Whether you want short baby names, strong baby names, or exotic baby names, there's an A name for baby boys to fit your needs. You can choose a name with a sound you love or one with a baby name meaning you love. You can also look for the masculine forms of your favorite baby girl names that start with A.
Short and Strong Boy Names Starting With A
Baby boy names with one syllable or that have about five or fewer letters often sound strong and masculine. Get inspired by long A name nicknames to create your own uncommon baby name.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aatos | Thought |
| Abe | Father of many |
| Ace | Highest rank |
| Adolf | Noble wolf |
| Ahmet | Most praiseworthy |
| Aimo | Generous amount |
| Ajax | Unknown |
| Aki | Ancestor |
| Al | Noble and bright |
| Alan | Unknown |
| Albie | Noble and bright |
| Alden | Old friend |
| Aldo | Old noble |
| Alec | Defender of men |
| Aled | Welsh river |
| Alf | Elf |
| Ali | Sublime |
| Alp | Hero |
| Ambrose | Immortal |
| Amir | Treetop |
| Amit | Friend |
| Ammar | Long-lived |
| Anders | Manly |
| Angus | One Strength |
| Archer | Bowman |
| Arden | High |
| Arlo | Between two highlands |
| Armas | Beloved |
| Arne | Eagle |
| Art | Bear |
| Arvid | Eagle tree |
| Arvo | Worth, value |
| Aulis | Helpful |
Long and Handsome Boy Names Beginning With A
Longer names for boys that start with A often sound more classic or old-fashioned. Look at Old English baby names to find more examples of long names for boys.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Adriano | From Hadria |
| Afanasy | Immortal |
| Agapito | Beloved |
| Akhenaton (ahk-eh-nah-ten) | Spirit of Aton (sun god) |
| Akihito | Bright and compassionate |
| Aloysius | Famous battle |
| Amadeus | Love of God |
| Anatoly | Sunrise |
| Antigonus | Like ancestor |
| Antinanco | Eagle of the sun |
| Antipater | Like father |
| Antonio/Anthony | Unknown |
| Aurelius | Golden |
Biblical Boy Names That Start With A
Every version of the Bible contains dozens of names for boys that start with the letter A. Many biblical baby boy names are of Hebrew origin or are considered Christian baby names.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aaron | Unknown |
| Abaddon | Destruction |
| Abdias | Serving Yahweh |
| Abednego | Servant of Nebo |
| Abel | Breath |
| Abidan | My father is judge |
| Abiel | God is my father |
| Abimael | Unknown |
| Abner | My father is a light |
| Abraham | Father of many |
| Abram | High father |
| Achaicus | Greek region |
| Achan | Trouble |
| Achim | He will establish |
| Adam | Man |
| Adino | Ornament |
| Adriel | Flock of God |
| Ahab | Uncle |
| Allon | Oak |
| Alphaeus | Changing |
| Alvah | His highness |
| Amal | Work |
| Ami | Trustworthy |
| Amnon | Faithful |
| Anani | My cloud |
| Anath | Answer |
| Archelaous | Master of the people |
| Areli | Hero |
| Arieh | Lion |
| Asa | Healer |
| Asher | Blessed, happy |
| Azarel | God has helped |
Mythology Boy Names That Start With A
Bring out the mini god in your son with a powerful A name taken straight from epic myths and legends. Each culture has unique gods and other legendary beings whose names you can swipe.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Achilles | Greek; Unknown |
| Adonis | Greek; Lord |
| Aeneas (eye-neh-ass) | Roman; Praise |
| Ahti | Finnish God of oceans/rivers |
| Ahura Mazda | Persian; Lord of wisdom |
| Ailill (al-yil) | Irish; elf |
| Aiolos | Greek; Nimble, fast |
| Alcides | Greek; Strength |
| Alvis | Norse; All wise |
| Amon | Egyptian; The hidden one |
| Amor | Roman; love |
| An | Sumerian; Heaven |
| Anubis | Egyptian; Royal child |
| Arash | Persian; Truthfulness |
| Argus | Greek; Shining |
| Atlas | Greek; Enduring |
Unique Boy Names That Start With A
Unique baby boy names can be word names, ancient names, or even invented names. For a truly original name, browse a list of unique baby names and find ways to tweak your favorites so they are unlike anyone else's name.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Adair | Fortune spear |
| Adler | Eagle |
| Alban | From Alba |
| Aldous | Old |
| Algar | Elf spear |
| Armo | Mercy, grace |
| Arrow | Word name |
| Aston | East town |
| Astor | Hawk |
| Atticus | From Attica |
| Axiom | Math statement that is well-established |
Famous Male Names Starting With A
Get inspired by your favorite leading man with a celebrity baby name. Famous male first names and last names are fair game for your little guy's first name.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aesop | Unknown; Writer |
| Amerigo | Universal power; Explorer Vespucci |
| Anakin | Unknown; Darth Vader's real name |
| Anderson | Son of Andrew; UFC champion Silva |
| Andre | Masculine; Tennis player Agassi |
| Ansel | God protection; Photographer Adams |
| Apolo | Strength; Olympic speed skater Ono |
| Aristotle | The Best purpose; Philosopher |
| Arnold | Eagle power; Actor and politician Schwarzenegger |
| Ashton | Ash tree town; Actor Kutcher |
| Atilla | Little father; Hun ruler |
Boy Names Beginning With A From Around the World
While there are many boy names that are popular around the world, some are popular only in one or two cultures. Look at top name lists from your favorite countries for more A options.
Popular Boy Names Starting With A in the Americas
A look at the most popular boy names in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and other North American countries shows that some classic boy names never go out of style. These names all crack the top 100 baby boy names in America.
| Name | Country | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Abdiel | Puerto Rico | Servant of God |
| Aiden | U.S., Canada | Fire |
| Alejandro | Mexico, Puerto Rico | Defending men |
| Alexander | U.S., Canada | Defending men |
| Andres | Puerto Rico | Masculine |
| Andrew | U.S. | Manly |
| Angel | Puerto Rico | Angel |
| Anthony | U.S. | Unknown |
| Arturo | Mexico | Bear king |
| Austin | U.S., Canada | Exalted |
Popular A Names for Boys From Europe
From Polish baby names to Welsh baby names and Italian baby names, there are many cool A names for boys that top the charts in Europe.
| Name | Country | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Alessandro | Italy | Defending men |
| Alvaro | Spain | Elf army |
| Archie | U.K, Scotland | Genuine and bold |
| Artem | Ukraine | Unknown |
| Arthur | France | Unknown |
| Artyom | Russia | Unknown |
| Ayaz | Turkey | Frost |
Popular A Names for Boys From Africa and Asia
It's not as easy to find top baby name lists for Asian and African countries, but these African baby names and Asian baby names are some of your options.
| Name | Country | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Abdullah | Liberia | Servant of Allah |
| Alexis | Rwanda | Helper |
| Amogelang | South Africa | Welcome |
| Angelo | Philipines | Angel |
| Aoto | Japan | Blue constellation |
| Aristote | Democratic Republic of Congo | The best purpose |
| Azeez | Nigeria | Beloved |
Hindu and Sanskrit Names for Boys That Start With A
If you want a deeply meaningful name for your son, these Hindu and Sanskrit names for boys fit the bill.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abhay | Fearless |
| Abhilash | Desire, wish |
| Aditya | Belonging to God Aditi |
| Agni | Fire |
| Akash | Open space |
| Akhil | Complete |
| Anil | Wind |
| Anish | Supreme |
| Anupam | Incomparable |
| Arjuna | White, clear |
| Asim | Limitless |
| Avinash | Indestructible |
| Azad | Free |
Names for Your Alpha Boy
Baby boy names that begin with the letter A can be long or short, unique or classic, and have a variety of meanings. If you love the sound of A names for boys, you're sure to find an A name that fits all your criteria. Choosing a baby boy name can be difficult, but if you know what you like and where to find options the selection process can be easier.
