US Popularity Rank: 9970

Origin: Nigerian

Meaning: Gift of god

Okechukwu is a Nigerian name for boys. When translated, Okechukwu means “gift of god.” As such, it’s not difficult to see why it’s used as a given name, middle name, and surname in the region. If you believe your little one is indeed a gift from god, there isn’t a more appropriate moniker than this. Furthermore, as a name famously associated with countless Nigerian footballers, including Uche Okechukwu and Michael Okechukwu Uchebo, this name may even inspire an athletic streak in baby.