230 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.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Corbin		Boy	Raven; Person with dark hair
Donovan		Boy	Brown-haired chieftain; Dark
Douglas		Boy	Dark river; Dark water
Korbin		Boy	Raven; Dark-haired person
Bronson		Boy	Son of Brown; Son of the dark-skinned
Dwayne		Boy	Dark; Black; Little dark one
Krish		Boy	Black or dark
Kyrin		Boy	Black; Dark-haired
Dev		Unisex	God; Bee; Calf; Dark little one
Corbyn		Boy	Raven; Person with dark hair
Don		Boy	Dark Brown; Chief; Noble; Ruler of the world
Nigel		Boy	Hero; Dark-haired; Black; Cloud; Fury; Passion
Deven		Unisex	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Little dark one; Lord of gods
Morris		Boy	Dark-skinned; North African; Moorish; Dark; Swarthy
Duane-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Dark; Swarthy; Little dark one
Fenix		Boy	An immortal bird; Dark red; Crimson
Ciaran		Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Dewayne		Boy	Dark; Swarthy; Little dark one
Krishna:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Boy	Dark or black; All-attractive
Donavan		Boy	Dark; Brown
Krishav		Boy	Dark or black and auspicious; Plougher
Pinchus		Boy	Dark
Adham		Boy	Black; Dark; Formed of Earth; Son of the red earth
Kannan		Boy	Black; Dark; Lord Krishna; The one who is to be seen
Deagan		Boy	One with dark black hair; Grain of corn
Sully-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-Complete-2025-Guide		Unisex	Dark eyes; To stain
Donavon		Boy	Descendent of Donndubhan; Dark; Brown
Adrik		Boy	One who is from Hadria; Dark; Small mountain
Kier		Boy	Little dark one; Dark-skinned; Dusky; Thicket or marsh; Key-maker or locksmith
Donavin		Boy	Brown and dark
Doyle		Boy	Dark stranger; Descendant of Dubhghall
Glendon		Boy	From the dark glen
Kordae		Boy	The name means means Coal Worker, Dark Skinned
Dawayne		Boy	The one who is dark haired or dark-skinned
Kieren		Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán
Myrick		Unisex	Dark-skinned; Moorish
Kerwin		Boy	Descendant of Ciardhubhán; Dark and black
Krishay		Boy	Black; Dark
Cobin		Unisex	Raven; Person who has dark hair
Kieron		Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán; Ray of light
Suneel-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-&-More		Boy	Dark blue; Very blue
Shyam		Boy	Dark blue; Black; Hindu god Krishna
Dwain		Boy	Little dark one
Kannen		Boy	Lord Krishna; Black; Dark; Church official; Large reed
Kaaliyah		Unisex	Dark kind of sandalwood; A dark snake living in Yamuna river; Exceeding
Kara		Boy	To love; Dark; Beloved
Ker		Boy	Black; Dark brown
Kishan		Boy	Black; Dark
Keary		Boy	Dark
Merrik		Boy	Dark; Dark-skinned; Moor; Fame; Power
Bron		Boy	Someone with brown or dark hair or skin; Blessed breast; White Raven; Source; Spring
Dugan		Boy	One who has dark skin
Dorrell		Boy	Dark-browed; Golden; Adorable
Dwane		Boy	Little dark one
Dock		Boy	Leader; Hollow; Dark; Cloth
Cyron-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meanings-&-More		Unisex	Little dark one
Douglass		Boy	A dark river or stream
Duwayne		Boy	Little dark one
Doug		Boy	Dark river; Dark water
Keyair		Boy	The one who has dark hair; Brave; Victorious
Duglas		Boy	Dark Stream; River
Maurilio		Boy	The dark one
Merric		Boy	Dark-skinned; Moorish
Kierce		Unisex	Dark; Black
Merick		Boy	A dark-skinned person; A swarthy; A moor
Mory		Boy	Mulberry tree; Dark-skinned
Siam		Boy	Land of gold; Black; Dark; Blue; Thailand
Sunil		Boy	Very dark blue
Burnell		Boy	Brown; A dark-skinned person
Corbitt		Boy	Someone with black hair; Dark crow
Bronsen		Boy	Son of the dark-skinned
Dwaine		Boy	Little dark one
Dow		Boy	A dark-haired individual; Black
Donovin		Boy	Brown; Dark
Divan:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Key-Insights		Unisex	Royal; Council; Divine; Calf; Ox; Fawn; Deer; Descendant ff Damhán; Fortune teller; Little dark one; Dark; Black
Duante		Boy	Little dark one
Kedar-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Strong; Meadow; Dark; Mountain
Kaanan		Boy	Wild dark forest; A childhood name of Lord Krishna
Kedron		Boy	Shady and dark
Keiron		Unisex	Little dark-haired one; Black
Kierian		Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán
Kierin		Unisex	Black; Little dark one; Small dark-haired
Kimon		Unisex	To go or walk quickly; Bug; Black; Dark; Muzzle
Keirnan		Boy	Little dark one; Dark haired; Kiernan's son
Moris		Boy	Dark-skinned; Moorish
Nigil		Unisex	Dark; Black-haired; Furry; Passion; Hero
Nilesh		Boy	Lord; Ruler; Dark blue; Lord Krishna
Krishnan		Boy	Dark or black; All-attractive
Nishanth		Boy	One who ends the dark night; Dawn
Sham-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sun; Tranquil; Evening; Dark; The Levant
Keiran		Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán
Keir-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Dark; Thicket
Adiran		Boy	A man from Hadria; Dark one; A variant form of Adrian
Asit		Boy	Unlimited; The planet; Dark; Black; Snake
Asitvaran		Boy	Dark complexioned; One of the names of Lord Ganesh
Daruk		Boy	Dark skinned
Ghanashyam		Boy	A childhood name of Lord Krishna signifying his black and dark cloud like form
Ghanasyaam		Boy	A childhood name of Lord Krishna signifying his black and dark cloud like form
Ghanasyama		Boy	A childhood name of Lord Krishna signifying his black and dark cloud like form
Ghanshyam		Boy	Dark like a cloud

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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