100 Baby Boy Names Starting With 'A' That Are Perfect for Your Adorable Prince

Are you on the hunt for the perfect name for your little boy? If so, you've come to the right place! Choosing the best name for your new baby can be challenging, but there are hundreds of original names out there. When you're looking for special or unique boy names that start with 'A,' it's important to consider what kind of name suits your baby best.

From traditional names that have been in the family for generations to the trendiest new moniker , there are plenty of baby boy names that start with "A" that everyone will love. Whether your baby is destined to be a sports star or a groundbreaking scientist, we have you covered with the perfect name for him. Many of these work for middle names too.

Read on for our guide to unique names for baby boys starting with the letter "A" and their fascinating meanings!

100 Classic and Unique Boy Names That Start With "A"

1. Abay

In Turkish, this baby boy's name means "talented."

2. Aaron

The name of many famous men, this name is featured in the Bible and means "exalted" or "strong" in Hebrew.

3. Acton

Acton is a strong name, made up of the Old English words for "oak" and "settlement."

4. Achille

Calling to mind the great Greek warrior, Achilles, this name is the French take on a Greek classic.

5. Alder

Your little one is sure to fly high with this unique name for boys, meaning "eagle" in German.

6. Asher

This classic name is Hebrew for "blessed" and "happy."

7. Adonis

A favorite of the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite, Adonis was a figure in ancient Greek mythology associated with remarkable beauty and the natural world.

8. Ahmad

In Arabic, this name means "highly praised."

9. Aj

This short and sweet name means "unconquerable" in Sanskrit.

10. Atticus

From ancient Rome to famous works of literature, this classic Latin name (meaning "of Attica") is sure to impress.

11. Adrius

Your baby boy is sure to take the world by storm with this Lithuanian name meaning "storm" or "strength."

12. Áed

This Irish name for boys means "fire."

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13. Afton

Afton means "afternoon" or "evening" in Swedish; however, it also has English origins. It shares a name with the Scottish river in Robert Burns' famous poem, "Sweet Afton."

14. Agost

Agost is a Polish name meaning "great."

15. Akira

This Japanese name for boys means "bright" or "clear."

16. Albus

With its whimsical association with Harry Potter , this wise name (meaning "white" in Latin) is sure to make your little boy a scholar.

17. Alex

This classic English name for boys means "defender of the people."

18. Alan

Of English origin, this sweet name means "little rock."

19. Alrik

This Scandinavian name from the Old Norse Alaric has impressive historical roots and means "all ruler."

20. Alpine

This adventurous name is American in origin. It means "from the Alps."

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21. Alim

The name Alim is Arabic in origin and means "scholar."

22. Arwan

This elegant Persian name means "courageous."

23. Amare

Amare is a popular name in India and means "immortal."

24. Argus

Of Greek origin, Argus means "bright."

25. Agoyoanye

This Tewa name means "falling star."

26. Ahe

Ahe is Hawaiian in origin and means "soft breeze."

27. Almanas

This name combines the words for "every" and "intelligent" in Polish.

28. Archie

Popular in comic books and with royalty alike, this German name means "archer" or "truly bold."

29. Alois

This Slavic name means "famous warrior."

30. Amethyst

This mysterious name (calling to mind the beautiful purple gemstone) is Greek in origin. It means "against intoxication."

31. Andrés

Andrés is the Spanish version of the Greek Andreas and English Andrew. It means "warrior" or "manly."

32. Apollo

This name is Greek in origin. As you might have known already, Apollo was the god of light in Greek mythology.

33. Anatole

This French name for boys means "from Anatolia."

34. Antonio

Spanish for Anthony, this bold name with Latin roots means "priceless" or "flower," depending on Roman or early Greek interpretations.

35. Anwar

Anwar is Arabic in origin and means "brighter."

36. Aragorn

This original name is from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. It means "noble valor" in Tolkien's created Sindarin language.

37. Ansel

Ansel is English in origin and means "God" or "protector."

38. Aiden

This Irish name means "little fire."

39. Absolom

Absolom is a Hebrew name that means "father of peace."

40. Atlas

The Greek name Atlas means "support." In Greek mythology, it alludes to the Titan Atlas, who holds up the world.

41. Anakin

This unique name (of American origin) draws inspiration from George Lucas' Star Wars movies.

42. Abner

Abner is a Hebrew name meaning "father of light."

43. Arthur

Arthur is a noble name with cute nicknames built-in (e.g., Art, Artie, etc.). It is Welsh in origin and means "bear."

44. August

The name August is English in origin and means "great."

45. Ace

Try naming your baby boy with this cool name: Ace is a Middle-English name with Latin roots. It means "expert."

46. Abel

Abel is a classic Hebrew name. In the Bible, he was the brother of Cain. His name means "a breath."

47. Amir

Amir is an Arabic name meaning "prince."

48. Axel

This name is Scandinavian in origin and is a shortened version of the Hebrew Absolom, meaning "father of peace."

49. Austin

Austin is an English name meaning "magnificent."

50. Adam

Adam is a famous Hebrew name and means "son of the red earth."

51. Abner

A Biblical name meaning "father of light" in Hebrew.

52. Ambrose

This Greek name means "immortal" and brings to mind the Greek food of the gods, ambrosia.

53. Aziel

This zesty name is Hebrew in origin and means "God is my strength."

54. Asa

Asa is a Japanese name meaning "morning."

55. Albert

This handsome name is German in origin and means "noble" or "bright."

56. Aarav

This name, which is Hindi in origin and derives from Sanskrit, means "peaceful."

57. Avery

The English name Avery evokes its sprightly meaning, "ruler of the elves."

58. Arjun

Arjun is a popular name with Hindi origins. It means "bright and shining."

59. Abraham

Hebrew in origin, Abraham means "father of multitudes."

60. Alijah

This name is of American origin and means "The Lord is my God." It also offers the cute nickname, Ali.

61. Angel

This popular Hispanic name literally means "angel."

62. Amal

Amal is a Hebrew name meaning "laborer" and is found in the Bible.

63. Amadeus

Like the famous composer, this Latin name means "love of God."

64. Aurelius

This name for boys means "golden" in Latin.

65. Alistair

This Scottish name means "defender of the people."

66. Alonzo

Alonzo is a Spanish name for boys. It means "noble" and "ready for battle."

67. Amos

This Hebrew name means "burdened."

68. Anson

An English name in origin, Anson means "son of Andrew."

69. Adriel

Adriel is a Hebrew name meaning "congregation of God."

70. Afolabi

Afolabi is a Yoruba name meaning "born wealthy."

71. Adwin

Adwin is an Akan of Ghana name. It means "artist" or "intellectual."

72. Afon

This Welsh name for boys means "river."

73. Agapito

This sweet Spanish name means "beloved."

74. Acevedo

Acevedo is Spanish in origin. It means "grove of holly trees."

75. Abbott

Abbott is an English name meaning "head of a monastery."

76. Aalam

This male name means "world" in Arabic.

77. Aba

This sweet Turkish name means "father."

78. Abbas

An Arabic name for boys, this name means "austere."

79. Avish

Avish is an Indian name meaning "king" or "earth."

80. Avak

This name for boys is Armenian in origin and means "great."

81. Akello

Akello is an Alur of Uganda name meaning "to bring forth."

82. Ambrogio

This Italian name means "immortal."

83. Apichu

This cute Incan name means "sweet potato."

84. Agnew

Agnew is an English name meaning "from Agneaux, France."

85. Alton

This adorable English baby name means "old town."

86. Amias

Amias, which is English in origin, means "loved one." It was featured in Edmund Spenser's famous poem, The Faerie Queene .

87. Amory

This classic name is English in origin and means "home ruler."

88. Amjad

This Arabic name for boys means "more glorious."

89. Anicet

Anicet is a Polish name meaning "undefeated."

90. Anstey

This English name means "one path."

91. Achava

Achava is a Hebrew name meaning "friendship."

92. Achelous

In Greek mythology, Achelous is the god associated with the largest river in Greece.

93. Archwood

Archwood is an English name meaning "trees forming arches."

94. Artem

This Slavic name means "safe" or "butcher."

95. Abcde

This clever modern name is pronounced "AB-si-dee." It draws inspiration from the first five letters of the English alphabet.

96. Alvin

Alvin is an American name meaning "noble friend."

97. Azwonne

This American name is a unique take on the phrase "as one."

98. Aspen

This sweet American name for boys comes from the Old English "aespe" or "aepse." It means "quaking tree."

99. Akifumi

This Japanese name means "bright," "writings" and "history."

100. Arsène

This French name means "strong" and "manly," like Maurice Leblanc's famous fictional character, Arsène Lupin.

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