30 Boy Names That Start With “A”


1. Alexander. This boy’s name of Greek origin means “defending men.” The name appears in Greek mythology and in 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 an American 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. In Christian culture, the name became famous after fourth- and thirteenth-century saints with the name. As an American 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. In the United States, 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 United States 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 as the name of a city in 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 Adam was created by God. If you’re interested in another biblical “A” name, consider Abel who was one of Adam and Eve’s sons. In the United States, the name Adam was at the height of its popularity in the 1980s.

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

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