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Popular South African boy names

#♂Name Meaning
1 ♂Adricoming from or resident of Adria
2 ♂AdriaanOne from the city of Adria
3 ♂AidenLittle Fire
4 ♂Albertbeautifully by noble behavior
5 ♂AlbertusExalted, shining with fame
6 ♂AlexanderGuardian
7 ♂Alwynfriend
8 ♂Andre
9 ♂AndriesManly
10 ♂Anrich
11 ♀Anru
12 ♂Antoninvaluable
13 ♂AntonieThe invaluable
14 ♂ArendHe who reigns as an Eagle
15 ♂ArmandArmy man; soldier. Famous Bearer: romantic actor Armand Assante.
16 ♂ArnoHe who reigns as an Eagle
17 ♂AshlinLives at the ash tree pool.
18 ♂Awie
19 ♂BarendBear Brave
20 ♀Bennathe blessed
21 ♂Bernardstrong and brave as a bear
22 ♂BertieDiminutive of Bertrand: Intelligent; Glorious raven. French form of the German Bertram, meaning bright-raven. Philosopher and mathematician Bertrand Russell. Some scholars believe the second syllable of Bertrand derived from a word meaning shield.
23 ♂BrandonDerived from a surname and place name based on the Old English for 'hill covered with broom'. Broom is a prolific weed. Also, 'From the beacon hill'.
24 ♂Brianhigh
25 ♂Burgerprotector of the army
26 ♂Burgert
27 ♂Carela non-noble freeman
28 ♂CharlDude, man, big or free man, Male, strong
29 ♂Chrisanointed
30 ♂Christiaananointed
31 ♂ChristoFollower
32 ♂ChristopherChristopher is an English given name for men. It changed from a Greek name "Christophoros", which means "bearing Christ" or "Christ-bearer". It is a combination of 2 Greek words: Christos (Christ) and phero (to bear, to carry).
33 ♂CliveCliff. Lives at the cliffs. From an English surname and place name. Famous bearer 18th century British soldier and statesman Robert Clive was known as 'Clive of India'.Lives at the cliffs.
34 ♂CobusHe grabbed the heel, He will protect
35 ♂CoenraadExperienced in counseling
36 ♂Coenrad
37 ♂CorneThe horned
38 ♂CorneliusThe horned
39 ♂CyrilMaster; lord.
40 ♀DanieGod is my duty doer
41 ♂DanielGod is my judge
42 ♂DavidDavid is a both used as a male given name and a surname, and is mostly a given name in English and French Hebrew origin. The name was derived from the Hebrew name "Dawid", which means "Darling" or "Beloved". David is often shortened to "Dave/Davey/Davie/Davy". David was the second and greatest of the kings of Israel in the 10th century BC.
43 ♂Dawidbeloved
44 ♂De Villiers
45 ♂DeanFrom a surname derived from the Old English 'denu', meaning valley. Famous bearers: American actor and singer Dean Martin, American statesman Dean Acheson.
46 ♂DeandreMasculinity
47 ♂DeonNoble (nobility)
48 ♂DerickRuler
49 ♂DesmondFrom South Munster. An Irish surname referring to Munster: (one of ancient Ireland's five regions.).
50 ♂Dewaldthe brave among the people, by his courage conspicuous among the people
51 ♂Dewalt
52 ♀DianDivine. Mythological ancient Roman divinity Diana was noted for beauty and swiftness; often depicted as a huntress. Also Diana Princess of Wales.
53 ♀Dihan
54 ♂Dirkpowerful among the people
55 ♂Dirkie
56 ♂Divan
57 ♂Drian
58 ♂Drikusruler King
59 ♂DuanDark, small
60 ♂DwayneDark
61 ♂DylanSon of the wave, born near the sea, influence. Famous bearers: Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, American folk singer Bob Dylan.
62 ♂EbenStone.
63 ♂Edrich
64 ♂EmielGentle, friendly, competitor
65 ♂EthanStrong. Constancy. Famous bearer: Ethan Allen, soldier in the American War of Independence.
66 ♂EtienneCrown. French form of Stephen.
67 ♂Eugene
68 ♂Evanthe archer
69 ♂EvertStrong or brave as a boar
70 ♂Florisbloom
71 ♂Fourie
72 ♂FrancoA Frenchman
73 ♂FrancoisFree; a free man.
74 ♂FransVariant of Franz: Frenchman.
75 ♂FreddieDiminutive of Frederic: From the Old German name Frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler.
76 ♂Frederikpowerful protector
77 ♂GabrielMan of God. God's able-bodied one. Famous bearer: The archangel Gabriel, who appears several times in the Bible.
78 ♂GavinA Scottish derivative of the Old German name Gawin, meaning 'district of land'. Also a variant of the Scottish name Gawain, meaning little hawk or white hawk.
79 ♂Georgeeditor of the Earth
80 ♂Geraldruler with the iron spear
81 ♂GerhardStrong with the spear
82 ♂GerhardusStrong with the spear
83 ♂GerritStrong with the spear
84 ♂GertStrong with the spear
85 ♂GideonGreat Warrior. Historical origin: Gideon was a judge of Israel who won many battles with his faith. Recounted in the Book of Judges.
86 ♂GiovanniYahweh is gracious
87 ♂Gustavwho is praised
88 ♂HannesYahweh is gracious
89 ♂HannoGod is gracious
90 ♂Hanro
91 ♂Hanru
92 ♂Hardus
93 ♂Heinruler King
94 ♂Heindrich
95 ♂Heinrichruler King
96 ♂Helgard
97 ♂Hencohomeland, power, ruler
98 ♂Hendré
99 ♂Hendrikruler King
100 ♀Henniehomeland, power, ruler
101 ♂HenningYahweh is gracious
102 ♂Henricoruler King
103 ♂Henro
104 ♂Henroe
105 ♂Henryruler King
106 ♂HermanWarrior
107 ♂HermanusMasculinity
108 ♂Isakhe will laugh
109 ♂IvanYahweh is gracious
110 ♂Jacohe heel grip
111 ♂Jacobhe heel grip
112 ♂Jacobushe heel grip
113 ♂Jacqueshe heel grip
114 ♂JadenJehovah has heard. A Biblical name.
115 ♂JanGod is merciful
116 ♂Jan-HendrikGod is merciful
117 ♂JancoGod is gracious
118 ♂Jandre
119 ♂JannesYahweh is gracious
120 ♀JannieYahweh is gracious
121 ♂Jasonto heal. Jason is a character of Greek mythology
122 ♂Jaspertreasurer
123 ♂Jaun-Jacques
124 ♂Jaydena contemporary spelling variant of the given name Jadon.
125 ♀Jc
126 ♂JeanYahweh is gracious
127 ♂JeremiaYahweh founds
128 ♂JohanYahweh is gracious
129 ♂Johandre
130 ♂JohannYahweh is gracious
131 ♂JohannesYahweh is gracious
132 ♂JohnJohn is a given name used for boys in the English language but it originated from a latin form of The Greek name "Ioannes and Iohannes". At first, it was known as Hellenized Jews then transfered to Hebrew name Yohanan meaning "Graced by God" or Yehohanan meaning "God is Gracious".
133 ♂John-PaulYahweh is gracious
134 ♂Jordanearth, land
135 ♂Joubertgorgeous, shiny, radiant
136 ♂JuanYahweh is gracious
137 ♂Juandre
138 ♂Jurie
139 ♂JustinRighteous
140 ♂Karelmeans the same as guy
141 ♂Keaganson
142 ♂KeenanDescendant
143 ♂KevinKevin is a male name of Gealic/Irish origin. On of the earliest people who carried the name was Saint Kevin, although it is not a biblical name.Kevin in Irish is: Caoimhghín. Caoimhghín comes from the Irish caomh which means: "kind, honest, handsome".
144 ♂KianAncient
145 ♂Kobushe heel grip
146 ♂Kylenarrow (le passage)
147 ♀LeanStrong and brave as a lion
148 ♂Leonlion
149 ♂Liamwith the will as strong as a helmet
150 ♀LianThe young man, dedicated to Jupiter
151 ♂Louisglorious war hero
152 ♂Lourensthe award-winning
153 ♂Louwthe award-winning
154 ♂LuanUprising.
155 ♂Luhan
156 ♂Luhandre
157 ♂LukasMasculinity
158 ♂Machielhe is like God
159 ♂MagielWho is like God
160 ♀Malan
161 ♂MarcelDedicated to Mars, Roman god of war, warrior
162 ♂Marcoson of Mars
163 ♂MarinusFrom the sea
164 ♂MarioWarring.
165 ♂MariusMasculinity
166 ♂MarkMark is popularly used as a male given name in English language or many European countries. Originally, it was from old Latin "Mart-kos" meaning "consecrated to the god Mars", "God of war" or "to be warlike". This name Mark is formed from Marcus. The author of the second Gospel in the New Testament was Saint Mark, He is the patron saint of Venice.
167 ♂Markusson of Mars
168 ♀MarlouFrom the sea
169 ♂Marnus
170 ♂Marthinuswar
171 ♂MartinServant Of Mars, God Of War
172 ♂MathysGift
173 ♂MatthewGift of the Lord
174 ♂MichaelThe name Michael is usually used for males and can be changed to Michèle, Michelle, Michaela, Mechelle, Micheline, and Michaelle for female or even Mychal for either male or female. Michael is a Hebrew name meaning "Who is like God?". In English, it is shortened as Mike, Mikey, Mickey or Mick.
175 ♂MischaWho resembles God
176 ♂Morne
177 ♂Mynhardt
178 ♂NardusStrong or brave as a bear, strong or brave as a lion or strong by grace
179 ♂NeilVariant of Neill: Champion.
180 ♂NicoConqueror of the people
181 ♂Nicolaasvictor by the people, loved by all
182 ♂NielChampion
183 ♂Paulsmall or modest
184 ♀PetrieVariant spelling of Petri.
185 ♂Petrusrock
186 ♂PhillipFond of horses. One of the biblical 12 apostles.
187 ♂Pienaar
188 ♂Pierrerock
189 ♂Pietrock
190 ♂Pieterrock
191 ♂Quentinthe fifth
192 ♂Quintonthe fifth
193 ♂RameezA symbol
194 ♂Regardt
195 ♂Reghardt
196 ♂RenierDeciding warrior
197 ♂ReubenHebrew name, usually explained as `behold, a son'. Also Hebrew name, usually explained as `behold, a son'. Also connected to the words the mother, Leah, spoke at his birth; `The Lord has seen my misery; now my husband will love me' (Gen. 29,32). Ruben sav
198 ♂RiaanOriginating from Adria (Venice) dull black, dark
199 ♂Ricardostrong, brave
200 ♂Ricostrong, brave
201 ♂Rikusruler King
202 ♂RobertRobert is a masculine given name and surname. It is a Germanic name, from Old High German Hrodebert which means "bright with glory". Hruod means "fame, glory". Berht means "bright".
203 ♂RohanRed-haired; red.
204 ♂Ruaan
205 ♂RuanRising
206 ♂RubenBehold a son.
207 ♂RudiAbbreviation of Rudolph: Famed wolf.
208 ♂RudolphFamous
209 ♂Ruhann
210 ♂Rupertbeautifully by fame
211 ♂RyanKingly. Famous Bearer: American actor Ryan O'Neal.
212 ♂Ryno
213 ♂SarelDude, man, man free
214 ♂SchalkProbably shortening Godschalk (see also-wag),.
215 ♂SelwynProsperous friend
216 ♂ShaneVariant of Sean: Irish variant of John: God is gracious; gift from God.
217 ♂ShaunYahweh is gracious
218 ♂SionGod is with us
219 ♂StefanCrown; wreath. Variant of Stephen.
220 ♂StephanCrown; wreath. Variant of Stephen.
221 ♂StephanusCrown
222 ♂Sybrandvictory, victory
223 ♂Theogodsend
224 ♂TheunisFlower
225 ♂Tiaan
226 ♂TrevorSea
227 ♂Tyroncountry
228 ♂Van Zyl
229 ♂VernonAlder tree grove. Aristocratic surname brought to England at the time of the Norman conquest.
230 ♂VictorVictor
231 ♂Villiers
232 ♂WaldoVariant of Walter rules;. Conquers
233 ♂Walterruler of the army
234 ♂WayneCraftsman; wagon-wright; wagon driver. Famous Bearer: U.S. Actor John Wayne (1907-1979).
235 ♂Wernerprotector of the army
236 ♂WesselArmy defender
237 ♂Wian
238 ♀Wickus
239 ♂Wikus
240 ♂Wilhelmwith the will as strong as a helmet
241 ♂Willemwith the will as strong as a helmet
242 ♂Williamwith the will as strong as a helmet
243 ♀Williewith the will as strong as a helmet
244 ♂WynandBrave in battle
245 ♂Xaviernew home
246 ♂ZanderAbbreviation of Alexander.
247 ♀Zandre
248 ♂ZekeDiminutive of Ezekiel: God strengthens, or may God strengthen.



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