Discover unique African baby boy names with deep cultural and modern appeal. Trending names like Olaniyan (meaning 'Respected'), Olujimi (symbolizing 'Given By God'), and Olugbodi (representing 'Child Born With Extra Finger') blend traditional values with contemporary style. These names reflect rich naming traditions while aligning with 2023 parenting trends seeking meaningful, gender-neutral options like Osagboro and Osumare. Explore our African list of 1000+ names with regional popularity insights and sibling-pairing suggestions.
Names starting with 'O' symbolize optimism and originality. Examples: Oliver (olive tree), Owen (young warrior), Oscar (God's spear).| # | Baby Names | Meanings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Okpara Popularity: 5570% |
First Born | |
| 2. | Othiamba Popularity: 2101% |
Born In The Afternoon | |
| 3. | Olaniyan Popularity: 5534% |
Respected | |
| 4. | Ogonna Popularity: 5799% |
Father-in-law | |
| 5. | Okafor Popularity: 5559% |
Born On Afor Market Day | |
| 6. | Olafemi Popularity: 4960% |
Successful | |
| 7. | Okechuku Popularity: 4923% |
Gift From God | |
| 8. | Obike Popularity: 4649% |
A Concerned Family | |
| 9. | Osakwe Popularity: 3634% |
The Lord Agrees | |
| 10. | Olu Popularity: 5644% |
Distinctive | |
| 11. | Orunjan Popularity: 5473% |
God Of The Mid-day Sun | |
| 12. | Oladoye Popularity: 2890% |
Wealth Has Become Joy | |
| 13. | Olujimi Popularity: 5733% |
Given By God | |
| 14. | Obama Popularity: 5003% |
Bent | |
| 15. | Olumide Popularity: 4514% |
God Arrives | |
| 16. | Obataiye Popularity: 5755% |
King Of The World | |
| 17. | Olaife Popularity: 4437% |
Precious, Loved One | |
| 18. | Otem Popularity: 3518% |
Born During Traveling | |
| 19. | Olufemi Popularity: 4481% |
Adored By God | |
| 20. | Oson Popularity: 3861% |
Summer | |
| 21. | Olugbodi Popularity: 5340% |
Child Born With Extra Finger | |
| 22. | Osagboro Popularity: 2204% |
There Is Only One God | |
| 23. | Obawole Popularity: 5813% |
The King Enters The House | |
| 24. | Obi Popularity: 2539% |
Heart | |
| 25. | Osumare Popularity: 2620% |
Rainbow | |
| 26. | Ogbonna Popularity: 3757% |
He Resembles His Father | |
| 27. | Ogbay Popularity: 4493% |
Don' T Take Him From | |
| 28. | Onuwachi Popularity: 3916% |
God’s World | |
| 29. | Olamina Popularity: 4264% |
This Is My Wealth | |
| 30. | Olumiji Popularity: 2921% |
My God Is Awake | |
| 31. | Osayimwese Popularity: 4895% |
God Made Me Complete | |
| 32. | Ozoama Popularity: 5312% |
The Good Road In Life | |
| 33. | Okanlawon Popularity: 4396% |
Son Born After Several Girls | |
| 34. | Oluwa Popularity: 4324% |
Our God | |
| 35. | Olushola Popularity: 5012% |
God Has Blessed Or Honored Me | |
| 36. | Okwayi Popularity: 3306% |
Referring To The Almighty | |
| 37. | Okapi Popularity: 2040% |
Animal With Long Neck | |
| 38. | Oafe Popularity: 2976% |
Your Descent Matters | |
| 39. | Oshun Popularity: 2688% |
Goddess Of The Oshun River | |
| 40. | Olamilekan Popularity: 4483% |
My Wealth Is Growing | |
| 41. | Olatunde Popularity: 3525% |
Joy Returns | |
| 42. | Okeke Popularity: 4504% |
Boy Born On Eke | |
| 43. | Odion Popularity: 3967% |
Born Of Twins | |
| 44. | Obayana Popularity: 4006% |
Warms Himself At The | |
| 45. | Olukayode Popularity: 3370% |
The Lord Brings Me Happiness | |
| 46. | Onyait Popularity: 2225% |
Born On The Grassland | |
| 47. | Oromo Popularity: 5376% |
An Ethnic Group; Herdsmen | |
| 48. | Oby Popularity: 2845% |
Heart | |
| 49. | Oluyemi Popularity: 5884% |
God Has Given Me Satisfaction | |
| 50. | Onyango Popularity: 3417% |
Born In The Morning |
Dive into the spiritual significance of African names like Olaife ('Precious, Loved One'), Osagboro ('There Is Only One God'), and Okafor ('Born On Afor Market Day') 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 Olafemi (inspired by celestial bodies) and Olumide (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.