Baby Boy Names That Start With A
A-names have led the American charts for two decades, and it is easy to hear why: the open first vowel gives names like Amelia and Asher a soft, singable start. The letter carries unusually strong Hebrew currents (Abigail, Aaron, Asher) alongside Latin and Greek classics such as Aurora and Alexander. This page narrows the letter to 258 boy names, where Greek, Hebrew and American origins run strongest. Asher (No. 28) and Alexander (No. 30) are the most popular A boy names in the 2025 U.S. Social Security rankings.
Browse Baby Boy Names Beginning With A
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Baby Boy Names That Start With A List
258 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Arthur
Meaning: Bear king
Origin: Celtic
#2
Archie
Meaning: Genuine and bold
Origin: Germanic / English
#3
Arlo
Meaning: Between two hills
Origin: English
#4
Alfie
Meaning: Elf counsel
Origin: English / Germanic
#5
Albie
Meaning: Noble and bright
Origin: Germanic / English
#6
Adam
Meaning: Man, earth
Origin: Hebrew
#7
Alexander
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Greek
#8
Albert
Meaning: Noble and bright
Origin: Germanic
#9
Alfred
Meaning: Elf counsel
Origin: Germanic / English
#10
Austin
Meaning: Great or venerable
Origin: English / Latin
#11
Ali
Meaning: High, elevated, or champion
Origin: Arabic
#12
Ayaan
Meaning: Gift of God, path, or good fortune depending on usage
Origin: Arabic / Sanskrit / Somali
#13
Axel
Meaning: Father of peace
Origin: Germanic
#14
Aiden
Meaning: Little fire
Origin: Irish
#15
Abdullah
Meaning: Servant of God
Origin: Arabic
#16
Asher
Meaning: Happy or blessed
Origin: Hebrew
#17
Abdul
Meaning: Servant of
Origin: Arabic
#18
Aaron
Meaning: High mountain or exalted
Origin: Hebrew
#19
Atlas
Meaning: Enduring
Origin: Greek
#20
Abel
Meaning: Breath or vapor
Origin: Hebrew
#21
Alex
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Greek / English
#22
Ahmed
Meaning: Highly praised
Origin: Arabic
#23
Archer
Meaning: Bowman
Origin: English
#24
Amir
Meaning: Prince or commander
Origin: Arabic
#25
Ayan
Meaning: Path, gift, or era
Origin: Sanskrit / Arabic
#26
Anthony
Meaning: Priceless one
Origin: Roman
#27
Ahmad
Meaning: Most praised or one who thanks
Origin: Arabic
#28
Amari
Meaning: Eternal, promised, or strength depending on usage
Origin: African / Hebrew / Arabic
#29
Ayman
Meaning: Right-handed, blessed, fortunate
Origin: Arabic
#30
Arham
Meaning: Most compassionate
Origin: Arabic
#31
Adrian
Meaning: From Hadria
Origin: Latin
#32
Aidan
Meaning: Little fire
Origin: Irish
#33
Ari
Meaning: Lion, eagle, or brave one
Origin: Hebrew / Norse
#34
Atticus
Meaning: From Attica
Origin: Greek / Latin
#35
Azlan
Meaning: Lion
Origin: Turkish / Malay
#36
Aryan
Meaning: Noble or honorable
Origin: Sanskrit
#37
Ayden
Meaning: Little fire
Origin: Modern English / Irish
#38
Andrew
Meaning: Manly, brave
Origin: Greek
#39
August
Meaning: Great or venerable
Origin: Germanic
#40
Anas
Meaning: Friendliness, sociability
Origin: Arabic
#41
Angus
Meaning: One strength
Origin: Scottish
#42
Aarav
Meaning: Peaceful or calm
Origin: Sanskrit
#43
Azaan
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#44
Avery
Meaning: Ruler of elves
Origin: English / Germanic
#45
Aris
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#46
Ace
Meaning: One, expert, or highest rank
Origin: English word name
#47
Adonis
Meaning: Lord; beautiful youth in Greek myth
Origin: Greek
#48
Arjun
Meaning: Bright, shining, or white
Origin: Sanskrit
#49
Archibald
Meaning: Genuine and bold
Origin: Scottish
#50
Ayyub
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#51
Angel
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Spanish / Greek
#52
Antonio
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#53
Alejandro
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Spanish / Greek
#54
Alan
Meaning: Handsome, cheerful, or little rock depending on etymology
Origin: Breton / Celtic
#55
Andre
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#56
Andres
Meaning: Manly or brave
Origin: Spanish / Greek
#57
Ashton
Meaning: Ash tree town
Origin: English surname / place name
#58
Alexis
Meaning: Helper, defender
Origin: Greek
#59
Allen
Meaning: Handsome or little rock
Origin: English / Scottish
#60
Abraham
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#61
Alec
Meaning: Defender of mankind; Alexander short form
Origin: Greek / English nickname
#62
Andy
Meaning: Manly, brave; Andrew diminutive
Origin: Greek / English nickname
#63
Armando
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#64
Alberto
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#65
Angelo
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#66
Arturo
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#67
Alfredo
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#68
Alvin
Meaning: Elf friend or noble friend
Origin: Old English / Germanic
#69
Adan
Meaning: Man, earth
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#70
Allan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#71
Aden
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#72
Antoine
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#73
Anderson
Meaning: Son of Andrew
Origin: English / Scottish
#74
Alfonso
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#75
Alonzo
Meaning: Noble and ready
Origin: Spanish / Germanic
#76
Ariel
Meaning: Lion of God
Origin: Hebrew
#77
Aziel
Meaning: God is my strength or God is my refuge
Origin: Hebrew
#78
Azriel
Meaning: God is my help
Origin: Hebrew
#79
Akari
Meaning: Light, brightness, or vermilion depending on Japanese characters
Origin: Japanese
#80
Atreus
Meaning: Fearless, or meaning uncertain in Greek mythology
Origin: Greek mythology
#81
Amiri
Meaning: Princely or commander-associated
Origin: Arabic / Swahili
#82
Amias
Meaning: Loved
Origin: Latin
#83
Azael
Meaning: God has reserved or made strong
Origin: Hebrew
#84
Azrael
Meaning: Help of God
Origin: Hebrew / Arabic
#85
Aurelio
Meaning: Golden
Origin: Italian / Spanish / Latin
#86
Ander
Meaning: Manly or brave; Basque form of Andrew
Origin: Basque / Greek
#87
Ambrose
Meaning: Immortal
Origin: Greek / English
#88
Azaiah
Meaning: Yahweh has strengthened or helped
Origin: Hebrew
#89
Asaiah
Meaning: Yahweh has made
Origin: Hebrew
#90
Azai
Meaning: Modern Azariah or Azaiah-family form; help or strength of God by root
Origin: Hebrew-influenced modern English
#91
Avyaan
Meaning: Modern Indian name; often associated with beginning, protection, or good fortune
Origin: Sanskrit / modern Indian usage
#92
Aslan
Meaning: Lion
Origin: Turkish
#93
Aspen
Meaning: Aspen tree
Origin: English nature name
#94
Agastya
Meaning: Name of a revered Hindu sage; traditional meaning uncertain
Origin: Sanskrit / Hindu tradition
#95
Adriel
Meaning: Flock of God
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#96
An
Meaning: Peace or safety
Origin: Vietnamese
#97
Anh
Meaning: Hero, elite, bright, or reflection depending on tone and character
Origin: Vietnamese
#98
Anh Dung
Meaning: Heroic or brave
Origin: Vietnamese
#99
Apichai
Meaning: great victory
Origin: Thai
#100
Arthit
Meaning: sun
Origin: Thai
#101
Arun
Meaning: dawn
Origin: Thai
#102
Anan
Meaning: endless or infinite
Origin: Thai
#103
Advik
Meaning: Unique or matchless
Origin: Sanskrit
#104
Ansh
Meaning: Portion or divine part
Origin: Sanskrit
#105
Amit
Meaning: Infinite or boundless
Origin: Sanskrit / Hebrew
#106
Ashwin
Meaning: Light, horse tamer, or star name
Origin: Sanskrit
#107
Akshay
Meaning: Indestructible or eternal
Origin: Sanskrit
#108
Anirudh
Meaning: Unobstructed or unstoppable
Origin: Sanskrit
#109
Arnold
Meaning: Eagle power
Origin: Germanic
#110
Alaric
Meaning: All ruler
Origin: Germanic
#111
Armand
Meaning: Army man
Origin: French / Germanic
#112
Amaury
Meaning: Work ruler
Origin: French / Germanic
#113
Abram
Meaning: Exalted father
Origin: Hebrew
#114
Augustus
Meaning: Great, venerable, majestic
Origin: Latin
#115
Alijah
Meaning: Yahweh is my God; Elijah variant
Origin: Hebrew / modern English
#116
Asa
Meaning: Healer
Origin: Hebrew
#117
Armani
Meaning: Modern fashion surname name; possibly from Germanic Herman roots
Origin: Italian surname / modern American
#118
Apollo
Meaning: Strength, destroyer, or uncertain
Origin: Greek
#119
Aldo
Meaning: Old, noble, or experienced
Origin: Germanic
#120
Alden
Meaning: Old friend
Origin: English
#121
Amos
Meaning: Carried or burden
Origin: Hebrew
#122
Alessandro
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Italian
#123
Ares
Meaning: Greek god of war
Origin: Greek mythology
#124
Axton
Meaning: Ash-tree town or stone settlement by surname roots
Origin: English surname / place name
#125
Augustine
Meaning: Great, venerable
Origin: Latin
#126
Abdiel
Meaning: Servant of God
Origin: Hebrew
#127
Arian
Meaning: Noble, silver, or Welsh form of Arius depending on language
Origin: Welsh / Albanian / Sanskrit
#128
Alonso
Meaning: Noble and ready
Origin: Spanish / Germanic
#129
Aron
Meaning: High mountain or exalted; Aaron variant
Origin: Hebrew / Scandinavian
#130
Axl
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Anakin
Meaning: Modern literary name popularised by Star Wars; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern literary / American
#132
Anson
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#133
Azariah
Meaning: Yahweh has helped
Origin: Hebrew
#134
Alvaro
Meaning: Elf warrior or guardian
Origin: Spanish
#135
Ameer
Meaning: Prince or commander; Amir variant
Origin: Arabic
#136
Anders
Meaning: Manly or brave
Origin: Scandinavian
#137
Aydin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
Alistair
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Scottish Gaelic / Greek
#139
Adrien
Meaning: From Hadria
Origin: French
#140
Alexzander
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Achilles
Meaning: Pain or uncertain heroic name
Origin: Greek
#142
Avi
Meaning: My father, or bird by modern association
Origin: Hebrew / Sanskrit
#143
Ahmir
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#144
Agustin
Meaning: Great or venerable
Origin: Spanish
#145
Amare
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#146
Anton
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#147
Aydan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Abner
Meaning: My father is a lamp
Origin: Hebrew
#149
Aaden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#150
Aidyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#151
Aarush
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#152
Aksel
Meaning: Father of peace
Origin: Scandinavian
#153
Aries
Meaning: Ram; zodiac constellation name
Origin: Latin / Greek astrology
#154
Aayan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#155
Adler
Meaning: Eagle
Origin: German surname
#156
Adiel
Meaning: Ornament of God
Origin: Hebrew
#157
Andreas
Meaning: Manly or brave
Origin: Greek
#158
Aedan
Meaning: Little fire
Origin: Irish
#159
Armaan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#160
Aston
Meaning: East town
Origin: English
#161
Ansel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#162
Abbas
Meaning: Lion
Origin: Arabic
#163
Abdulaziz
Meaning: Servant of the mighty or dear one
Origin: Arabic
#164
Abdulrahman
Meaning: Servant of the merciful
Origin: Arabic
#165
Adil
Meaning: Just or equitable
Origin: Arabic
#166
Adnan
Meaning: Settler or one who stays
Origin: Arabic
#167
Ammar
Meaning: Long-lived or builder
Origin: Arabic
#168
Amr
Meaning: Life or long-lived
Origin: Arabic
#169
Aziz
Meaning: Dear, powerful, or beloved
Origin: Arabic
#170
Ackerley
Meaning: Oak meadow
Origin: English
#171
Acton
Meaning: Oak town
Origin: English
#172
Alcott
Meaning: Old cottage
Origin: English
#173
Aldous
Meaning: Old or experienced
Origin: English
#174
Alton
Meaning: Old town or river town
Origin: English
#175
Audley
Meaning: Old clearing
Origin: English
#176
Adolfo
Meaning: Noble wolf
Origin: Spanish
#177
Aime
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: French
#178
Alain
Meaning: Little rock, handsome, or uncertain
Origin: French
#179
Alban
Meaning: From Alba or white
Origin: French
#180
Alexandre
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: French
#181
Alphonse
Meaning: Noble and ready
Origin: French
#182
Ambroise
Meaning: Immortal
Origin: French
#183
Anatole
Meaning: Sunrise or east
Origin: French
#184
Arnaud
Meaning: Eagle power
Origin: French
#185
Aubin
Meaning: White or from Alba
Origin: French
#186
Aurelien
Meaning: Golden
Origin: French
#187
Adalbert
Meaning: Noble and bright
Origin: Germanic
#188
Adolf
Meaning: Noble wolf
Origin: Germanic
#189
Armin
Meaning: Whole or universal
Origin: Germanic
#190
Agathon
Meaning: Good
Origin: Greek
#191
Ajax
Meaning: Earth or uncertain heroic name
Origin: Greek
#192
Alcibiades
Meaning: Strength of life
Origin: Greek
#193
Alexandros
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Greek
#194
Anastasios
Meaning: Resurrection
Origin: Greek
#195
Angelos
Meaning: Messenger
Origin: Greek
#196
Anthimos
Meaning: Flowering
Origin: Greek
#197
Antonios
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Greek
#198
Apollonios
Meaning: Of Apollo
Origin: Greek
#199
Aristarchos
Meaning: Best ruler
Origin: Greek
#200
Aristeides
Meaning: Best kind
Origin: Greek
#201
Aristides
Meaning: Best kind
Origin: Greek
#202
Aristophanes
Meaning: Best appearance
Origin: Greek
#203
Athanasios
Meaning: Immortal
Origin: Greek
#204
Aharon
Meaning: High mountain or exalted
Origin: Hebrew
#205
Akiva
Meaning: Held by the heel or supplanter
Origin: Hebrew
#206
Amariah
Meaning: Yahweh has said
Origin: Hebrew
#207
Amiel
Meaning: My kinsman is God
Origin: Hebrew
#208
Aviel
Meaning: My father is God
Origin: Hebrew
#209
Aengus
Meaning: One strength
Origin: Irish
#210
Ailill
Meaning: Elf or sprite; early Irish name
Origin: Irish
#211
Ardal
Meaning: High valour
Origin: Irish
#212
Art
Meaning: Bear or champion
Origin: Irish
#213
Afan
Meaning: River
Origin: Welsh
#214
Aled
Meaning: Offspring or river name
Origin: Welsh
#215
Alun
Meaning: Harmony or river name
Origin: Welsh
#216
Aneirin
Meaning: Very golden or noble
Origin: Welsh
#217
Arwel
Meaning: Prominent, fair, or noble
Origin: Welsh
#218
Abundius
Meaning: Abundant or plentiful
Origin: Latin
#219
Adeodatus
Meaning: Given by God
Origin: Latin
#220
Aelianus
Meaning: Of the Aelius family
Origin: Latin
#221
Aelius
Meaning: Sun association or Aelius family name
Origin: Latin
#222
Aemilianus
Meaning: Rival or eager
Origin: Latin
#223
Aemilius
Meaning: Rival or eager
Origin: Latin
#224
Albus
Meaning: White or bright
Origin: Latin
#225
Anicius
Meaning: Of the Anicius family
Origin: Latin
#226
Antoninus
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Latin
#227
Antonius
Meaning: Priceless or flourishing
Origin: Latin
#228
Appius
Meaning: Roman praenomen of uncertain meaning
Origin: Latin
#229
Aquilinus
Meaning: Eagle-like
Origin: Latin
#230
Aurelianus
Meaning: Golden
Origin: Latin
#231
Aurelius
Meaning: Golden
Origin: Latin
#232
Ansgar
Meaning: God spear
Origin: Scandinavian
#233
Arne
Meaning: Eagle
Origin: Scandinavian
#234
Asbjorn
Meaning: God bear
Origin: Scandinavian
#235
Asger
Meaning: God spear
Origin: Scandinavian
#236
Audun
Meaning: Deserted or wealth friend
Origin: Scandinavian
#237
Ailpean
Meaning: White or fair; Scottish Gaelic form of Alpine
Origin: Scottish
#238
Alasdair
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Scottish
#239
Alastair
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: Scottish
#240
Alpin
Meaning: White or fair
Origin: Scottish
#241
Arran
Meaning: Island name of uncertain meaning
Origin: Scottish
#242
Artair
Meaning: Bear king
Origin: Scottish
#243
Athol
Meaning: New Ireland or place name
Origin: Scottish
#244
Aulay
Meaning: Ancestor descendant or Olaf form
Origin: Scottish
#245
Abbondio
Meaning: Abundant
Origin: Italian
#246
Achille
Meaning: Pain or uncertain heroic name
Origin: Italian
#247
Adalberto
Meaning: Noble and bright
Origin: Italian
#248
Adamo
Meaning: Man, earth, or clay
Origin: Italian
#249
Adriano
Meaning: From Hadria
Origin: Italian
#250
Agostino
Meaning: Great or venerable
Origin: Italian
#251
Alessio
Meaning: Defender
Origin: Italian
#252
Ambrogio
Meaning: Immortal
Origin: Italian
#253
Amedeo
Meaning: Lover of God
Origin: Italian
#254
Amerigo
Meaning: Home ruler or whole ruler
Origin: Italian
#255
Annibale
Meaning: Grace of Baal
Origin: Italian
#256
Anselmo
Meaning: God helmet or divine protection
Origin: Italian
#257
Arrigo
Meaning: Home ruler
Origin: Italian
#258
Attilio
Meaning: Little father or uncertain Roman name
Origin: Italian
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Gender Mix
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Length Mix
Short names
41
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Arlo, Adam, Ali, Axel, Abel, Alex.
Medium names
170
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Arthur, Archie, Alfie, Albie, Albert, Alfred.
Long names
47
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Alexander, Abdullah, Archibald, Alejandro, Anderson, Augustus.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in N
62
Examples: Austin, Ayaan, Aiden, Aaron, Ayan, Ayman.
Ends in S
46
Examples: Atlas, Atticus, Anas, Angus, Aris, Adonis.
Ends in O
29
Examples: Arlo, Antonio, Alejandro, Armando, Alberto, Angelo.
Ends in L
22
Examples: Axel, Abdul, Abel, Angel, Ariel, Aziel.
Popular A Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
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Boy names
- Asher rank #28 - 7,456 births
- Alexander rank #30 - 7,230 births
- Anthony rank #46 - 5,967 births
- Aiden rank #62 - 5,046 births
- Angel rank #67 - 4,757 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
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Examples: Arthur, Archie, Arlo, Alfie, Albie, Adam, Alexander, Albert.
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Examples: Arthur, Archie, Alfie, Albie, Adam, Alexander, Albert, Alfred.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Arlo, Austin, Axel, Aiden, Archer, Ayan, Amari, Ari.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Arlo, Ashton, Aspen, Ashwin, Arnold, Axton, Adler, Aston.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Adam, Ayaan, Abdullah, Abdul, Aaron, Abel, Ahmed, Ahmad.
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Examples: Advik, Abram, Augustus, Alijah, Asa, Armani, Apollo, Aldo.
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