Names Starting With A
BoyEnglish#195 in 2025
Archer
Archer is a boys' name of English origin meaning “bowman, one who uses a bow.” It ranked #195 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
AR-cher
meaning & origin
The name Archer means “bowman, one who uses a bow.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English occupational surname referring to a skilled bowman. Archery was a highly valued military skill in medieval England, particularly following the longbow's decisive role at the Battle of Agincourt (1415). It has gained popularity as a given name in the 21st century.
popularity over time
#2912020
#2532021
#2282022
#2102023
#1952024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #195 |
| 2023 | #210 |
| 2022 | #228 |
| 2021 | #253 |
| 2020 | #291 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Archer
- Sterling Archer (Archer animated series character)
- Jeffrey Archer (author)
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