with unique spelling |
| Zykel – Unique modern name |
| Zyler – Modern name, similar to “Tyler” |
| Zyvon – Unique blend of “Zy” and “Von” |
In the end, choosing the perfect name for your son is a powerful way to give him a foundation of pride, strength, and identity. Names like Amir, Malik, Javion, Khalil, Zaire, and Tyrone continue to stand out as popular choices in the African American community. These names are not only rich in meaning but also resonate with a legacy of resilience and achievement. By selecting a name that speaks to both heritage and individuality, you’re giving your child a gift that will accompany him through life’s journey—a name that holds the power to inspire, uplift, and honor his roots and future.
Looking for girl names? Check out our curated list of powerful and meaningful African American baby girl names that celebrate heritage and individuality.
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