25 African American Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Deandre	Boy	Manly; Masculine
Davion	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Davian	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Deshawn	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Deangelo	Boy	Angel; Messenger
Donte	Boy	Enduring; Hard
Dashawn	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Deshaun	Boy	God is gracious
Davonte	Boy	Defender; Beloved; River
Devontae	Boy	Tribe of Dumnonii

Daveon	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Demar	Unisex	Marsh
Davien	Unisex	Beloved; Uncle
Dionte	Boy	One from Zeus
Donta	Boy	Enduring
Damarius	Boy	Calf; Girl
Davante	Boy	Defender; Beloved; River; To fight for justice
Dondre	Boy	Manly; Masculine
Dejohn	Boy	God has given
Durrell	Boy	From Airelle, France

Dontell	Boy	Given; Enduring
Demaryius	Boy	Mars; Roman god of war; Male
Donnel	Boy	World's ruler; Hidden nook
Dayshaun	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Dontaye	Boy	Enduring

Infographic: Classic African American Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With D

When choosing a name for their newborn, parents often seek culturally rich names that bestow a strong identity upon their child. If you resonate with this idea and are here to explore meaningful, distinct, and versatile names, this infographic with African American Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With D is worth checking out. Browse through this list to discover the most suited name for your child.

African American Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With D(infographic)

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