Choosing a name for your baby boy is a wonderful journey. If you’re drawn to names that start with “A,” you’re in for a delightful array of choices. Here’s an extensive list of modern American boy names beginning with “A,” each with its unique meaning and origin:
- Aiden: Irish – “little and fiery”.
- Alexander: Greek – “defender of the people”.
- Asher: Hebrew – “happy” or “blessed”.
- Austin: English – “great” or “magnificent”.
- Archer: English – “bowman”.
- Apollo: Greek – Name of the god of music, arts, and knowledge.
- Atticus: Latin – “man of Attica”.
- Axel: Scandinavian – “father of peace”.
- Avery: English – “ruler of the elves”.
- Ace: Latin – “one” or “unity”.
- Ashton: English – “ash tree town”.
- Amir: Arabic – “prince” or “commander”.
- Andre: French – “manly” and “brave”.
- August: Latin – “great” or “venerable”.
- Alonzo: Spanish – “noble and ready”.
- Adrian: Latin – “sea” or “water”.
- Alec: Greek – Short form of Alexander.
- Arlo: Old English – Origin unclear, trendy and quirky.
- Ansel: German – “protected by God”.
- Alistair: Scottish – Variant of Alexander.
- Alden: English – “old friend”.
- Amos: Hebrew – “carried by God”.
- Abram: Hebrew – “high father”.
- Alaric: Germanic – “ruler of all”.
- Aries: Latin – Ram, first Zodiac sign.
- Anakin: Modern American – Popularized by cultural media.
- Aston: English – “east town”.
- Alvin: English – “noble friend” or “elf friend”.
- Angelo: Italian – “angel”.
- Arturo: Italian/Spanish – Variant of Arthur.
- Alfred: English – “elf counsel”.
- Anderson: Scandinavian – “son of Andrew”.
- Anton: Latin/Slavic – “priceless” or “worthy of praise”.
- Aron: Hebrew – Variant of Aaron.
- Atlas: Greek Mythology – Titan who held up the sky.
- Aldric: German – “old ruler” or “wise leader”.
- Avi: Hebrew – “my father” or “fatherly”.
- Azriel: Hebrew – “God is my help”.
- Anson: English – “son of Anne”.
- Alonso: Spanish – Variant of Alfonso.
- Amias: Latin – “loved”.
- Albie: English – Diminutive of Albert.
- Alaric: Germanic – “ruler of all”.
- Axton: English – “stone, rock”.
- Ayan: Sanskrit – “path” or “way”.
- Aurelio: Latin – “golden”.
- Anwar: Arabic – “brighter” or “more luminous”.
- Alden: Old English – “old friend”.
- Alton: Old English – “town at the source of the river”.
- Alec: Greek – Short form of Alexander.
- Archie: English – Diminutive of Archibald.
- Aron: Hebrew – Variant of Aaron.
- Anson: English – “son of Anne”.
- Auberon/Aubrey: German/French – “elf ruler” or “noble”.
- Avery: English – “ruler of the elves”.
- Alfonzo: Italian/Spanish – Variant of Alfonso.
- Ashton: English – “ash tree town”.
- Ambrose: Greek – “immortal”.
- Anders: Scandinavian – Version of Andrew.
- Atlas: Greek Mythology – “to carry”.
Each of these names carries its own special meaning and story, offering a diverse range of options for your baby boy. The beauty of naming lies in finding that perfect name that resonates with your family’s heritage, values, and aspirations.
