Trayvon♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
African American Names for Boys Starting with T
T - Authentic African American Boys Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American boys names that start with the letter "T". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Trevon♡
Meaning: “Fair town” (modern American origin)
Tramaine♡
Meaning: Modern African American name with a unique sound
Trayvon♡
Meaning: Modern blend of “Tray” and “Von”
Turan♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Trevell♡
Meaning: Unique blend of “Tre” and “Bell”
Trevor♡
Meaning: Prudent, discreet, wise (Irish Gaelic).
Timothy♡
Meaning: He who honors God (Greek; New Testament).
Thembi♡
Meaning: Form of Themba: Hope (TEHM-bah—Xhosa, South Africa).
Theaoseus♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Tazwell♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tashard♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Trent♡
Meaning: “Gushing waters” (Latin origin)
Teion♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tario♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Thornton♡
Meaning: Dweller at the thorny estate (English; Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Terrill♡
Meaning: “Thunder ruler” (modern American origin)
Tinsley♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Trivelle♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Troy♡
Meaning: At the place of the curly-haired people (Old French).
Tei♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Ghana).
Theodore♡
Meaning: “Gift of God” (Greek origin)
Ted♡
Meaning: Form of Theodore: Gift of God (Greek).
Tonell♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Thomy♡
Meaning: Form of Thomas: Twin (Aramaic; Greek; New Testament).
Tashawn♡
Meaning: Combination of “Ta” and “Shawn”
Thad♡
Meaning: Form of Thaddeus: One who praises (Latin).
Tarzan♡
Meaning: Endowed with great physical strength and skill, a definition based on the title character of Edgar Rice Burroughs' book Tarzan of the Apes.
Travion♡
Meaning: Variation on “Trevon,” meaning “fair town”
Timmie♡
Meaning: Form of Timothy: He who honors God (Greek; New Testament).
Thurmond♡
Meaning: Form of Thurman: Protected by Thor, the ancient Norse god of thunder (English).
Turner♡
Meaning: Latheworker; woodworker (Latin; Middle English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Tyrelle♡
Meaning: Variation of “Tyrell,” a modern African American name
Trevin♡
Meaning: Blend of “Trey” and “Vin”
Tarik♡
Meaning: Visitor (TAH-rik—Swahili, East Africa).
Terrence♡
Meaning: Latin origin, meaning “tender, gracious,” used widely
Telvis♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Toriano♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Terryl♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tamonte♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tolliver♡
Meaning: Strong man; ferocious warrior (Americanized form of the Italian family name Taliaferro; English form of Telfer from the Old French taille(r); Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Taevion♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Torion♡
Meaning: Blend of “Tor” and “-ion” suffix
Thaireee♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Théophile♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Theophilus: Beloved of God (Greek; New Testament).
Taurian♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Taurus: Bull (Latin); the second sign of the Zodiac.
Travone♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tanner♡
Meaning: Leathermaker (English; German); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Tonie♡
Meaning: Form of Anthony: Inestimable, priceless one; worthy of praise (Latin).
Tyriek♡
Meaning: “Gift of God” (modern African American origin)
Tywanza♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Tavon♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Terrion♡
Meaning: Blend of “Terry” and “-ion” suffix
Tamir♡
Meaning: Possessor of dates; date merchant; date trader (Arabic).
Tamir♡
Meaning: Arabic origin, meaning “owner of dates”
Trevian♡
Meaning: Modern blend of “Tre” and “Vian”
Theron♡
Meaning: Hunter (Greek).
Tyrell♡
Meaning: Form of Terrell: Ruler of thunder (Old English).
Tykeim♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Truett♡
Meaning: “Little hill” (English origin)
Togo♡
Meaning: Place name—A small country on the coast of West Africa, whose name means edge of the water (Ewe, Togo).
Tavares♡
Meaning: Portuguese origin, meaning “son of Tavares”
Trent♡
Meaning: Torrent; rapid stream (Latin).
Tommy♡
Meaning: Form of Thomas: Twin (Aramaic; Greek; New Testament).
Talley♡
Meaning: Form of Talbot: Bloodhound (English).
TreKell♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Terrell♡
Meaning: Ruler of thunder (Old English); rooted in Thor, the mythological Norse god of thunder (Old Norse).
Taliaferro♡
Meaning: Form of Tagliaferro: Ironworker (Italian); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Ty♡
Meaning: Form of Tyrell, a form of Terrell: Ruler of thunder (Old English).
Terrance♡
Meaning: Form of Terence: Smooth, polished one; tender (Latin).
Tharen♡
Meaning: Variation of “Theron”
Taj♡
Meaning: Arabic origin, meaning “crown”
Tazwell♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Tremon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Terrance♡
Meaning: “Tender” (variation of Terrence)
Tres♡
Meaning: Word name—the French word tres (tray): Three.
Tyson♡
Meaning: “Firebrand” (French origin)
Trae♡
Meaning: A shortened form of “Treyvon,” often used in African American culture
Tevin♡
Meaning: Modern African American name
Tyler♡
Meaning: “Tile maker” (English origin)
Tom♡
Meaning: Form of Thomas: Twin (Aramaic; Greek; New Testament).
Tyre♡
Meaning: Form of Tyrone: Sovereign (Greek).
Tyrail♡
Meaning: Unique blend of “Ty” and “Rail”
Tajon♡
Meaning: Blend of “Ta” and “Jon”
Tavaris♡
Meaning: “Of the forest” (modern African American origin)
Tevin♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Thomas (twin—Aramaic; Greek; New Testament) and Kevin (gentle, lovable—Irish Gaelic).
Travon♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Thacker♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Thirman♡
Meaning: Form of Thurman: Protected by Thor, the ancient Norse god of thunder (English).
Travis♡
Meaning: Dweller at the crossroads; toll collector (Middle English; Old French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Talon♡
Meaning: English origin, meaning “claw”
Tyndall♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Terek♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tyzee♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Trayon♡
Meaning: Blend of “Tray” and “-on”
Talmadge♡
Meaning: From the lake between the towns (English).
Thomas♡
Meaning: Twin (Aramaic; Greek; New Testament).
Tyrone♡
Meaning: Sovereign (Greek).
Therman♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Tanver♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.