Native Americans have been in America for at least 15,000 years and it’s easy to see their influence in art music, food, words, products, games, and names throughout the United States. Though many rivers and states have names that are Native in origin, Native American names are not as prominent in mainstream culture. If you are thinking about a Native American name for your baby boy and you have a connection to the culture, here are some best Native American names for boys along with their meanings.
51 Best Native American Names for Boys
Name | Meaning |
Acamapichtli | Handful of reeds |
Ahtahkakop | Quilt of start |
Ahuitzotl | Watering dog |
Anakin | Soldier |
Antiman | Like a condor in the sun |
Antinanco | Like an eagle in the sun |
Aputsiaq | Snow flying from the sky |
Aqussiaq | Like a bird |
Aucaman | Condor from wilderness |
Axayacatl | Water-faced |
Chimalpopoca | Smoking shield |
Cowessess | Small baby |
Cuauhtemoc | One who falls like an eagle |
Cuauhtmotzin | One who falls like an eagle |
Cuba | A place of abundant fertile land |
Cuitlahuac | Unclear |
Dakota | Friendly companion |
Denali | Great one |
Elan | Friendly |
Geniinewab | One who is sitting like an eagle |
Goyahkla | One who yawns |
Goyathlay | One who yawns |
Guatemoc | One who falls like an eagle |
Guatimozin | One who falls like an eagle |
Huitzilihuitl | Feather of a hummingbird |
Isi | Deer-like |
Itzcoatl | Obsidian snake |
Jalen | Flute |
Kaneenawup | One who is sitting like an eagle |
Maquila | Unclear |
Maquinna | Unclear |
Moctezuma | Unclear |
Muskowekwan | Tough quill |
Montezuma | Unclear |
Nahuel | Tiger |
Nanook | Polar bear |
Nuka | My younger brother or sister |
Quanah | Aromatic |
Sequoia | Sequoia tree |
Shasta | Native American tribe name |
Shenandoah | Sprucy stream |
Shikoba | Little feather |
Tahoe | Lake |
Takoda | Everyone’s friend |
Tecumseh | From one place to another |
Tennessee | Big bend |
Tex | From Texas |
Tiriaq | Wearing ermine |
Tizoc | Unclear |
Tucson | A spring from the base of a mountain |
Wayna | Immature |