Baby Boy Names That Start with A

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Choosing a name for your baby boy is a special and meaningful decision that will follow him throughout his life.

If you’re looking for a name that starts with the letter A, you’re in luck! There are plenty of beautiful and unique options to consider.

From traditional to modern, classic to trendy, there is a wide range of baby boy names that start with A to choose from.

Whether you’re drawn to names with strong meanings, or historical significance, or simply love the sound of a particular name, there is something for everyone on this list. 

Names like Alexander, Adam, and Aaron offer timeless appeal, while newer names like Aiden, Asher, and Axel bring a fresh and modern feel. 

Popular and Common Boy Names

Alexander Meaning: Defender of the people Origin: Greek

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Anthony Meaning: Priceless one Origin: Latin

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Andrew Meaning: Strong and manly Origin: Greek

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Aaron Meaning: High mountain; exalted, enlightened Origin: Hebrew

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Adam Meaning: Son of the red earth Origin: Hebrew

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Adrian Meaning: Sea; water Origin: Latin

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Austin Meaning: Great; magnificent Origin: Latin

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Ayden Meaning: Little fire Origin: Irish

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Alan Meaning: Handsome; cheerful Origin: Celtic

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Asher Meaning: Happy, blessed Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Meaning: Defender of the people Origin: Greek

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Aidan Meaning: Fiery one Origin: Irish

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Ashton Meaning: Ash tree town Origin: English

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Abel Meaning: Breath, vapor Origin: Hebrew

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Angelo Meaning: Messenger of God Origin: Italian

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Axel Meaning: Father of peace Origin: Scandinavian

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Austin Meaning: Great, magnificent Origin: Latin

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August Meaning: Great, venerable Origin: Latin

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Avery Meaning: Ruler of the elves Origin: English

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Adriel Meaning: Flock of God Origin: Hebrew

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Classic and Timeless Names

Abraham Meaning: Father of many nations Origin: Hebrew

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Albert Meaning: Noble, bright Origin: Germanic

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Alfred Meaning: Wise counselor Origin: English

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Ambrose Meaning: Immortal Origin: Latin

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Archibald Meaning: Bold, genuine Origin: Germanic

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Augustine Meaning: Great, venerable Origin: Latin

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Ansel Meaning: God's protection Origin: Germanic

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Anton Meaning: Priceless one Origin: Latin

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Ashford Meaning: Ford near ash trees Origin: English

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Aubrey Meaning: Elf ruler Origin: Germanic

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Boy names starting from A
Abram Meaning: Exalted father Origin: Hebrew

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Algernon Meaning: Wearing a mustache Origin: Old French

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Amadeus Meaning: Love of God Origin: Latin

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Augustus Meaning: Great, venerable Origin: Latin

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Anson Meaning: Son of Ann Origin: English

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Alistair Meaning: Defender of the people Origin: Scottish

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Archimedes Meaning: Master planner Origin: Greek

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Armand Meaning: Army man Origin: French

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Alastair Meaning: Defender of the people Origin: Scottish

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Arno Meaning: Eagle, ruler Origin: Germanic

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Adair Meaning: Wealthy spear Origin: Scottish

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Abbott Meaning: Father Origin: English

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Amory Meaning: Industrious ruler Origin: Germanic

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Aldous Meaning: From the old house Origin: Germanic

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Unique and Modern Baby Boy Names

Aeson Meaning: Uncertain, possibly meaning "healer" Origin: Greek

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Aziel Meaning: God is my strength Origin: Hebrew

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Arrow Meaning: Symbol of direction and purpose Origin: English

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Alaric Meaning: Noble ruler Origin: Germanic

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Asher Meaning: Happy, blessed Origin: Hebrew

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Afton Meaning: From the aft (rear) part of a ship Origin: English

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Atlas Meaning: Enduring, to carry Origin: Greek

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Axel Meaning: Father of peace Origin: Scandinavian

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Apollo Meaning: God of music, poetry, and prophecy Origin: Greek

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Azai Meaning: Strength, power Origin: Hebrew

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Arlo Meaning: Hill, fortified hill Origin: Old English

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Alistair Meaning: Defender of the people Origin: Scottish

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Arion Meaning: Melodious, a mythical Greek poet Origin: Greek

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Alden Meaning: Old friend Origin: Old English

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Amias Meaning: Loved, beloved Origin: Latin

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Arian Meaning: Of the sun, golden Origin: Welsh

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Ambrose Meaning: Immortal Origin: Greek

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Ansel Meaning: God's helmet Origin: Germanic

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Arlen Meaning: Pledge, oath Origin: Gaelic

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Abram Meaning: Exalted father Origin: Hebrew

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Cultural and Ethnic Boy Names

Adler Meaning: Eagle Origin: German

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Ayan Meaning: Gift of God Origin: Hindi/Sanskrit

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Altair Meaning: The flying eagle Origin: Arabic

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Amadeus Meaning: Love of God Origin: Latin

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Avian Meaning: Birdlike Origin: Latin

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Armani Meaning: Desire, aspiration Origin: Italian

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Ashwin Meaning: Light, horse tamer Origin: Sanskrit

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Alessio Meaning: Defender of mankind Origin: Italian

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Averett Meaning: Brave, strong Origin: English

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Arthur Meaning: Bear Origin: Celtic

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Angus Meaning: One strength Origin: Celtic

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Alvin Meaning: Noble friend Origin: Old English

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Alexei Meaning: Defender of the people Origin: Russian

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Atticus Meaning: From Attica (region in Greece) Origin: Latin/Greek

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Akio Meaning: Bright man Origin: Japanese

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Amos Meaning: Carried; borne; strong; brave Origin: Hebrew

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Religious Boy Names

Abner Meaning: Father of light Origin: Hebrew

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Adonai Meaning: Lord, my master Origin: Hebrew

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Adlai Meaning: God is just Origin: Hebrew

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Apollos Meaning: Manly, handsome Origin: Greek

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Amoz Meaning: Strong Origin: Hebrew

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Ananias Meaning: God is gracious Origin: Hebrew/Greek

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Amariah Meaning: God has said Origin: Hebrew

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Ahaziah Meaning: Yahweh has seized Origin: Hebrew

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Alpheus Meaning: One who brings growth Origin: Greek

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Anan Meaning: Cloud, grace Origin: Hebrew

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Aquila Meaning: Eagle Origin: Latin/Greek

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Aristarchus Meaning: Best ruler Origin: Greek

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Alva Meaning: Elf Origin: Old English

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Anselm Meaning: Divine protection Origin: Germanic/Latin

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Adelbert Meaning: Noble and bright Origin: Germanic

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Ariel Meaning: Lion of God, lioness of God Origin: Hebrew

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Nature Inspired Boy Names

Ash Meaning: Tree; ash tree Origin: English

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Alder Meaning: Tree; alder tree Origin: Old English

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Aspen Meaning: Tree; quaking aspen tree Origin: English

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Archer Meaning: Bowman Origin: English

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Aster Meaning: Star; flower name Origin: Greek

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Arbor Meaning: Tree; shady resting place Origin: Latin

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Azure Meaning: Sky blue; the color of the sky Origin: English

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Acorn Meaning: Nut; fruit of the oak tree Origin: English

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Alpine Meaning: From the Alps; mountainous Origin: Latin

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Azalea Meaning: Flower; Azalea flower Origin: Greek

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Auburn Meaning: Reddish-brown; autumn leaves color Origin: English

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Amaranth Meaning: Unfading; eternal; also a flower name Origin: Greek

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Acre Meaning: Field; unit of land Origin: English

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Arden Meaning: Great forest; highland Origin: English

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Other Boy Names Starting from A

Avon Meaning: River Origin: English

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Avis Meaning: Bird Origin: Latin

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Aether Meaning: Upper Air Origin: Greek

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Aldric Meaning: Wise Ruler Origin: Old English

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Alar Meaning: Noble Origin: Germanic

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Amadeo Meaning: Loved by God Origin: Latin

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Aries Meaning: Ram Origin: Latin

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Ashby Meaning: Ash Tree Farm Origin: Old English

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Aston Meaning: East Settlement Origin: Old English

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Aven Meaning: Mountain Meadow Origin: English

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Arvid Meaning: Eagle Tree Origin: Swedish

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Ander Meaning: Manly Origin: Scandinavian

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Antares Meaning: Rival of Mars Origin: Greek

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Auden Meaning: Old Friend Origin: Old English

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Auric Meaning: Gold Origin: Latin

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Aero Meaning: Of the Air Origin: Greek

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Ajax Meaning: Eagle Origin: Greek

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