Eli♡
Meaning: “Ascended, uplifted” (Hebrew origin)
African American Names for Boys Starting with E
E - Authentic African American Boys Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American boys names that start with the letter "E". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Eldzier♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Ellis♡
Meaning: “The Lord is my God” (Hebrew origin)
Eustace♡
Meaning: Stable, tranquil (Latin).
Ezel♡
Meaning: Form of Ezekiel: Strength of God; God will strengthen (Hebrew; Old Testament—prophet for whom a book in the Old Testament is named).
el-Hajj♡
Meaning: The pilgrim (Swahili, East Africa).
Eldrick♡
Meaning: Form of Aldrich: Old, wise ruler (German).
Everson♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Emmitt♡
Meaning: Form of Emmett: Industrious, strong (Old German).
Edgar♡
Meaning: Prosperous spearman (Old English).
Elrico♡
Meaning: Modern blend of “El” and “Rico”
Eddrick♡
Meaning: Unique blend of “Ed” and “Rick”
Elgin♡
Meaning: White, noble (English).
Ernest♡
Meaning: “Serious, determined” (German origin)
Easton♡
Meaning: “East town” (English origin)
Eddie♡
Meaning: Form of names beginning with “Ed”: Edward (Prosperous guardian—Old English); Edmund (Prosperous guardian—Old English); Edwin (Prosperous friend; rich in friendship—Old English; Edensaw (Glacier—ed-en-saw—Tlingit, Native North American).
Ebo♡
Meaning: Born on Tuesday (eh-BO—Fante, Ghana).
Eldon♡
Meaning: From Ella’s hill or foreign hill (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Elroy♡
Meaning: English form of Leroy: King; person given the title of king for his royal bearing or for the part played in a religious pageant (French).
Etheridge♡
Meaning: Rich and powerful (English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Elian♡
Meaning: Hebrew origin, meaning “the Lord is my God”
Earnell♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Estevanico♡
Meaning: Little Steven (Spanish).
Ellisworth♡
Meaning: Form of Ellsworth: From the estate of a noble one (English).
Edmund♡
Meaning: Prosperous guardian (Old English).
Eulion♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Erroll♡
Meaning: Form of Errol: To wander (Latin).
Eliyah♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Ephram♡
Meaning: Form of Ephraim: Very fruitful (Hebrew; Old Testament—second son of Joseph and Asenath).
Eldridge♡
Meaning: Mature counselor (German).
Ellington♡
Meaning: “Ellis’s town” (English origin)
Emery♡
Meaning: “Industrious ruler” (German origin)
Eldrick♡
Meaning: Unique modern name
Ephraim♡
Meaning: “Fruitful” (Hebrew origin)
Ewin♡
Meaning: Form of Ewan: Born of the yew tree (Scottish, from the Gaelic).
Elix♡
Meaning: Modern African American name
Essex♡
Meaning: Place name—county in England and sixteen places in the United States.
Ethan♡
Meaning: Firm, strong, steadfast, reliable (Hebrew).
Eubie♡
Meaning: Form of Hubert: Brilliant mind or spirit (Old German).
Ellington♡
Meaning: Ellis's town (English). Surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Ezra♡
Meaning: Salvation (Hebrew; Old Testament—prophet for whom a book in the Old Testament is named).
Ezil♡
Meaning: Form of Ezekiel: Strength of God; God will strengthen (Hebrew; Old Testament—prophet for whom a book in the Old Testament is named).
Enoch♡
Meaning: “Dedicated” (Hebrew origin)
Ellis♡
Meaning: English form of Elijah: Jehovah is my God (Hebrew; Old Testament—Prophet who was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire.
Evan♡
Meaning: “Young warrior” (Welsh origin)
Elmo♡
Meaning: Courageous protector (Italian, from the German helmut).
Elonzo♡
Meaning: Variation of “Alonzo”
Everett♡
Meaning: English form of Evert: Strong or brave as a boar; always true (Dutch).
Elric♡
Meaning: German origin, meaning “wise ruler”
Everett♡
Meaning: “Brave as a wild boar” (English origin)
Exavier♡
Meaning: Variation of “Xavier,” meaning “new house”
Elijah♡
Meaning: “My God is Yahweh” (Hebrew origin, widely used in African American communities)
Ernie♡
Meaning: Form of Ernest, the English form of Ernst: Earnest one; determined (German; Old English).
Eben♡
Meaning: Stone (EH-ben—Hebrew).
Edwoin♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Edwin: Prosperous friend; rich in friendship (Old English).
Emmanuel♡
Meaning: “God is with us” (Hebrew origin, popular in African American communities)
Ethelbert♡
Meaning: Noble and brilliant or illustrious (Old English).
Ewart♡
Meaning: Homestead near a river (English).
Elliot♡
Meaning: French form of Elijah: Jehovah is my God (Hebrew; Old Testament—Prophet who was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire.
Ezrah♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Earvin♡
Meaning: Handsome (Irish).
Emory♡
Meaning: Form of Emery: Industrious ruler (English, from the Old German).
Eriq♡
Meaning: Modern variation of “Eric,” meaning “ever ruler”
Edison♡
Meaning: Son of Edward (Old English).
Ebenr♡
Meaning: Form of Ebenezer: Stone of help (Hebrew: Old Testament).
Evers♡
Meaning: One who lives on the edge of an escarpment (Middle English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name. The surname of civil rights leader Medgar Evers is used as a first or middle name in honor of the slain activist.
Esau♡
Meaning: Hairy (EE-saw—Hebrew; Old Testament—son of Isaac and the twin brother of Jacob).
Enloe♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Enslow: A place name in Oxfordshire, England; surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Ernest♡
Meaning: English form of Ernst: Earnest one; determined (German; Old English).
Enzi♡
Meaning: “Powerful” (Swahili origin)
Erick♡
Meaning: Form of Erik: Ever powerful; ever ruler (Old Norse).
Emerson♡
Meaning: “Brave, powerful” (English origin)
Elbert♡
Meaning: Form of Albert: Noble and brilliant or illustrious (Old English).
Elisha♡
Meaning: The Lord is my salvation (ee-LY-sha—Hebrew; Old Testament). Name found among free black men in late eighteenth-century New England.
Elijah♡
Meaning: Jehovah is my God (Hebrew; Old Testament—Prophet who was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire).
Eugene♡
Meaning: Well born; noble (Greek).
Elvan♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Evan♡
Meaning: Well-born one; young warrior (EV-an—Irish Gaelic; Old Welsh).
Ericson♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Eriq♡
Meaning: Form of Erik: Ever powerful; ever ruler (Old Norse).
Elmer♡
Meaning: Noble, famous (English).
Ezzard♡
Meaning: Form of Ezra: Salvation (Hebrew; Old Testament—prophet for whom a book in the Old Testament is named).
Emilio♡
Meaning: Spanish form of Aemilius: Industrious one; rival (Latin).
Elisio♡
Meaning: Spanish origin, meaning “God is salvation”
Edgar♡
Meaning: “Wealthy spear” (English origin)
Eston♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Ezequiel♡
Meaning: Spanish variation of “Ezekiel”
Edward♡
Meaning: Prosperous guardian (English).
Eyton♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Eddison♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Elvin♡
Meaning: Form of Elwin: Godly friend (Old English).
Ell♡
Meaning: Form of Ellis or Elliott, English and French forms, respectively, of Elijah: Jehovah is my God (Hebrew; Old Testament—Prophet who was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire.
Earl♡
Meaning: “Nobleman” (English origin)
Esmond♡
Meaning: Gracious protector; protected by God’s grace (Old English).
Eric♡
Meaning: “Ever ruler” (Norse origin)
Ewing♡
Meaning: Form of Ewan: Born of the yew tree (Scottish, from the Gaelic).
Elim♡
Meaning: Hebrew origin, meaning “strong”
Ekene♡
Meaning: “Praise” (Igbo origin)
Emmit♡
Meaning: Form of Emmett: Industrious, strong (Old German).
Efrem♡
Meaning: No meaning available