Boy names that start with A

From Aaden to Axel, we’ve got hundreds of awesome and amazing baby boy names that start with the letter A.

NamesOriginMeaning
AdamThe name Adam has been around forever—and that’s not an exaggeration. Biblically, Adam was the first human being created…
AaronIn the Bible, Moses’ brother Aaron was Israel’s first high priest and is remembered for his staff which blossomed miraculously…
AbrahamFrom the Shakespearean play Romeo & Juliet
AntonioFrom the Shakespearean plays The Tempest, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Merchant of Venice, and Much Ado about Nothing
ArthurFrom the Shakespearean play King John
AnthonyA Roman clan name of uncertain etymology, Anthony is a hugely popular name in America, and has been for years. Meaning “priceless…
AndrewTalk about a strong name. Andrew is Greek for “manly” and has also been linked to “warrior”. In the Bible, Andrew is the…
AlexanderThe moniker Alexander is name to a host of prolific men from Alexander the Great to two kings of Scotland, three emperors…
AustinThe name is Austin, not Austin Powers. Nowadays this popular boys’ name is most likely associated with the James Bond spoof…
AdrianLately Adrian has been creeping up the boy name ranks to become the most popular its ever been. The name originally refered…
AlexAlex has become one of those timeless boy names as well as a popular unisex choice. The friendlier, more easy-going diminutive…
AidenA spirited baby may be in the cards for you if you decide to name your son Aiden, derived from the Irish Aidan, meaning “fiery…
AndreaEven though it means “manly,” Andrea as a boys’ name has pretty much gone extinct and it is now almost exclusively a female…
AngelGreek:Messenger from God
AsherHebrew:Happy, blessed; In the Bible, Jacob blessed his eighth son, Asher, with a life of abundance.
AugustLatin Origin
AlejandroSpanish:Defends mankind; popular Spanish form of Alexander
AbramHebrew:Exalted father; the biblical patriarch Abraham”s name before God changed it
AceAnglo Saxon Origin
AliArabic:Greatest, Lion of God; a variant of Allah, one of the attributes of God. Storybook hero Ali Baba was the main protagonist…
AllenWhile Allen has never entered baby-name stardom, perhaps due to its dignified old-man-in-a-suit feel, it has maintained a…
AlanCeltic:Handsome
AidanAnglo Saxon Origin
AmirArabic:Prince, commanding
AdonisGreek:Extremely handsome; In greek mythology, Adonis is a beautiful young man beloved of Aphrodite.
AndreFrench:Manly, brave
AbelPoor, unfortunate Abel. In the Bible, Abel was the son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain in a fit of jealousy…
AndresGreek:Manly
AndersonScandinavian:Manly, brave; variant of Andrew
AlecScottish:Abbreviation of Alexander, defender of mankind.
AugustusGerman OriginMajestic dignity, grandeur
AriHebrew:Lion
AxelDanish OriginFather of peace; variant of Absalom
AmosHebrew:Burden carried; the name of one of the twelve minor prophets of the Jewish faith.
AlbertEnglish OriginNoble, bright; Prince Albert was Queen Victoria”s consort noted for enthusiastic support of the application of science to…
AndyEnglish:Manly, brave; variant of Andrew
AhmadArabic:Much praised, laudable; one of the Prophet Mohammed”s many names
AdityaHindi:The sun
AlfredEnglish Origin
AngeloNever has a name meaning “angel” seemed so manly. Angelo is a classic Italian name that evokes images of mafia dons and male…
ArmandoWhat can we say? Latin names are getting hotter and hotter each year, and Armando is no exception. While the name may sound…
AlfredoDespite its pasta associations, Alfredo remains a fairly popular boys name. As the charmingly fun brother of the buttoned-up…
AntonFrench Origin
AlbertoAlberto certainly makes a much bigger impression than just plain ol’ Albert, from which it originated. (Perhaps it’s the…
ArcherEnglish OriginBowman; an occupational name and English surname adapted to first name use
ArnoldEnglish:Strong as an eagle
AldenAnglo Saxon OriginOld friend, wise friend. Variant of Alvin. A surname derived from Aldwyn. Related to the Alder tree.
AmareExotic, unusual names for boys are the fashion these days, and Amare certainly fits the bill. Popularized in the last decade…
AdanIt seems that some people have been confusing Adan with the ever-popular Aidan. The name is actually pronounced ah-DHAHN…
AntoineDon’t let the “i” throw you off, this name is pronounced AN-twahn. The French variation of  Anthony, Antoine is a great…
AlonzoItalian Origin
AlfonsoThis name is fit for royalty! Alfonso was used by kings of both Spain and Portugal– 26 to be exact! — for centuries and…
AdrielHebrew:Of the flock of God, a member of God”s congregation
AldoWhile it’s very popular in Italy, Aldo is actually a German name. It’s easy and simple, and can work with a variety of middle…
AndersScandinavian:Manly, brave; variant of Andrew
AdrienFrench OriginOf the Adriatic
AndreasPunch up the dated Andrew with it’s more exotic, European variation: Andreas. This name is still pretty popular across Europe…
AlvaroGerman Origin
ArloArlo is a name on the rise. It’s gotten some attention because of the character Arlo Givens, played by Raymond J. Barry…
AlonsoFrom the Shakespearean play The Tempest