21 Modern Christian baby boy names starting with the letter D!

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I’m back and this time, I bring to you the best Modern Christian baby boy names starting with ‘D’. I’ve curated 21 Christian baby boy names that are not only modern but also meaningful.

Dan- This is one of the classic names that will never get old. Dan meaning ‘The Lord’ is a name that has been used for Christian boys for centuries and yet sounds modern enough for the 21st Century.

Davy- Davy is actually a short form of the popular name David. The name is of Hebrew origin and means ‘Beloved’ in Hebrew. If you like the name David but want a modern version of it, you should go for Davy.

Darell- The name Darell is of English origin and has several meanings including ‘darling’ and ‘dearly loved’.It takes inspiration from the Old English ‘Deorling’.

Dion- This name is of Latin origin. It takes inspiration from the Latin Dionysos which refers to the Greek God of wine. If you don’t want a history lesson and are looking for a simple meaning, it means ‘God’.

Drake- Drake is a name that’s slowly gaining immense popularity all over the world. The name means ‘Dragon’ and it is also the name of one of the most popular singers out there!

Darrius- Meaning ‘King’ or ‘Wealthy man’, Darrius is a pretty modern name that commands respect, With a name like Darris, your boy is bound to conquer heights.

Dante- Dante is a name that’s very popular amongst Italians and there is a reason for that. Dante is of Italian origin and takes inspiration from the name ‘Durante’ which means ‘Resolute’ and ‘ Enduring’.

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Daelan- The name Daelan is quite uncommon and has several meanings including ‘Angel from God’. It is also said to be the rhyming alternative to ‘Waylon’ which means a Historical blacksmith or supernatural powers.

Dawe- Dawe originally was used as a surname but is now used as a first name. It is an alternative to Dave which means ‘Beloved’ or ‘Friend’ in Hebrew.

Dalbert- The name Dalbert is of Old English origin and means ‘Bright one’ and ‘Proud’. It is also an alternative for ‘Albert’.

Daxton- Daxton is a modern Christian boy name which means ‘The one who conquers great obstacles’. 

Dalphon- The biblical meaning of the name Daxton means ‘The house of caves’. But the Hebrew version of Daxton means ‘Raindrop’.

Declan- The name Declan is of the Irish origin and is inspired by the Irish saint who was named Deaglan. The name means ‘epitome of goodness’.

Derek- Yes, Derek might be quite a common name but it will always remain to be a classic one. Meaning ‘The ruler of people’, you can’t go wrong with this name.

Donato- Donato is an Italian origin name and has a very beautiful meaning. It means ‘Gift from God’. Even though it’s of Italian origin, the name is used worldwide.

Drem- Want a modern name with a mythological relation? You should probably choose ‘Drem’ which means ‘Mythical son of Dremidydd’.

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I’m such a Drew!

Drue- This is inspired by ‘Drew’ which is a short form of ‘Andrew’. The name is of Greek origin and means ‘Brave’ and ‘Strong’.

Desmond- For those of you who are interested in the origin of names, Desmond is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means ‘Gracious Defender’.

Dillie- This is such a fun name, isn’t it? Dillie is of Welsh origin and means ‘The one who belongs to the sea’.

Dwade- Dwade is a combination of two very popular names for boys, Dwayne and Wade. The name means ‘Dark Traveller’. 

Dwight- The name Dwight means ‘Followers of Zeus’. It is also the name of one of the main characters in the popular TV series ‘The Office’.

Which one of these Christian baby boy names starting with D has stolen your heart? Let me know in the comments below!

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