Andy♡
Meaning: Form of Andrew: Strong, manly (Greek).
African American Names for Boys Starting with A
A - Authentic African American Boys Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American boys names that start with the letter "A". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Arvon♡
Meaning: Unique modern name
Anatole♡
Meaning: From Anatolios: Sunrise, daybreak, dawn; man from the East (AN-uh-tohl—Greek).
Antario♡
Meaning: Unique African American name
Adebayo♡
Meaning: He came in a joyful time (ah-DEH-bah-yo—West Africa; Yoruba, Nigeria).
Andrew♡
Meaning: Strong, manly (Greek).
Alfredo♡
Meaning: Form of Alfred: Elf counselor; good counselor; counselor with wisdom and diplomacy (Old English).
Albeo♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Albert: Noble and brilliant or illustrious (Old English).
Abram♡
Meaning: “Exalted father” (Hebrew origin)
Alber♡
Meaning: Form of Albert: Noble and brilliant or illustrious (Old English).
Alden♡
Meaning: Old, wise protector or friend; friendly (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Ahmaud♡
Meaning: Form of Ahmad: Praiseworthy, more commendable (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Anson♡
Meaning: Son of the divine (German).
Alison♡
Meaning: Noble one’s son; son of the highborn; holy or sacred fame (Old English; Old Franco-German).
Ademar♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Awadagin♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Sierra Leone).
Allix♡
Meaning: Form of Alex or Alexander: Helper and defender of humankind (Greek).
Aris♡
Meaning: Form of Aristaeus: One pertaining to a noble (ahr-ih-STAY-us—Greek). From Greek mythology.
Allen♡
Meaning: English form of Alan: Handsome, cheerful, harmonious one (Irish Gaelic).
Antwon♡
Meaning: “Priceless” (variation of Antoine)
Aaron♡
Meaning: Form of Aharon: Lofty or exalted (Old Testament—brother of Moses and Miriam; Hebrew).
Augustine♡
Meaning: Form of Augustinius, a form of Augustus: Exalted one, imperial, revered (Latin).
Autrey♡
Meaning: Place name—places in England and France: Ancient power; surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Arthur♡
Meaning: Noble one; bear-man; brave as a bear (Welsh; English).
As-salaam♡
Meaning: Form of Salaam: Peace (Swahili, East Africa; Senegal).
Acie♡
Meaning: Form of Ace: Unity; first in luck or accomplishment (Latin).
Antez♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Amani♡
Meaning: “Faith, peace” (Swahili origin)
Asante♡
Meaning: “Thankful” (Swahili origin)
Alton♡
Meaning: Dweller at the old town or estate (Old English).
Akia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Aloysius♡
Meaning: Famous warrior (al-oh-WIH-shus—Late Latin).
Ameen♡
Meaning: Form of Amin: Trustworthy and honest (ah-MEEN—Arabic, North Africa).
Alfred♡
Meaning: “Wise counselor” (English origin)
Amari♡
Meaning: “Strength, builder” (African origin)
Andres♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Authertimer♡
Meaning: Form of author, a book writer (English).
Aziz♡
Meaning: “Powerful, respected” (Arabic origin)
Albert♡
Meaning: Noble and brilliant or illustrious (Old English).
Allan♡
Meaning: English form of Alan: Handsome, cheerful, harmonious one (Irish Gaelic).
Absalom♡
Meaning: Father of peace (Old Testament—son of King David; Hebrew).
Antione♡
Meaning: Form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).
Artavius♡
Meaning: Unique African American name
Ambrose♡
Meaning: “Immortal” (Greek origin)
Adger♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Avondré♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Aked♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Guyana).
Abram♡
Meaning: Exalted father (Hebrew; Old Testament—Abraham’s name before God changed it). Name found among enslaved men in the South during the mid-nineteenth century.
Akbar♡
Meaning: Greater, greatest (Arabic; Muslim).
Alieu♡
Meaning: Strong (Fulani, West Africa).
Augie♡
Meaning: Form of Augustine or Augustus: Exalted one, imperial, revered (Latin).
Antwane♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).
Asadata♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Alphonzo♡
Meaning: Form of Alphonso: Noble and ready; eager for battle (Old German).
Art♡
Meaning: Form of Arthur: Noble one; bear-man; brave as a bear (Welsh; English).
Audell♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Ambrose♡
Meaning: Form of Ambrosios: Immortal, divine (Greek).
Ajigunwa♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Yoruba, Nigeria).
Augustin♡
Meaning: Form of Augustine: Exalted one, imperial, revered (Latin).
Arsenio♡
Meaning: Virile or masculine one (ar-SEE-nee-oh—Greek; ar-SAY-nee-o—Spanish).
Amos♡
Meaning: Burdened, troubled; borne by God (Old Testament; Hebrew).
Armstead♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown. Name used among free black men since the 18th century.
Abduhl♡
Meaning: Servant of God (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Azariah♡
Meaning: Help of God (az-ah-RY-ah—Old Testament—a king of Judah; Hebrew).
Anjawon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Arlo♡
Meaning: “Fortified hill” (Spanish origin)
Aloyisus♡
Meaning: Form of Aloysius: Famous warrior (Late Latin).
Avery♡
Meaning: Elf ruler (English).
Aven♡
Meaning: English origin, meaning “grace of God”
Arthello♡
Meaning: Form of Arthur: Noble one; bear-man; brave as a bear (Welsh; English).
Anderson♡
Meaning: Son of Anders, the Scandinavian form of Andrew: Strong, manly (Greek); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Austin♡
Meaning: Form of Augustine: Exalted one, imperial, revered (Latin).
August♡
Meaning: “Great, magnificent” (Latin origin)
Anfernee♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).
Antoine♡
Meaning: “Priceless” (variation of Anthony, widely used)
Andrell♡
Meaning: Unique African American name
Arna♡
Meaning: Form of Arnaud, a form of Arnall, from Arnhold: Eagle-gracious (Old German).
Alvin♡
Meaning: “Noble friend” (English origin)
Amare♡
Meaning: “One who builds” (modern American origin)
Andre♡
Meaning: Strong, manly (French).
Abream♡
Meaning: Form of Abram: Exalted father (Hebrew; Old Testament—Abraham’s name before God changed it). Name found among enslaved men in the South during the mid-nineteenth century.
Amiri♡
Meaning: Commander, leader, ruler; prince (ah-MEER-ee—Swahili, East Africa).
Alfonza♡
Meaning: Form of the Spanish or Italian Alfonso, a form of the Old German Alphonse: Noble and ready; eager for battle.
Akinkugbe♡
Meaning: A valiant man does not die in vain (Yoruba, Nigeria).
Ahmed♡
Meaning: Highly praised (ah-HMED—Arabic, North Africa).
Antaeus♡
Meaning: Form of Antaios: An adversary; one who is opposite (an-TEE-us—Greek).
Anthuan♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).
Armel♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Adegboyega♡
Meaning: The child is like a crown that brings honor to a king (Youruba, Nigeria).
Alexander♡
Meaning: Helper and defender of humankind (Greek).
Adolph♡
Meaning: Form of Adolf: Noble wolf; noble hero (Old German).
Antione♡
Meaning: Variation of “Antoine,” meaning “priceless”
Alvesta♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Alvin (friend of all; noble friend—Old German) and Ester (star—Hebrew; Persian [Farsi], Iran).
Abel♡
Meaning: “Breath” (Hebrew origin)
A'dré♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Arvell♡
Meaning: Unique African American name
Alonzo♡
Meaning: “Eager for battle” (Spanish origin, popularized)
Aksum♡
Meaning: Place name—The original name of ancient Ethiopia; the name of an Ethiopian city from the first to the eighth centuries CE.
Abdullah♡
Meaning: Form of Abduhl: Servant of God (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa).
Antone♡
Meaning: Form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).