Discover unique African baby boy names with deep cultural and modern appeal. Trending names like Bosede (meaning 'Sunday Child'), Bodua (symbolizing 'Ghanian name that means 'animal tail''), and Batte (representing 'Clan Totem Is An Elephant') blend traditional values with contemporary style. These names reflect rich naming traditions while aligning with 2023 parenting trends seeking meaningful, gender-neutral options like Berhan and Barake. Explore our African list of 1000+ names with regional popularity insights and sibling-pairing suggestions.
Names starting with 'B' represent bravery and brightness. Examples: Benjamin (son of the right hand), Blake (dark or fair), Brooks (near the brook).| # | Baby Names | Meanings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Byaruhanga Popularity: 3663% |
God’s Own | |
| 2. | Bolie Popularity: 512% |
Life | |
| 3. | Bosede Popularity: 3281% |
Sunday Child | |
| 4. | Bomani Popularity: 5314% |
strong solDier' | |
| 5. | Blessyn Popularity: 3443% |
A Gift From God | |
| 6. | Benaim Popularity: 2959% |
Son Of The Right Hand | |
| 7. | Boseda Popularity: 2887% |
Nigerian Name Given To A Child Born On Sunday | |
| 8. | Baruti Popularity: 4419% |
teacher' | |
| 9. | Bahemuka Popularity: 5341% |
Resembles Father | |
| 10. | Babafemi Popularity: 2855% |
Loved By His Father | |
| 11. | Byarugaba Popularity: 3746% |
God’s Own | |
| 12. | Balikuraira Popularity: 3236% |
Time To Mature Mentally | |
| 13. | Bodua Popularity: 2290% |
Ghanian name that means 'animal tail' | |
| 14. | Bernell Popularity: 2387% |
Brown Haired | |
| 15. | Bategeka Popularity: 2159% |
People Who Plan Well | |
| 16. | Bour Popularity: 3421% |
Rock | |
| 17. | Berihun Popularity: 5676% |
Let Him Guide Us | |
| 18. | Babajide Popularity: 4771% |
Father Is Coming Home | |
| 19. | Breylan Popularity: 4540% |
Beauty by heart | |
| 20. | Bash Popularity: 2924% |
Forerunner | |
| 21. | Batte Popularity: 3087% |
Clan Totem Is An Elephant | |
| 22. | Berhan Popularity: 2562% |
Light; Illumination | |
| 23. | Berko Popularity: 3154% |
Son First Born | |
| 24. | Byembandwa Popularity: 5080% |
God’s Own | |
| 25. | Barake Popularity: 5138% |
Gods Blessing | |
| 26. | Babatunde Popularity: 3581% |
Return Of The Father | |
| 27. | Bwire Popularity: 4355% |
Born At Night | |
| 28. | Berhanua Popularity: 3533% |
Light; Illumination | |
| 29. | Boubacar Popularity: 2958% |
Father Of Excellence | |
| 30. | Bongani Popularity: 4313% |
The Grateful One | |
| 31. | Banji Popularity: 3833% |
Second Born Of Twins | |
| 32. | Bem Popularity: 4261% |
peace' |
Dive into the spiritual significance of African names like Berihun ('Let Him Guide Us'), Berhan ('Light'), and Blessyn ('A Gift From God') that carry profound philosophical meanings. Our guide analyzes name etymology from African to modern interpretations, helping parents choose names honoring cultural heritage while considering legal naming laws and pronunciation guides. Discover rare gems like Benaim (inspired by celestial bodies) and Bategeka (symbolizing happiness) missing from mainstream lists.
Our aim is to provide parents with a comprehensive database of names for their children, where they can not only search for names but also discover their beautiful meanings.