African American Boy Last Names
A curated list of 100 culturally authentic African American last names for boys. Each entry includes its meaning and, when available, a cultural note for deeper context.
For African American families, the name given to a son can reflect resilience, pride, creativity, and identity. In a world where names are often a person’s introduction, giving your child a unique and meaningful name can help set them apart, inspire confidence, and honor traditions and values that matter deeply. Whether rooted in heritage or crafted with modern flair, the right name can empower, uplift, and celebrate a child’s identity. Explore our curated Top 1000 African American baby boy names to find the perfect fit for your son.
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Joyner
Mckinney
Goodwin
Mason
Rhodes
Taylor
Gibson
Copeland
Epps
Jacobs
Porter
Bridges
Hopkins
Small
Hicks
Wiley
Branch
Freeman
Mcbride
Marshall
Greer
Baker
Ellison
Glover
Miller
Walker
Howell
Wheeler
Bush
Watkins
Boone
Edwards
Simpson
Brooks
Mccray
Farmer
Graham
Kelley
Smith
Anderson
Patrick
Wallace
Logan
Butler
Page
Winston
Long
Stevens
Prince
Pitts
Nash
Robertson
Clark
Rice
Lee
Cherry
Shaw
Bell
Cook
Grant
Muhammad
Harmon
Weaver
Pope
Frazier
Hart
King
Watts
Atkins
Montgomery
Barber
Armstrong
Carroll
Chandler
Banks
Matthews
Chatman
Bennett
Solomon
Warren
Poole
Green
Harrison
Davis
Webster
Gray
Carter
Bates
Covington
Heard
Baldwin
Clayton
Bonner
Payne
George
Duncan
Whitaker
Horton
Love
Looking for girl names? Check out our curated list of powerful and meaningful African American baby girl names that celebrate heritage and individuality.