16 African American Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Makai	Boy	Who is like God; Ocean
Makhi	Boy	Battle; Sea; Who is like God
Markell	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Horse border; Wolf border
Mehki	Boy	Rising; Fragrant
Martez	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Malique	Boy	A king; A master
Marques	Boy	March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Martell	Boy	Mallet; Hammer
Montel	Boy	Little mountain; Royal Mountain
Montell	Boy	Little mountain

Marque	Boy	March; Borderland
Montreal	Boy	Imperial mountain; Royal Mountain; Little Mountain
Montero	Unisex	Hill or mountain dweller; Hunter; Assistant at a hunt
Mingo	Unisex	Of the Lord; An Iroquoian group of Native Americans; Stealthy
Marquis	Boy	March; Borderland
Meech	Unisex	Earth mother

Infographic: Majestic African American Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

A first name typically reflects a person's attributes and family heritage, underscoring the importance of choosing the right one.

are a perfect blend of religious, cultural, and contemporary elements, appealing to parents from diverse backgrounds. In this infographic, we've hand-picked some distinguished African American Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M names and their meanings. Skim through the list to discover the ideal name that resonates with your aspirations for your child's future.

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

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