Black Boy Names: A Guide to Strong and Meaningful Choices

Looking for the perfect name for your little black prince? Finding a name that resonates with your heritage, meaning, and style can be a beautiful journey. This list of black boy names offers a diverse selection, from classic and traditional to modern and unique. Each entry includes a detailed explanation of its origin and significance, empowering you to choose a name that truly embodies your son's spirit.
1. **Aaliyah:** (Arabic) meaning "high, lofty, sublime"
2. **Aasim:** (Arabic) meaning "protector, guardian"
3. **Abasi:** (Swahili) meaning "born on a Thursday"
4. **Abayomi:** (Yoruba) meaning "born on a Saturday"
5. **Adonis:** (Greek) meaning "lord, beautiful"
6. **Akeem:** (Yoruba) meaning "strong, powerful"
7. **Alaafin:** (Yoruba) meaning "king, ruler"
8. **Amari:** (Swahili) meaning "eternal, everlasting"
9. **Amari:** (Hebrew) meaning "God is my light"
10. **Amani:** (Swahili) meaning "peace, tranquility"
11. **Anderson:** (Scottish) meaning "son of Andrew, brave"
12. **Andre:** (Greek) meaning "manly, brave"
13. **Anthony:** (Latin) meaning "priceless, invaluable"
14. **Ashanti:** (Akan) meaning "warrior"
15. **Austin:** (Latin) meaning "august, majestic"
16. **Ayden:** (Irish) meaning "little fire"
17. **Bamidele:** (Yoruba) meaning "we have seen God"
18. **Barack:** (Arabic) meaning "blessing"
19. **Beau:** (French) meaning "handsome, beautiful"
20. **Benjamin:** (Hebrew) meaning "son of my right hand"
21. **Blake:** (English) meaning "dark, black"
22. **Brandon:** (English) meaning "from the hill of brambles"
23. **Broderick:** (Irish) meaning "strong warrior"
24. **Bryce:** (Scottish) meaning "from the hill of brambles"
25. **Cameron:** (Scottish) meaning "crooked nose"
26. **Caleb:** (Hebrew) meaning "dog"
27. **Calvin:** (Latin) meaning "bald"
28. **Camden:** (English) meaning "winding valley"
29. **Carlton:** (English) meaning "free man from the farm"
30. **Cedric:** (German) meaning "ruler of the people"
31. **Chad:** (French) meaning "warrior"
32. **Chase:** (English) meaning "to hunt"
33. **Christian:** (Greek) meaning "follower of Christ"
34. **Christopher:** (Greek) meaning "bearer of Christ"
35. **Clarence:** (Latin) meaning "bright, famous"
36. **Clay:** (English) meaning "from the clay"
37. **Clinton:** (English) meaning "from the hillside town"
38. **Cody:** (Irish) meaning "helpful"
39. **Cole:** (English) meaning "coal-black"
40. **Colton:** (English) meaning "from the hill farm"