314 Baby Boy Names That Mean Dark

Finding a meaningful name for the baby is momentous for parents. Among the various name types parents consider, baby names meaning dark hold a distinct prominence. Generally, baby boy names meaning dark are believed to have negative connotations. However, these names do not necessarily have dark or negative meanings. In fact, these names often have deep meanings and positive interpretations with an element of mysticism and mystery that adds to their allure. Names meaning dark often have diverse origins. They can also have significant cultural, religious, and historical associations accentuating their charm and uniqueness. Additionally, they can hold both physical and metaphorical overtones. It means that these names are not only used to represent physical attributes like eye or hair color but also describe deeper qualities like strength, resilience, and depth. One such popular name is Adrean, which in Latin means 'the dark one.' Another example is Kieran, an Irish name that means 'little dark one' or 'black-haired,' emphasizing the physical qualities of an individual. On the other hand, names like Zola, derived from the Zulu and Xhosa tribe, mean 'peaceful' or 'calm,' which signifies the other way names meaning dark can be interpreted. Here the name symbolizes the serenity that can be found in darkness. Parents may choose a name with this meaning based on preferences or the unique characteristics they wish their child to imbibe. The visual imagery that the phonetic sounds of these names evoke are other attributes based on which parents can select a suitable name for their babies. To make picking names easier, we have curated an exhaustive list of baby names shared below. Go through the list to find captivating choices that go beyond the ordinary.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Aabinus		Boy	Ebony; Dark-colored
Abanus		Boy	Someone having a dark complexion
Abnus		Unisex	A dark colored wood that do not sink; Ebony
Acai		Unisex	A small, dark purple, berry-like fruit from the acai palm tree, native to Central and South America, known for its high antioxidant content.
Achlys		Unisex	Mist; Darkness
Adelram		Boy	A dark noble or a noble raven
Adie		Boy	Little fire; Man; Man from Hadria; Dark one
Adiran		Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Adrean		Boy	Man from Hadria; Dark One; A variant form of Adrian
Adriano		Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Adrianus		Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Adrik		Boy	One who is from Hadria; Dark person
Adrion		Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Adron		Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Adryan		Boy	A dark person; From Hadria
Ahwinahwi		Boy	A really black or dark individual
Akmad		Boy	Dark; Not lit; No light; Dusky
Akrsna		Boy	Black; Dark
Andrian		Boy	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Man from Hadria; Dark One; A variant of name Adrian
Anjisnu		Boy	One who always shines and removes darkness
Anogopta		Boy	A well-known person with dark eyes
Antama		Boy	An intimate individual who is without darkness
Arold		Boy	An Eagle who is born to rule; from the dark ages
Asitvaran		Boy	Dark complexioned; One of the names of Lord Ganesh
Ater		Unisex	Dark or black
Atiyama		Boy	Extremely dark
Badrudduja		Boy	Full moon on a dark night
Baize		Unisex	Dark brown
Bellinor		Boy	Beautiful and dark person
Beorhtsige		Boy	The victory of light over the darkness
Bisman		Boy	Black; Dark Blue
Black		Boy	Dark; Dark Skinned
Blackwell		Unisex	Black well; Dark spring
Blagden		Boy	From the Dark Valley
Blakeleigh		Unisex	Dark meadow; Pale meadow
Blakesley		Unisex	Dark woodland clearing
Blakey		Boy	Dark Complexioned; Blond
Blakley		Unisex	Dark woods or clearing
Blamore		Boy	He who comes from the dark, black hill
Bron		Boy	A dark or brown man
Browning		Unisex	Surname; The act of browning food or tanning leather; Someone with a dark complexion
Bruns		Boy	A man of dark skin
Cahya		Unisex	Light in darkness
Cerne		Boy	The dark-complexioned one
Ciaran		Boy	Dark haired; Dark complexioned
Cica		Boy	A coal seller; the son of the dark man
Cippa		Boy	Coal seller or the son of the dark man
Citoc		Boy	One who is the son of a dark man; an intense person
Clacc		Boy	The son of a man who is dark in color
Claec		Boy	Dark; not light; the shade of sky at night
Claret		Unisex	A dark purplish-red color
Cofa		Boy	One who is considered as the son of the dark man; the bearer of Jesus Christ
Coffee		Unisex	The dark one
Cofsi		Boy	The son of a dark or dusky man
Cole		Boy	Victorious; Dark person
Colemann		Boy	One who is tanned or dark skinned or dusky
Coleridge		Boy	A dark ridge or mountain range
Coley		Boy	One who is dark and dusky like the coal
Colis		Boy	One who is the son of a dark or dusky man
Collby		Boy	One who hails from a dark farm, where there is no form of light
Collis		Boy	One who is the son of the dark man or a coal seller
Colly		Unisex	Dark or black hair
Colt		Boy	Residing from a dark town with no source of light
Colvin		Boy	The black color; The darkest of all colours
Colys		Boy	Son of the Dark Man
Cors		Boy	Son of the dark man
Corvo		Unisex	Raven; Dark; Clever
Cronan		Boy	Slightly dark one; Dark brown
Cufa		Boy	A dark coal seller
Cula		Boy	A dark-born coal seller
Curtiss		Boy	Son of a Dark man
Dade		Boy	Dark one
Daegel		Boy	Dark stream
Dagen		Boy	The one who is dark-haired
Daghishat		Boy	Full of darkness
Daken		Boy	Darkness; Revenge; Strength
Daray		Unisex	Dark skinned
Darce		Boy	The dark one
Darcio		Boy	Dark; From Arcy
Darth		Boy	Dark
Daruk		Boy	Dark skinned
Dawayne		Boy	The one who is dark haired
Deagan		Boy	A dark-black haired guy
Delaney		Boy	The progeny of dark challenger
Delano		Boy	A swamp land; A dark being
Delaynie		Unisex	A dark challenger from the woods
Demri		Unisex	Dark beauty; Of the earth
Dewayne		Boy	Dark; Swarthy
Don		Boy	Dark Brown; Amighty and great chief
Donahue		Boy	A brave dark warrior; Stable and loving beings
Donavan		Boy	Dark; Brown-haired chieftain
Donavin		Boy	Dark chieftain; Dark warrior
Donner		Boy	Dark Warrior; one who is strong as thunder
Donovin		Boy	Dark warrior; Strong fighter
Doogie		Boy	Dark water; Desire to lead
Dooley		Boy	Hero with a dark skin; A dark-haired person
Dorjan		Boy	A dark man; efficient and loving
Dorrin		Boy	The one who is dark-browned colored
Doue		Boy	A dark black colored person; Stream
Doug		Boy	Dark river; Dark water

Infographic: Popular Boy Names That Mean Dark

Baby boy names that mean dark often have fascinating and attractive meanings. These names can have various roots and intriguing histories. These names make for a great choice for parents who want unique, mysterious, yet contemporary names for their little bundle of joy. Check this infographic where we present to you some chic baby boy names that have meanings associated with dark.

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