Popular and traditional South African boy names that start with “B”, with meanings and origin. 29 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bafana | Boys | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Bandile | They have increased | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Banele | They are enough | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Barend | Bear; Brave | 👦 Boy | Dutch |
| Benjamin | Son of the right hand | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Bennie | Son of the right hand (Benjamin) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Benny | Son of the right hand (Benjamin) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Bethuel | Dweller in God | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Bhekani | Look; Watch over | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Bheki | Watch over | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Billy | Resolute protector (William) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Blessing | Blessing | 🧒 Unisex | English |
| Bob | Bright fame (Robert) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Boitumelo | Joy | 🧒 Unisex | Tswana |
| Bokang | Praise (God) | 👦 Boy | Sotho |
| Bonga | Be grateful | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Bongane | Be grateful | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Bongani | Be grateful | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Bonginkosi | Thank the Lord | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Bongumusa | Thankful for mercy | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Bradley | Broad meadow | 👦 Boy | English |
| Brent | Hill; Burnt land | 👦 Boy | English |
| Brett | From Brittany | 👦 Boy | English |
| Bright | Bright; Shining | 👦 Boy | English |
| Brighton | Bright town | 👦 Boy | English |
| Bruce | From Brix; The willowlands | 👦 Boy | Scottish |
| Bulelani | Be thankful | 👦 Boy | Xhosa |
| Busani | Rule; Govern | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Byron | Barn; Cowshed | 👦 Boy | English |