100 Baby Boy Names that Start With A

As you anticipate the arrival of your baby boy, you might be excitingly searching for the perfect name. We've compiled some of the best options if you’re considering baby boy names that start with A. Perhaps your family follows a letter theme, or maybe you just like the sound of the A letter! Either way, you have plenty of choices, including cool, unique, cute, rare, and modern baby boys’ names starting with A.

Popular Boy Names Starting With A

If you're after a trendy moniker for your little boy, consider choosing a popular name that will fit into his generation with ease. Based on recent statistics, here are the most popular and modern boy names starting with A:

1. Alexander. This boy’s name of Greek origin means “defending men.” The name appears in Greek mythology and the New Testament and was the name of the king of Macedon, Alexander the Great, who built an empire stretching from Greece to India. As a popular boy’s name that starts with A, it peaked in the 1990s and is still going strong.

2. Aiden. Also spelled Aidan, this name is the English form of the Irish name Aodhán, which appears in Irish mythology. It means “little fire,” the perfect description for your fiery little boy.

3. Asher. In Hebrew, this name means “happy” or “blessed.” Asher appears in the Old Testament as a son of Jacob.

4. Anthony. This name derives from the Roman family name Antonius. The most famous bearer of this name was Marcus Antonius, better known as Mark Antony, the lover of Cleopatra. As a classic yet trendy boy’s name that starts with A, it peaked in the 1980s.

5. Andrew. Of Greek origin, the name Andrew means “manly.” In the New Testament, Jesus’ first disciple was the apostle Andrew. The name grew in popularity throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and even more so after St. Andrew.

6. Adrian. This name is a variant of Hadrian, which means “from Hadria” in Latin. Many saints and six popes had the name Adrian, but the boy’s name rose to popularity in the mid-2000s.

7. Aaron. The meaning of this Hebrew name is uncertain, but it’s thought to be Egyptian in origin and may possibly mean “exalted” or “high mountain.” In the Old Testament, Moses’ brother is named Aaron. The name peaked in popularity in the 1980s.

8. Axel. This is the Danish version of the biblical boy’s name Absalom, which means “my father is peace” in Hebrew. In the Bible, Absalom is a son of King David.

9. Angel. This name is considered a unisex name and comes from the Latin male name Angelus, which means “messenger” in Greek, referring to angels being messengers of God. It’s considered a rare name. If you like, choose the Italian spelling Angelo.

10. Austin. This is a shortened version of the name Augustine. It also exists as a surname and the name of the capital of Texas.

11. Adam. In the Bible, Adam was the name of the first man; this name literally means “man” in Hebrew. The Hebrew word can also mean “to be red,” referring to the clay from which God created Adam. Adam might not ever go out of style, but it was at the height of its popularity in the 1980s.

12. Amir. In Hebrew, this name means “treetop,” but in Arabic, it means “commander” or “prince.” Any of these would be a cool meaning for your little boy!

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Rare and Unique Boy Names That Start With A

If you want your baby boy to stand out from the crowd, you could consider unique baby boy names that start with A, such as Altair or Aravind. Our list includes plenty of cute options that still offer uniqueness for your little guy.

13. Altair. If you’re into astronomy, this could be a good name choice, as it’s the name of a star in the constellation Aquila, which is represented by an eagle. In Arabic, the name means “the flyer.”

14. Alvise. This is the Venetian form of the name Louis but has Germanic roots and means “famous battle.” This is a very strong, cute, and unique baby name!

15. Amand. This is the male form of the female name Amanda, which means “worthy of love.” What a beautiful meaning!

16. Anand. This Sanskrit name means “happiness” or “bliss,” two things you may experience after your baby boy is born.

17. Antares. If you follow astrology and appreciate astronomy, you’ll like this name, as it’s the name of the brightest star in the scorpion-shaped constellation of Scorpio. In the zodiac, Scorpio covers the birthdates from October 23 to November 21. So, if your baby boy is born during this time, you might consider this unique boys’ name that starts with A.

18. Aravind. If you appreciate Eastern religions and mysticism, you may appreciate this Sanskrit boy’s name which means “lotus.”

19. Archer. This English surname of French origin refers to the art of archery. This would make a cool first or middle name that starts with A for your boy.

20. Arjuna. In Sanskrit, this name means “white” or “clear.” In Hinduism, Arjuna is the son of the god Indra and the princess Kunti. Another variant of the name is Arjun.

21. Artair. This is the Scottish form of Arthur, which has an unknown meaning, though many believe it’s a combination of Old Gaelic and Welsh words that mean “bear,” “man,” and “king.”

22. Artem. This is the Russian version of the Greek name Artemios, which refers to the Greek goddess Artemis. Both names stem from Greek words meaning “safe” or “butcher,” possibly a reference to Artemis as the goddess of hunting.

23. Asim. In Sanskrit, this name means “boundless” or “limitless.” In Arabic, it means “protector.”

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Cool and Cute Boy Names That Start With A

Baby boy names that start with A can also be cute and cool! Whether adorable sounds like the name Adi or hip monikers like Ander or Ari, you have lots of choices!

24. Ace. This cute name is commonly used as a nickname, but why not consider it for a given name? Ace means “highest rank,” which is the perfect way to perceive your new baby boy.

25. Adi. This unisex name means “jewel” or “ornament” in Hebrew. In other languages, the name is sometimes used as a nickname for Adrian. Either way, it’s a pretty fun baby name!

26. Ajit. This Sanskrit name means “unconquered” or “invincible.” The name is also often used as an epithet for the Hindu gods Shiva and Vishnu.

27. Akamu. This is a Hawaiian form of the name Adam. Consider this cool and unique name if you’d like your son’s name to have traditional roots with a twist.

28. Akim. This is the Russian form of the name Joachim. St. Joachim was thought to be the father of the Virgin Mary.

29. Akira. This Japanese boy’s name that starts with A means “bright” or “clear.”

30. Akiva. This is the Aramaic form of the name Yaakov, which is the Hebrew form of the name Jacob. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for a boy’s name that starts with A, one that has classic roots but appears different and unique.

31. Akram. This cool Arabic name means “most generous.”

32. Albie. This is the diminutive of the German name Albert, which means “noble and bright.” This is a particularly cute baby boys’ name with the letter A.

33. Alfie. As the diminutive for the boy’s name Alfred, Alfie sounds a bit cuter. Alfred means “elf counsel” in Old English, so consider choosing this cool shortened version.

34. Algar. This unique boys’ name that starts with A means “elf spear” in Old English. Other names that began with Al became more popular than this moniker, but why not revive it?

35. Almas. In Persian, this Arabic name means “diamond.” Almas could be a distinct and unique name for your precious baby.

36. Alon. In Hebrew, this short name means “oak tree,” but in Tagalog, it means “wave.” Either meaning is pretty cool! A variant spelling is Elon, a famous bearer being entrepreneur and businessman Elon Musk.

37. Amani. This Arabic name, which is considered unisex, simply means “wishes.” If you like the idea of a unisex name, this could be a great option!

38. Amon. This Egyptian name means “the hidden one” and was the name of the Egyptian god of air, creativity, and fertility. His identity was later combined with the god Ra to form the deity Amon-Ra.

39. Amos. This name of Hebrew origin means “load” or burden.” Amos was one of the 12 minor prophets in the Old Testament.

40. Anakoni. This is the Hawaiian form of the name Anthony.

41. Ander. This is the Basque version of the name Andrew, which is no. 5 on our list of baby boy names starting with A.

42. Anri. This is the Georgian form of the French boy's name Henri, pronounced ahn-REE. The name originated from the German name Heinrich, which means “home-ruler.”

43. Archie. This is the diminutive of Archibald, a name of German origin that means “genuine” and “bold.” The name was brought to England by the Normans, after which it became used in English-speaking countries. Fans of the comic book series Archie may adore this name!

44. Ari. As a Hebrew name, this means “lion,” but in Old Norse, it means “eagle.” And, to keep it going, in Armenian, it means “brave.” Any of them sound pretty good for a baby boy!

45. Ariel. In Hebrew, this name means “lion of God,” and in the Old Testament, it was also used as another name for the city of Jerusalem. Shakespeare also used it for a character in The Tempest. Although this is a male name, it’s been used as a female name, one that became especially popular in the late 1980s after Disney introduced the animated mermaid character of Ariel.

46. Arlo. Supposedly, this name was created by poet Edmund Spenser. The name is most likely in reference to an Irish place that means “between two highlands” in Gaelic.

47. Armas. In Finnish, this name means “beloved,” which could be ideal for your beloved boy.

48. Armin. This is the modern form of the Germanic name Arminius and may also be related to the name Herman. It likely means “whole” or “universal.”

49. Arnie. This name is the English short form for Arnold and a very cute nickname at that.

50. Arno. This is the short form for the Dutch name Arnoud and the German name Arnold. It means “eagle power.”

51. Artie. This is the short form for Arthur, which most likely has Celtic origins and means “bear-man.” Although, with the cute name Artie, it’s hard to imagine a ferocious bear!

52. Ashanti. This unisex African name means “warlike” in the Twi language.

53. Ashton. Originally a surname, Ashton means “ash tree town” in Old English. Consider using it as a middle name that starts with A for your boy.

54. Ashwin. In Sanskrit, this name means “possessed of horses.” In Hinduism, the Ashvins are twin gods of sunrises and sunsets.

55. Aslan. This unique name means “lion” in Turkish and was used by several medieval Turkish rulers. And in popular culture, it’s the name of the lion in the Chronicles of Narnia books and films.

56. Aston. This given name was likely derived from a surname that means “east town” in Old English.

57. Astor. This given name comes from a famous surname (the eighteenth-century family founded by John Jacob Astor) that means “hawk.”

58. Atem. This cute baby boys’ name starting with A comes from Egyptian mythology and means “completion” or “totality.”

59. Avrum. This is the Yiddish form of the name Abraham.

60. Aziz. This Arabic name means “powerful,” “respected,” “beloved,” and “cherished.” With all those amazing meanings, it’s perfect for a baby boy!

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Biblical Boy Names That Start With A

You don't have to be religious to appreciate biblical names, as they tend to be classic or unique while having interesting meanings. Choose one beginning with A for your baby boy’s name if you like the following options!

61. Abdiel. Meaning “servant of God” in Hebrew, the name appears in the Old Testament. It’s also a character's name in John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost.

62. Abel. This name has Hebrew origins and means “breath.” In the Bible, Abel, the second son of Adam and Eve, is killed by his brother, Cain. Despite the unhappy story, the name Abel became popular during the Middle Ages and during Puritan times. It has also been making a resurgence in modern times, peaking in 2015.

63. Abner. This name of Hebrew origin means “my father is light.” Abner was a commander of an army in the Old Testament. The name was once popular among Christians, especially Puritans, but has since become less common. But why not consider naming your baby boy with a rare and unique name that starts with an A?

64. Abraham. In Hebrew, this name means “father of many,” referring to the biblical figure considered a patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The most famous bearer of this name was Abraham Lincoln.

65. Abram. In Hebrew, this name means “high father.” As recounted in the Bible, Abram was originally the name of the biblical Abraham before God changed it.

66. Absalom. Meaning “my father is peace” in Hebrew, this name originated in the Old Testament. Absalom was a son of King David.

67. Asa. It’s thought that this cute and short boys’ name starting with A means “healer” in Hebrew. The name appears in the Old Testament.

68. Azariah. This name of Hebrew origin means “Yahweh (God) has helped.” The name also appears in the Old Testament. It can also be spelled Azaria.

69. Azriel. This name of Hebrew origin means “my help is God.” The name appears in the Old Testament.

Classic and Old-Fashioned Boy Names That Start With A

Sometimes, the best baby name is a true classic. Many traditional names are a bit old-fashioned, which gives them a cute twist or offers an opportunity to name your baby after a family member. Check out these timeless monikers for your little boy!

70. Alan. This name comes from Brittany, a region in France, and may mean “little rock” or “handsome.” It may also have Iranian roots. If you like, choose a variant spelling of the name, such as Allen (English and Scottish), Alain (French), or Ailín (Irish).

71. Alastair. This name is the Scottish version of Alexander, which appears as the no. 1 name in our list of boys' names that start with the letter A. This is a much more unusual version.

72. Alberich. In German, this name means “elf ruler,” and in German mythology, Alberich was the king of the elves. It’s a unique name that’s perfect for lovers of mythology.

73. Alfred. In Old English, this name means “elf counsel.” The name has fallen in popularity, but why not revive it? If you’re having twin boys, you could pair Alfred with the name Alberich, which means “elf ruler.” Alfie and Albie would be cute nicknames or middle names for boys.

74. Alvin. This is a medieval form of the Old English name Ealdwine, which means “old friend.” It’s also considered a Scandinavian name that’s derived from Alfvin.

75. Archibald. This common Scottish name has Germanic roots and means “genuine” and “bold.” Either meaning could be just right for your baby boy, and his adorable nickname could be Archie.

76. Arnold. This Germanic name means “eagle power.” A few saints bore this name; a well-known modern bearer is bodybuilder-turned-actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger.

77. Arthur. The meaning of this English name is unknown, but it likely derived from Celtic and means “bear man” or “bear king.” The name became popular after the King Arthur legend, and a super cute nickname is Artie.

78. Ashley. This was originally used as an English surname that means “ash tree clearing” before it became famous as a given name for boys. Somewhere in the 1960s, the moniker became more popular as a girl’s name.

79. Aubrey. This is the Norman-French version of the name Alberich, which also appears on this list. It was a common boy’s name in the Middle Ages, but by the 1970s, it became more popular for girls.

80. Avery. This was originally a surname derived from the names Alberich and Alfred. It’s now considered a unisex name, peaking in popularity in the mid-2000s.

Italian, French, and Spanish Boy Names That Start With A

Perhaps you want to choose an Italian boys’ name if you have Italian heritage, or maybe you’re interested in French or Spanish monikers! There are plenty of adorable, strong, and unique name choices when it comes to the Romance languages.

81. Alcide. This is the Italian and French form of the Latinized name Alcides, which means “strength” in Greek.

82. Aldo. This cute Italian name means “old” or “noble,” perfect for a child who you feel is wise beyond his years.

83. Alessio. This is the Italian version of the name Alexis. Not only is it unique, but it has a melodic sound.

84. Alfonso. As the Spanish and Italian version of a Germanic boy’s name meaning “noble and ready,” Alfonso was used by several kings of Spain and Portugal. It may just be the noblest baby boys’ starting with A for your little guy! A notable modern bearer of this name is Alfonso Cuarón, the first Mexican-born filmmaker to win an Academy Award for best director.

85. Anastacio. This is a Spanish and Italian form of the name Anastasios, which has Latin and Greek origins and means “resurrection.” The name can also be spelled Anastasio.

86. André. Spelled with or without the accent, this variant of Andrew is common in French, Portuguese, German, Dutch, and English.

87. Anthelme. This rare French name is based on the ancient German name of Anthelm without the e at the end. It means “wrath” or “zeal” and “helmet” or “protection”—a fierce meaning and name for a boy!

88. Antoine. This is the French form of the name Anthony, which comes in at no. 4 on the popularity scale of modern boys’ names starting with A. Other variants of the name are Antwan and Antonio.

89. Armand. This name is the French version of Herman, which means “army man” in German.

90. Arsenio. This is the Spanish and Italian version of the ancient Greek name Arsenios, which means “virile.”

Classical Latin and Greek Boy Names That Start With A

To get even more old-fashioned, consider a classical Latin or Greek name! Not only are these options particularly rare, but they’re also cute baby boy names with A, so you get the best of both worlds.

91. Achilles. The origin of this Greek name. is unknown, but it’s thought to mean “pain.” Achilles was the name of a famous warrior in Greek mythology He died in battle with an arrow to his heel, which was the only vulnerable part of his body; hence the term “Achilles’ heel.”

92. Aeneas. This is the Latin form of a Greek name that means “praise.” In Greek mythology, Aeneas was the son of the goddess Aphrodite. In Virgil’s Aeneid, Aeneas is also the founder of Rome.

93. Aesop. This was the name of a Greek writer who may or may not have written some fables that were later collected and became known as Aesop's Fables.

94. Agathon. This is the male form of the female name Agatha, which means “good” in Greek. It’s a unique name with a simple meaning.

95. Albus. This Roman name means “white” or “bright” in Latin. Harry Potter fans will immediately recognize this name!

96. Alexis. In Greek, this name means “helper” or “defender.” Several saints and a third-century Greek poet bore this name. It’s now considered a unisex name.

97. Aloysius. This name is the Latin form of the name Aloys, which is an Occitan (Southern French) version of Louis. This boy’s name that starts with an A is quite rare and unique.

98. Ambrose. This rare boy’s name comes from Latin and Greek and means “immortal.” The name came into use after a saint but then became less common. Consider this A name for your baby boy.

99. Apollo. This name of Greek origin means “strength” or “father light.” Apollo was the god of many things in Greek mythology, but most importantly, of the sun and light. Your new baby boy may bring a lot of light into your world!

100. August. This name comes from the Latin name Augustus, which means “exalted” or “venerable.” Augustus was the given name of the Roman emperor who succeeded Julius Caesar. The name has a very dignified sound and meaning for a boy.

The Bottom Line

Have you found the perfect boys’ name that starts with the letter A? If you haven’t, consider getting your friends and family involved and throw a baby naming party! Sometimes you just need a little help from your community to find that baby name, whether it starts with A or Z!

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