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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 ♂Andrémanlike, manly, brave
10 ♂AndriesManly
11 ♂Anrich
12 ♀Anru
13 ♂Antoninvaluable
14 ♂AntonieThe invaluable
15 ♂ArendHe who reigns as an Eagle
16 ♂ArmandArmy man; soldier. Famous Bearer: romantic actor Armand Assante.
17 ♂ArnoHe who reigns as an Eagle
18 ♂AshlinLives at the ash tree pool.
19 ♂Awie
20 ♂BarendBear Brave
21 ♀Bennathe blessed
22 ♂Bernardstrong and brave as a bear
23 ♂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.
24 ♂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'.
25 ♂Brianhigh
26 ♂Burgerprotector of the army
27 ♂Burgert
28 ♂Carela non-noble freeman
29 ♂CharlDude, man, big or free man, Male, strong
30 ♂Chrisanointed
31 ♂Christiaananointed
32 ♂ChristoFollower
33 ♂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).
34 ♂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.
35 ♂CobusHe grabbed the heel, He will protect
36 ♂CoenraadExperienced in counseling
37 ♂Coenrad
38 ♂CorneThe horned
39 ♂CorneliusThe horned
40 ♂CyrilMaster; lord.
41 ♀DanieGod is my duty doer
42 ♂DanielGod is my judge
43 ♂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.
44 ♂Dawidbeloved
45 ♂De Villiers
46 ♂DeanFrom a surname derived from the Old English 'denu', meaning valley. Famous bearers: American actor and singer Dean Martin, American statesman Dean Acheson.
47 ♂DeandreMasculinity
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 ♂JancoGod is gracious
117 ♂Jandre
118 ♂JannesYahweh is gracious
119 ♀JannieYahweh is gracious
120 ♂Jasonto heal. Jason is a character of Greek mythology
121 ♂Jaspertreasurer
122 ♂Jaun-Jacques
123 ♂Jaydena contemporary spelling variant of the given name Jadon.
124 ♀Jc
125 ♂JeanYahweh is gracious
126 ♂JeremiaYahweh founds
127 ♂JohanYahweh is gracious
128 ♂Johandre
129 ♂JohannYahweh is gracious
130 ♂JohannesYahweh is gracious
131 ♂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".
132 ♂John-PaulYahweh is gracious
133 ♂Jordanearth, land
134 ♂Joubertgorgeous, shiny, radiant
135 ♂JuanYahweh is gracious
136 ♂Juandre
137 ♂Jurie
138 ♂JustinRighteous
139 ♂Karelmeans the same as guy
140 ♂Keaganson
141 ♂KeenanDescendant
142 ♂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".
143 ♂KianAncient
144 ♂Kobushe heel grip
145 ♂Kylenarrow (le passage)
146 ♀LeanStrong and brave as a lion
147 ♂Leonlion
148 ♂Liamwith the will as strong as a helmet
149 ♀LianThe young man, dedicated to Jupiter
150 ♂Louisglorious war hero
151 ♂Lourensthe award-winning
152 ♂Louwthe award-winning
153 ♂LuanUprising.
154 ♂Luhan
155 ♂Luhandre
156 ♂LukasMasculinity
157 ♂Machielhe is like God
158 ♂MagielWho is like God
159 ♀Malan
160 ♂MarcelDedicated to Mars, Roman god of war, warrior
161 ♂Marcoson of Mars
162 ♂MarinusFrom the sea
163 ♂MarioWarring.
164 ♂MariusMasculinity
165 ♂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.
166 ♂Markusson of Mars
167 ♀MarlouFrom the sea
168 ♂Marnus
169 ♂Marthinuswar
170 ♂MartinServant Of Mars, God Of War
171 ♂MathysGift
172 ♂MatthewGift of the Lord
173 ♂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.
174 ♂MischaWho resembles God
175 ♂Morne
176 ♂Mynhardt
177 ♂NardusStrong or brave as a bear, strong or brave as a lion or strong by grace
178 ♂NeilVariant of Neill: Champion.
179 ♂NicoConqueror of the people
180 ♂Nicolaasvictor by the people, loved by all
181 ♂NielChampion
182 ♂Paulsmall or modest
183 ♀PetrieVariant spelling of Petri.
184 ♂Petrusrock
185 ♂PhillipFond of horses. One of the biblical 12 apostles.
186 ♂Pienaar
187 ♂Pierrerock
188 ♂Pietrock
189 ♂Pieterrock
190 ♂Quentinthe fifth
191 ♂Quintonthe fifth
192 ♂RameezA symbol
193 ♂Regardt
194 ♂Reghardt
195 ♂RenierDeciding warrior
196 ♂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
197 ♂RiaanOriginating from Adria (Venice) dull black, dark
198 ♂Ricardostrong, brave
199 ♂Ricostrong, brave
200 ♂Rikusruler King
201 ♂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".
202 ♂RohanRed-haired; red.
203 ♂Ruaan
204 ♂RuanRising
205 ♂RubenBehold a son.
206 ♂RudiAbbreviation of Rudolph: Famed wolf.
207 ♂RudolphFamous
208 ♂Ruhann
209 ♂Rupertbeautifully by fame
210 ♂RyanKingly. Famous Bearer: American actor Ryan O'Neal.
211 ♂Ryno
212 ♂SarelDude, man, man free
213 ♂SchalkProbably shortening Godschalk (see also-wag),.
214 ♂SelwynProsperous friend
215 ♂ShaneVariant of Sean: Irish variant of John: God is gracious; gift from God.
216 ♂ShaunYahweh is gracious
217 ♂SionGod is with us
218 ♂StefanCrown; wreath. Variant of Stephen.
219 ♂StephanCrown; wreath. Variant of Stephen.
220 ♂StephanusCrown
221 ♂Sybrandvictory, victory
222 ♂Theogodsend
223 ♂TheunisFlower
224 ♂Tiaan
225 ♂TrevorSea
226 ♂Tyroncountry
227 ♂Van Zyl
228 ♂VernonAlder tree grove. Aristocratic surname brought to England at the time of the Norman conquest.
229 ♂VictorVictor
230 ♂Villiers
231 ♂WaldoVariant of Walter rules;. Conquers
232 ♂Walterruler of the army
233 ♂WayneCraftsman; wagon-wright; wagon driver. Famous Bearer: U.S. Actor John Wayne (1907-1979).
234 ♂Wernerprotector of the army
235 ♂WesselArmy defender
236 ♂Wian
237 ♀Wickus
238 ♂Wikus
239 ♂Wilhelmwith the will as strong as a helmet
240 ♂Willemwith the will as strong as a helmet
241 ♂Williamwith the will as strong as a helmet
242 ♀Williewith the will as strong as a helmet
243 ♂WynandBrave in battle
244 ♂Xaviernew home
245 ♂ZanderAbbreviation of Alexander.
246 ♀Zandre
247 ♂ZekeDiminutive of Ezekiel: God strengthens, or may God strengthen.



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