From Aaden to Axel, we’ve got hundreds of awesome and amazing baby boy names that start with the letter A.
Names | Origin | Meaning |
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Adam | The name Adam has been around forever—and that’s not an exaggeration. Biblically, Adam was the first human being created… | |
Aaron | In the Bible, Moses’ brother Aaron was Israel’s first high priest and is remembered for his staff which blossomed miraculously… | |
Abraham | From the Shakespearean play Romeo & Juliet | |
Antonio | From the Shakespearean plays The Tempest, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Merchant of Venice, and Much Ado about Nothing | |
Arthur | From the Shakespearean play King John | |
Anthony | A Roman clan name of uncertain etymology, Anthony is a hugely popular name in America, and has been for years. Meaning “priceless… | |
Andrew | Talk about a strong name. Andrew is Greek for “manly” and has also been linked to “warrior”. In the Bible, Andrew is the… | |
Alexander | The moniker Alexander is name to a host of prolific men from Alexander the Great to two kings of Scotland, three emperors… | |
Austin | The name is Austin, not Austin Powers. Nowadays this popular boys’ name is most likely associated with the James Bond spoof… | |
Adrian | Lately Adrian has been creeping up the boy name ranks to become the most popular its ever been. The name originally refered… | |
Alex | Alex has become one of those timeless boy names as well as a popular unisex choice. The friendlier, more easy-going diminutive… | |
Aiden | A spirited baby may be in the cards for you if you decide to name your son Aiden, derived from the Irish Aidan, meaning “fiery… | |
Andrea | Even though it means “manly,” Andrea as a boys’ name has pretty much gone extinct and it is now almost exclusively a female… | |
Angel | Greek: | Messenger from God |
Asher | Hebrew: | Happy, blessed; In the Bible, Jacob blessed his eighth son, Asher, with a life of abundance. |
August | Latin Origin | |
Alejandro | Spanish: | Defends mankind; popular Spanish form of Alexander |
Abram | Hebrew: | Exalted father; the biblical patriarch Abraham”s name before God changed it |
Ace | Anglo Saxon Origin | |
Ali | Arabic: | Greatest, Lion of God; a variant of Allah, one of the attributes of God. Storybook hero Ali Baba was the main protagonist… |
Allen | While Allen has never entered baby-name stardom, perhaps due to its dignified old-man-in-a-suit feel, it has maintained a… | |
Alan | Celtic: | Handsome |
Aidan | Anglo Saxon Origin | |
Amir | Arabic: | Prince, commanding |
Adonis | Greek: | Extremely handsome; In greek mythology, Adonis is a beautiful young man beloved of Aphrodite. |
Andre | French: | Manly, brave |
Abel | Poor, 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… | |
Andres | Greek: | Manly |
Anderson | Scandinavian: | Manly, brave; variant of Andrew |
Alec | Scottish: | Abbreviation of Alexander, defender of mankind. |
Augustus | German Origin | Majestic dignity, grandeur |
Ari | Hebrew: | Lion |
Axel | Danish Origin | Father of peace; variant of Absalom |
Amos | Hebrew: | Burden carried; the name of one of the twelve minor prophets of the Jewish faith. |
Albert | English Origin | Noble, bright; Prince Albert was Queen Victoria”s consort noted for enthusiastic support of the application of science to… |
Andy | English: | Manly, brave; variant of Andrew |
Ahmad | Arabic: | Much praised, laudable; one of the Prophet Mohammed”s many names |
Aditya | Hindi: | The sun |
Alfred | English Origin | |
Angelo | Never has a name meaning “angel” seemed so manly. Angelo is a classic Italian name that evokes images of mafia dons and male… | |
Armando | What can we say? Latin names are getting hotter and hotter each year, and Armando is no exception. While the name may sound… | |
Alfredo | Despite its pasta associations, Alfredo remains a fairly popular boys name. As the charmingly fun brother of the buttoned-up… | |
Anton | French Origin | |
Alberto | Alberto certainly makes a much bigger impression than just plain ol’ Albert, from which it originated. (Perhaps it’s the… | |
Archer | English Origin | Bowman; an occupational name and English surname adapted to first name use |
Arnold | English: | Strong as an eagle |
Alden | Anglo Saxon Origin | Old friend, wise friend. Variant of Alvin. A surname derived from Aldwyn. Related to the Alder tree. |
Amare | Exotic, unusual names for boys are the fashion these days, and Amare certainly fits the bill. Popularized in the last decade… | |
Adan | It seems that some people have been confusing Adan with the ever-popular Aidan. The name is actually pronounced ah-DHAHN… | |
Antoine | Don’t let the “i” throw you off, this name is pronounced AN-twahn. The French variation of Anthony, Antoine is a great… | |
Alonzo | Italian Origin | |
Alfonso | This name is fit for royalty! Alfonso was used by kings of both Spain and Portugal– 26 to be exact! — for centuries and… | |
Adriel | Hebrew: | Of the flock of God, a member of God”s congregation |
Aldo | While 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… | |
Anders | Scandinavian: | Manly, brave; variant of Andrew |
Adrien | French Origin | Of the Adriatic |
Andreas | Punch up the dated Andrew with it’s more exotic, European variation: Andreas. This name is still pretty popular across Europe… | |
Alvaro | German Origin | |
Arlo | Arlo is a name on the rise. It’s gotten some attention because of the character Arlo Givens, played by Raymond J. Barry… | |
Alonso | From the Shakespearean play The Tempest |