Boubacar
Meaningform of Abu Bakr · Fula
Boubacar is an African boy name meaning “form of Abu Bakr”, with Fula roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Boubacar would score 14 points.
- GenerationBoubacar peaked in 2004, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Boubacar you'd meet today is about 21 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Boubacar would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 81,301 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryBoubacar first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
US births per million boys, 1994–2025
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About the name Boubacar
Boubacar is a boy name of African origin meaning “form of Abu Bakr”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Boubacar
What does the name Boubacar mean?
Boubacar means “form of Abu Bakr” and comes from Fula. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Babacar (“form of Abu Bakr”).
What is the origin of the name Boubacar?
Boubacar is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Fula. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Boubacar a boy or girl name?
Boubacar is a boy name. In 2025, 21 US boys were named Boubacar.
How popular is the name Boubacar?
Boubacar ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 2004, when it reached #3,860. Over the last five years it has slipped 432 places.
What names are similar to Boubacar?
If you like Boubacar, you might also like Babacar.
What should I know before naming my baby Boubacar?
Boubacar is an African boy name meaning “form of Abu Bakr”, with Fula roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.