606 Boy Names with Meanings One, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Desmond	Boy	One from South Munster
Dexter	Boy	Right-handed; Skilled; One who dyes
Donald	Boy	One who rules the world
Dillon	Boy	A loyal or faithful one
Dash	Boy	To run or sprint; One from Chiel
Dane	Boy	The one from Denmark; Valley dweller
Decker	Boy	One who works as a roofer; Covering
Dwayne	Boy	Dark; Black; Little dark one
Denzel	Boy	Fine wine lover; The wild one; High stronghold; Fertile land
Darrell	Boy	One who is from Airelle

Damion	Boy	One who tames
Dev	Unisex	God; Bee; Calf; Dark little one
Deven	Unisex	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Little dark one; Lord of gods
Duane	Boy	Dark; Swarthy; Little dark one
Dewayne	Boy	Dark; Swarthy; Little dark one
Darsh	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Krishna; Seeing
Darrel	Boy	One who is from Airelle
Daron	Boy	The little great one; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle
Darrion	Boy	Great; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle
Davey	Boy	One who is dearly loved and adored; Uncle

Dontrell	Boy	One with inner desire and spiritual matters
Donny	Boy	One who rules the world
Devaughn	Boy	Little black one; Little stag; Little ox; Of Devonshire
Demonte	Boy	One who is from the mountains
Dexton	Unisex	One who dyes; Right-handed; Skilled
Dionte	Boy	One from Zeus
Dayne	Boy	One who is from Denmark; Valley; Chief of ten
Dillion	Boy	A loyal or faithful one
Deagan	Boy	One with dark black hair; Grain of corn
Deonta	Boy	One of Zeus

Denahi	Boy	Great one; Large
Deron	Boy	One who came from Airelle
Damiano	Boy	One who tames
Diondre	Boy	One from Zeus; Manly; Masculine
Dallen	Boy	Blind one; From the valley
Darryn	Boy	Great; One who is from Airelle
Dawayne	Boy	The one who is dark haired or dark-skinned
Dhruvan	Boy	The fastest one; a Pole star
Divyam	Boy	Divine; One who is spiritual; Divine light; Pure
Daryan	Boy	City in East Azerbaijan; One who possesses goodness; Sea

Dagoberto	Boy	One born on a bright day
Drian	Boy	One who takes initiative and loves to travel
Davyn	Boy	Beloved; Calf; Fox; Fawn; Little black one
Delmer	Boy	One who resides near the pond
Daiwik	Boy	Grace; One who has extraordinary power
Dwain	Boy	Little dark one
Dewan	Unisex	Royal court; Tribunal of justice; Treasury; Ministry; Assembly; Highest official in a state; Descendant of Duibhín; Little black one; Descendant of Daimhín; Little stag
Devereux	Unisex	One who is from Évreux in France; Banks of the river
Delmon	Boy	One who is of the mountain
Darrik	Boy	One who rules the land

Dhanvin	Boy	Archer; Bowman; One who carries a bow; A name for Lord Shiva
Daxter	Boy	One who dyes; Right-handed; Skilled
Danesh	Boy	One who is filled with wisdom; Knowledge; Learning
Darral	Boy	Open one; From Airelle
Dugan	Boy	One who has dark skin
Daulton	Boy	One who is from the valley town
Divij	Boy	One who appeared from heaven; Dearly loved
Doak	Boy	Beloved; Loved one; Battle
Demont	Boy	One from the hills
Dwij	Boy	Saint; One who works towards attaining enlightenment; Born twice

Dodger	Unisex	One who dodges; One who avoids
Dwane	Boy	Little dark one
Dalston	Boy	The one from Dougal's place
Djimon	Boy	One who has strong blood; Powerful person
Daryus	Boy	One who possesses goodness
Dilraj	Boy	King of Hearts; One who rules hearts
Donel	Boy	One who is the ruler of the world; Hidden; A type of grass
Duwayne	Boy	Little dark one
Dalan	Boy	Blind one; Broad; Spacious; Free
Darran	Boy	Great; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle

Dedric	Boy	One who rules the people
Dilshaan	Boy	One who has the glory of heart
Dionis	Boy	One from Zeus
Dishan	Boy	One with sacred knowledge; An ibex
Dallace	Boy	The one from Dallas
Dwaine	Boy	Little dark one
Derren	Boy	Of Airel, France; Little great one
Dewitt	Unisex	The white one
Delio	Boy	One from Delos
Dhiren	Boy	Strong one; One who is strong; Powerful; One who is strong and mighty

Divan	Unisex	Royal; Council; Divine; Calf; Ox; Fawn; Deer; Descendant ff Damhán; Fortune teller; Little dark one; Dark; Black
Drevan	Boy	Dear and beloved one
Duffy	Boy	Black one; Descendant of Dubthach; Descendant of the peaceful black one
Duante	Boy	Little dark one
Deval	Unisex	Divine; Temple; Church; One who gives
Darien	Girl	Oaktree; One from Airelle in France; Possessing goodness
Darion	Girl	Gift; Possessing goodness; One from Airelle in France; Oak tree
Daanveera	Boy	Charitable; One who is generous and kind in his deed
Dadheechi	Boy	Divine rishi; One who has attained enlightenment
Dadhyan	Boy	Milk seller; One who brings milk; A hermit

Daeven	Boy	Little Black One
Dahak	Boy	Destroyer; One who is brave and courageous to destroy evil
Daityahan	Boy	Killer of Demons; Destroyer of Evil; One of many names of Lord Shiva
Daksayan	Boy	One who is brilliant and blessed with great knowledge
Daksheh	Boy	Gift of God; Blessed from God; One who is blessed with great brilliance
Dakshesha	Boy	One of many names of Lord Shiva; Giver of brilliance and ability
Dakshinesh	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Shiva; Giver of brilliance and ability
Dakshineshwar	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Shiva; Giver of brilliance and ability
Dakshpati	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Shiva; Giver of brilliance and ability
Dalim	Boy	One Type of Fruit; Pomegranate

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Boy Names with Meanings One, Starting With D(infographic)

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