300+ Black Boy Names with Meanings for 2025

300+ Black Boy Names with Meanings for 2025

Choosing the perfect name for your baby boy is a powerful and personal decision. If you’re honoring your culture, celebrating heritage, or looking for something unique and modern, the right name can carry strength, pride, and purpose. This list of 300+ Black boy names for 2025 includes timeless classics, trending favorites, and meaningful names rooted in African, African American, and global traditions each with its own rich story.

Black Boy Names from A to Z

Black Boy Names from A to Z
NameMeaning
AmaniPeace (Swahili)
BakariOne who will succeed
CairoVictorious (Arabic origin)
DariusWealthy, kingly
ElijahYahweh is God
FranklinFree man
GideonMighty warrior
HarlemPlace name; strong roots
IsaiahGod is salvation
JabariBrave
KamariMoonlight
LamarOf the sea
MalikKing
NazirSupporter, protector
OmariGod is the highest
PrestonPriest’s town
QuincyFifth born child
RashadWise, good judgment
SimeonGod has heard
TyreseSmooth, intelligent
UgoPride (Igbo)
VernonPlace of alders
WinstonJoyful stone
XanderDefender of mankind
YahyaGod is gracious
ZionHighest point; heaven
AmirPrince, ruler
BrysonSon of Bryce
CarterTransporter of goods
DamariGentle, calm
EmariIndustrious leader
FelixHappy, fortunate
GrantGreat
HendrixHome ruler
ImaniFaith (Swahili)
JahlilGreatness
KairoVictorious
LegendMyth, heroic tale
MarleyPleasant seaside meadow
NovaNew star
OrionRising in the sky
PrinceRoyal son
QuestAdventure seeker
RohanAscending
ShawnGod is gracious
TitanPowerful, strong
UzielGod is my strength
VaughnLittle
WestFrom the West
XaviBright, splendid
ZionelInspired by Zion

Unique Black Boy Names

Unique Black Boy Names
NameMeaning
ZephirGentle breeze
TyvonTwin like, modern form
KeshawnGod is gracious
OmelioGod’s work
TavionStrong and brave
ZaireRiver, powerful
MaziYouthful (Igbo origin)
DamarionGift of God
LavellLevel-headed
EmonFaithful, trustworthy
RakeemWise and intelligent
QuamirUnique and strong
HakeemWise, learned
SekouLeader
TrevonFair town
KeonGod is gracious
AzeemGreat, mighty
ZavianLight
KymaniAdventurous traveler
ArionMusic, melody
BraelonGift of strength
CephusRock
DeQuanGracious God
EveronBrave, everlasting
FaroLighthouse
JaedonThankful
KenzoStrong and healthy
LiorMy light
MarcellusYoung warrior
NeyoNew
O’ShawnGod is gracious
PharoahRoyal ruler
QuillanCub or young wolf
RydellSmooth and musical
ShamarTo protect
TaevonStrong, bold
UmarionLong lived, everlasting
VonteEnduring strength
WynstonJoy stone
XylusForest, woodsy
YardenDescending
ZekielStrength of God
CaelinPowerful warrior
DakariRejoice (African origin)
EshaanIn God’s grace
JamarioDetermined protector
KalenMighty warrior
LorienDream-like, magical
MekhiWho is like God?
TywanGracious and calm

Hot Black Boy Names (50 Names)

NameMeaning
AceOne, highest ranking
BlazeFlame, fire
CassiusVain but powerful
DallasFrom the valley meadows
EnzoRuler of the estate
FameKnown and celebrated
GhostMysterious and cool
HarlemStrong roots
IceCool, slick
JaceHealer
KnoxRound hill, fortress
LuxeLuxury, shine
MessiahSavior, leader
NykoVictory of the people
OceanCalm and powerful
PhoenixRebirth and fire
QuestAdventurer
RebelNonconformist, bold
SaintHoly and pure
TitanGiant, powerful
VibeEnergy, feel
WestDirectional, trendy
ZyaireRiver, flowing
BronsonSon of the dark-skinned one
CreedBelief, guiding principle
DiorGolden, luxury
EastonFrom the East
FlameFire, passion
GeminiDual nature, twin
HarlemPlace name with soul
IconRole model
JuelzYouthful
KrossModern, spiritual
LegendHero, famous figure
MajorGreater, important
NeoNew
OnyxGemstone, black beauty
PoloBold and fashionable
QuadeFourth-born
RayneCounsel, ruler
SavageUntamed, fierce
TruLoyal and honest
UrbanCity life
VonnHope
WaveCalm or powerful motion
XionZion inspired
YariPower of God
ZaylenGift of God
ZeekStrength of God
AceonStrong leader

Strong Black Boy Names

NameMeaning
AbasiStern, serious (African)
BaronNobleman
CassianValiant, strong
DanteEnduring
EzekielGod strengthens
FergusStrong man
GriffinFierce, powerful
HannibalGrace of Baal
IdrisInterpreter
JettBlack stone, strength
KaneWarrior
LeifDescendant
MaximusGreatest
NeroStrong, black
OdinGod of wisdom and war
PaxPeaceful strength
QuintonFifth
RonanLittle seal, strong swimmer
StormFierce and intense
TaurusBull, power
UmarProsperous, flourishing
ValorBravery
WardellGuardian of the valley
XenoBrave stranger
YusufGod increases
ApolloDestroyer, strength
BenaiahBuilt by God
CyrusSun, power
DukeLeader
ElricRuler of all
FrancoFree man
GunnarBattle warrior
HeathUntamed land
IvarArcher
JerichoCity of the moon, stronghold
KainWarrior
LeandroLion man
MagnusGreat
NeoNew, strong
OdinInspiration, might
PierceRock
QuintonFifth child
RoccoRest, battle cry
SamsonSun, strength
ThaneWarrior
UlyssesWrathful
VigorEnergy and strength
WillardResolute and brave
XavierNew house, bright
ZuberiStrong (Swahili)

Cute Black Boy Names

NameMeaning
AmariStrength, eternal
BoboLittle brother (affectionate)
CobySupplanter
DoodleCute nickname style name
EliUplifted, ascended
FefeCharming, cute nickname
GigiBrave youth (playful tone)
HaloDivine light
IzzyGod is my oath
JojoGod increases
KobySupplanter, modern
LennyBrave lion
MimiBeloved, cute short name
NikoVictory
OllieOlive tree, peace
PapiAffectionate for daddy
QiqiEnergetic and cute
RiriJoyful and sweet
SosoGentle and lovely
TinoLittle one, tiny
UziStrength of God
VitoLife
WallyRuler of the army
XaviBright, splendid
YoyoJoyful nickname
ZuzuLily or sweet
BennySon of the right hand
ChikeGod’s strength (Igbo)
DamiTame, gentle
EnziPowerful (Swahili)
FariJoyful
GaniValuable
HaniHappy, delighted
IziDivine
JayceHealer
KikiJoy bringer
LioLion like
MomoPeach, sweet
NuriLight
ObiHeart (Igbo)
PiloCute version of “Pillow”
RamiLoving, tender
SukiBeloved (used affectionately)
TajiCrown (Swahili)
UmiLife (African)
VaniIntelligent and lovable
WaziOpen minded (Swahili)
XenoNew and fresh
YemiTo befit me (Yoruba)
ZaniGift of God

Black Boy Middle Names

NameMeaning
AmirPrince
BlazeFire, energy
CairoVictorious
DenzelFrom a high stronghold
EliasThe Lord is my God
FordRiver crossing
GreyCalm and cool
HayesFenced area
IdrisInterpreter
JaceHealer
KingRoyalty
LaneNarrow path
MalikKing
NashBy the ash tree
OmarLong lived
PaxPeace
QuestSearch, journey
ReignRule, sovereignty
SageWise one
TrueGenuine
VaughnSmall
WellsFrom the springs
XionStrength from Zion
YorkBoar estate
ZionHeaven, promised land
AlecDefender of men
BronxModern place name
CreedBelief
DrakeDragon, strong
EliasJehovah is God
FoxClever, sleek
GlennValley
HeroBrave person
IsraelWrestles with God
JaelMountain goat, biblical
KeirDusky, dark haired
LeviJoined together
MicahWho is like God?
NobleDistinguished, virtuous
OrionRising in the sky
PrinceSon of a king
RiverFlowing water
StormFierce nature
TajCrown
UrbanFrom the city
ValorCourage and strength
WynnFriend
ZenPeaceful
ZekeStrength of God

African Boy Names with Meanings

NameMeaningOrigin
AbiolaBorn in wealthYoruba
AjaniHe who wins the struggleYoruba
BonganiBe thankfulZulu
ChikeGod’s strengthIgbo
DakaraiRejoiceShona
EkonStrongEfik
FarajiConsolationSwahili
GimbaWealthy personHausa
HamisiBorn on ThursdaySwahili
IkennaFather’s powerIgbo
JabariBraveSwahili
KatoSecond of twinsLuganda
LwandleOceanZulu
MosiFirst bornSwahili
NuruLightSwahili
ObiHeartIgbo
PakiWitnessEgyptian
QuasshieSunday bornAkan
RethabileWe are happySotho
SimbaLionShona/Swahili
ThabaniBe happyZulu
UchennaGod’s willIgbo
VusimuziBuilder of the homeZulu
WekesaBorn during harvestLuhya
XolaniPeaceZulu
YaoBorn on ThursdayAkan
ZuberiStrongSwahili
AyodeleJoy has come homeYoruba
BhekizizweLooking after the nationZulu
ChimaGod knowsIgbo
DumiInspireNdebele
EfeWealthUrhobo
FolaWealth, honorYoruba
GwandoyaMet with miseryLuo
HondoWarShona
IdirAliveBerber
JumaBorn on FridaySwahili
KhamariMoonlightAfrican-American
LemmaDecision, solutionAmharic
MandlaPowerZulu
NiaziIntentionAfrican
OseiNobleAkan
PendoLoveSwahili
QhaweWarriorZulu
RudoLoveShona
SefuSwordSwahili
TafariHe who inspires aweAmharic
UzomaGood journeyIgbo
VuyoHappinessXhosa
WaliGuardianSwahili
ZolaTranquil, calmZulu

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