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Modern African American boy names
43 modern African American boy names — each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
📌 Save this list to Pinterest| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyshawn Boy | Modern African American | /ty-SHAWN/ | Modern blend name combining Ty and Shawn of uncertain meaning. | 76/100 |
| Devontae Boy | Modern African American | /duh-VON-tay/ | Modern creation, possibly a blend of Devon and a suffix like -tae. | 65/100 |
| Damani Boy | Modern African American | /duh-MAH-nee/ | Modern creation with African American roots. | 65/100 |
| Dontrell Boy | Modern African American | /dahn-TREL/ | Modern creation with African American roots. | 65/100 |
| Zavion Boy | Modern African American | /zuh-VY-un/ | Modern creation, possibly influenced by Zion. | 65/100 |
| Jashawn Boy | Modern African American | /juh-SHAWN/ | A contemporary creation combining elements of modern naming practices. | 60/100 |
| Tyreek Boy | Modern African American | /ty-REEK/ | A contemporary creation with no established etymological basis. | 60/100 |
| Dwan Boy | Modern African American | /DWAN/ | A contemporary creation with no established etymology. | 59/100 |
| Jamell Boy | Modern African American | /jah-MEL/ | A contemporary creation with no established etymological basis. | 59/100 |
| Demari Boy | Modern African American | /deh-MAR-ee/ | A contemporary creation with no established etymological basis. | 59/100 |
| Javaris Boy | Modern African American | /juh-VAR-iss/ | A modern creation, possibly blending Ja- and -varis elements. | 52/100 |
| Jerell Boy | Modern African American | /juh-REL/ | Modern created name, possibly variant of Jerald or Gerald. | 52/100 |
| Jadarius Boy | Modern African American | /juh-DAIR-ee-us/ | Invented name blending Jade with Latin -arius suffix. | 47/100 |
| Keondre Boy | Modern African American | /kee-AHN-druh/ | Invented name blending Keon with -dre suffix. | 47/100 |
| Jamichael Boy | Modern African American | /juh-MY-kul/ | Invented name blending James and Michael. | 47/100 |
| Jamarr Boy | Modern African American | /jah-MAR/ | Contemporary creation combining Ja and marr suffix. | 45/100 |
| Raquan Boy | Modern African American | /rah-KWAN/ | Contemporary creation combining Ra or Raquel and quan. | 45/100 |
| Tyshon Boy | Modern African American | /TY-shun/ | Contemporary creation combining Ty and shon suffix. | 45/100 |
| Roshawn Boy | Modern African American | /roh-SHAWN/ | Contemporary creation combining Ro or Rose and Shawn. | 45/100 |
| Tayvon Boy | Modern African American | /TAY-vun/ | Contemporary creation combining Tay and von suffix. | 45/100 |
| Jermel Boy | Modern African American | /jer-MEL/ | Contemporary creation combining Jer and mel suffix. | 45/100 |
| Dasean Boy | Modern African American | /duh-SHAWN/ | Contemporary creation combining Da and Sean. | 45/100 |
| Kashawn Boy | Modern African American | /kuh-SHAWN/ | Modern creation combining Kash and Shawn. | 39/100 |
| Delvon Boy | Modern African American | /del-VAHN/ | Modern creation without established etymology. | 39/100 |
| Lonnell Boy | Modern African American | /luh-NEL/ | Modern variant of Lionel, meaning lion. | 38/100 |
| Leshawn Boy | Modern African American | /luh-SHAWN/ | Modern creation combining elements. | 38/100 |
| Dontez Boy | Modern African American | /don-TEZ/ | Modern creation, possibly from Don with -tez suffix. | 34/100 |
| Javari Boy | Modern African American | /jah-VAR-ee/ | Modern creation, possibly from Java with -ri suffix. | 34/100 |
| Tavarus Boy | Modern African American | /tah-VAR-us/ | Modern creation, possibly variant of Tavion or Tavarous. | 33/100 |
| Tywon Boy | Modern African American | /TY-wahn/ | Modern invented name, possibly a variation of Tyrone. | 27/100 |
| Marshaun Boy | Modern African American | /mar-SHAWN/ | Modern invented name, possibly combining Marshall and Sean. | 27/100 |
| Dawan Boy | Modern African American | /duh-WAHN/ | Modern invented name with unclear etymology. | 27/100 |
| Jawaun Boy | Modern African American | /juh-WAHN/ | Modern invented name with unclear etymology. | 27/100 |
| Javonta Boy | Modern African American | /juh-VAHN-tuh/ | Modern invented name possibly combining Java and Montana. | 27/100 |
| Davaughn Boy | Modern African American | /duh-VAWN/ | A contemporary variant of DeVaughn or Dwayne. | 25/100 |
| Treshaun Boy | Modern African American | /treh-SHAWN/ | A contemporary blended creation from Tre and Shaun. | 25/100 |
| Tavarius Boy | Modern African American | /ta-VAR-ee-us/ | Modern created name with no established historical etymology. | 18/100 |
| Quashawn Boy | Modern African American | /kwa-SHAWN/ | Modern created name with no established historical etymology. | 18/100 |
| Taveon Boy | Modern African American | /ta-VEE-un/ | Modern created name with no established historical etymology. | 17/100 |
| Rasean Boy | Modern African American | /ra-SHAWN/ | Modern created name with no established historical etymology. | 17/100 |
| Jamarie Boy | Modern African American | /ja-MAR-ee/ | Modern created name with no established historical etymology. | 17/100 |
| Lakeith Boy | Modern African American | /luh-KEETH/ | Modern creation, possibly combining Lake with Keith (wood) or Scottish origin. | 15/100 |
| Diontae Boy | Modern African American | /dee-ahn-TAY/ | Contemporary creation, possibly combining Dion (of Zeus) with the suffix -tae. | 15/100 |
Frequently asked questions
How many modern African American boy names are there?
NameTheKid lists 43 modern African American boy names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
What are some popular modern African American boy names?
Popular choices include Tyshawn, Devontae, Damani, Dontrell, Zavion.