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African American boy names
51 african American boy names — each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
📌 Save this list to Pinterest| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamar Boy | African American | /juh-MAR/ | handsome. | 6/100 |
| Deonte Boy | African American | /dee-ON-tay/ | Combination of the prefix De- and Monte, meaning 'mountain' or derived from D'Antoine. | 81/100 |
| Daquan Boy | African American | /duh-KWAHN/ | The mighty one; African American creation from D'Quan or Da'Quan variants. | 81/100 |
| Dandre Boy | African American | /DAN-dray/ | Strong and manly, combining D- prefix with Andre. | 81/100 |
| Jamarcus Boy | African American | /juh-MAR-kus/ | Modern African American name combining James and Marcus. | 77/100 |
| Damarion Boy | African American | /duh-MAR-ee-un/ | Modern creation, likely related to Damarius or Darius meaning wealthy. | 74/100 |
| Darrian Boy | African American | /DAR-ee-un/ | Variant of Darius meaning wealthy or rich. | 74/100 |
| Juwan Boy | African American | /joo-WAHN/ | A modern African American name of uncertain etymological origin. | 71/100 |
| Javonte Boy | African American | /juh-VAHN-tee/ | A modern African American name, possibly derived from Javan or similar roots. | 71/100 |
| Omarion Boy | African American | /oh-MAHR-ee-un/ | Modern African American name, possibly from Omar with the -ion suffix. | 71/100 |
| Jajuan Boy | African American | /jah-HWAN/ | Modern creation, possibly from Juan with the ja- prefix. | 62/100 |
| Travion Boy | African American | /TRAH-vee-un/ | Modern creation, possibly a variation of Travon or Travian. | 61/100 |
| Keshaun Boy | African American | /kuh-SHAWN/ | Modern creation, possibly combining the prefix Ke- with Shaun. | 61/100 |
| Shemar Boy | African American | /shuh-MAR/ | Modern creation, possibly combining Shea and Mar. | 61/100 |
| Syncere Boy | African American | /sin-SIR/ | Modern creation, likely inspired by the word sincere. | 61/100 |
| Kedrick Boy | African American | /KED-rik/ | Modern invented name combining Ke and Drick. | 59/100 |
| Tyrek Boy | African American | /ty-REK/ | Modern invented name combining Ty and Derek. | 59/100 |
| Markeith Boy | African American | /mar-KEETH/ | Modern invented name combining Mark and Keith. | 59/100 |
| Lemar Boy | African American | /LEE-mar/ | Modern created name, blend of Lee and Mar or Marcus. | 55/100 |
| Kamarion Boy | African American | /kuh-MAR-ee-un/ | Modern created name blending Ka- with -marion suffix. | 55/100 |
| Kaylon Boy | African American | /KAY-lun/ | Modern created name blending Kay- with -lon suffix. | 55/100 |
| Jayshawn Boy | African American | /JAY-shawn/ | Modern compound of Jay and Shawn, meanings uncertain. | 51/100 |
| Dondre Boy | African American | /dahn-DRAY/ | Modern invented name, possibly from Don or Andre. | 51/100 |
| Dashon Boy | African American | /duh-SHAHN/ | Modern invented name, origin and meaning uncertain. | 51/100 |
| Tyjuan Boy | African American | /tee-JUAN/ | Modern name combining Ty and Juan elements. | 50/100 |
| Tywan Boy | African American | /TY-wahn/ | Modern name with unclear etymology, possibly a variation of Tyrone. | 43/100 |
| Martavious Boy | African American | /mar-TAY-vus/ | Modern name combining Martin with -ious suffix for distinction. | 43/100 |
| Rashaud Boy | African American | /ruh-SHAWD/ | Modern name combining Rashid with -aud ending. | 43/100 |
| Deaundre Boy | African American | /dee-AHN-druh/ | Modern invented name combining De- and -andre. | 32/100 |
| Tyrome Boy | African American | /ty-ROHM/ | Modern invention, possibly combining Ty with Rome. | 30/100 |
| Jamarian Boy | African American | /juh-MAR-ee-un/ | Modern African American name combining James with Mariah. | 29/100 |
| Tyvon Boy | African American | /ty-VAHN/ | Modern created name. | 24/100 |
| Daequan Boy | African American | /dah-KWAN/ | Modern created name. | 24/100 |
| Lonzie Boy | African American | /LAHN-zee/ | Modern created name, possibly from Lonzo. | 24/100 |
| Jaquavious Boy | African American | /jah-KWA-vee-us/ | Modern created name combining James and Jacques elements. | 24/100 |
| Kemarion Boy | African American | /kuh-MAIR-ee-un/ | Modern created name. | 24/100 |
| Deontre Boy | African American | /dee-AHN-tray/ | Modern invented name with no established etymology. | 23/100 |
| Daiquan Boy | African American | /day-KWAN/ | Modern invented name with no established etymology. | 23/100 |
| Tyrece Boy | African American | /ty-REES/ | Modern creation with no established traditional etymology. | 20/100 |
| Demonta Boy | African American | /duh-MAHN-tuh/ | Modern creation with no established traditional etymology. | 20/100 |
| Jamonte Boy | African American | /juh-MAHN-tee/ | Modern creation with no established traditional etymology. | 20/100 |
| Makel Boy | African American | /muh-KEL/ | Modern creation of uncertain etymology. | 20/100 |
| Jawuan Boy | African American | /jah-WAN/ | Modern name, possibly derived from Juan with a prefix variation. | 17/100 |
| Dayvion Boy | African American | /day-VY-un/ | Modern creative name combining Day with -vion suffix. | 17/100 |
| Kajuan Boy | African American | /kah-WAHN/ | A modern creation blending sounds representing contemporary style. | 14/100 |
| Demontae Boy | African American | /duh-mahn-TAY/ | Modern created name with De- prefix and Montae. | 14/100 |
| Daivon Boy | African American | /DAY-vun/ | Modern created name with Dai- prefix and Von. | 14/100 |
| Tresean Boy | African American | /truh-SHAWN/ | Modern created name of uncertain origin. | 12/100 |
| Tyon Boy | African American | /TY-un/ | Modern created name of uncertain origin. | 12/100 |
| Dajour Boy | African American | /duh-JUR/ | Modern created name, possibly combining Da- with Jour (day in French). | 12/100 |
| Damontae Boy | African American | /duh-mon-TAY/ | Modern invented name, possibly inspired by Damont. | 6/100 |
Frequently asked questions
How many african American boy names are there?
NameTheKid lists 51 african American boy names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
What are some popular african American boy names?
Popular choices include Jamar, Deonte, Daquan, Dandre, Jamarcus.