185+ Awesome Baby Boy Names That Start With A

Give your little guy an amazing name that you adore with one of these 'A' boy names.

By Michele Meleen, M.S.Ed.

Michele Meleen, M.S.Ed.

Michele is a writer who has been published both locally and internationally.

Published September 4, 2024

Looking for an awesome name for your little boy? We love these baby boy names that start with A. From popular faves to classic to unique, we have all the "A" boy names for your little man.

Cute Boy Names That Start With A

We love an adorable "A" name for your baby boy. Try one of these cute names.

Ace (Latin) - means "expert"
Aditya (Sanskrit) - means "belonging to God Aditi"
Agapito (Filipino) - means "beloved"
Aimo (Norse) - means "generous amount"
Aki (Japanese) - means "autumn"
Akihito (Japanese) - means "bright" and "clear"
Albi (Spanish) - means "my heart"
Albie (Latin) - means "noble" and "bright"
Alejandro (Spanish) - means "defending man"
Alessandro (Italian) - means "defending man"
Ali (Arabic) - means "noble"
Ami (Latin) - means "beloved"
Ander (Greek) - means "strong"
Anish (Sanskrit) - means "supreme"
Ari (Scandinavian) - means "lion"
Arlo (Spanish) - means "barberry tree"
Arturo (Celtic) - means "bear"
Asa (Hebrew) - means "healer"
Ash (British) - means "happy"
Atticus (Latin) - means "from Attica"
Augie (Latin) - means "manly"
Avi (Hebrew) - means "father of nations"

Traditional and Old-Fashioned 'A' Boy Names

Looking for something traditional? The classics are classics for a reason, and these "A" boy names have withstood the test of time.

Abe (Hebrew) - means "father of many"
Abel (Hebrew) - means "breath"
Abner (Hebrew) - means "my father is light"
Abraham (Hebrew) - means "father of many"
Abram (Hebrew) - means "high father"
Ahab (Hebrew) - Means "uncle"
Aldous (German) - means "old"
Aloysius (German) - means "famous warrior"
Amadeus (Latin) - means "love of God"
Amal (Arabic) - means "hope"
Ambrose (Greek) - means "immortal"
Angus (Celtic) - means "one strength"
Anton (Latin) - means "priceless"
Antonio (Italian) - means "flourishing"
Ao (Japanese) - means "blue"
Archibald (German) - means "bold and brave"
Arne (Norse) - means "eagle"
Art (Irish) - means "bear"
Arthur (Irish) - means "bear"

Cool 'A' Boy Names

Looking for something cool for your little guy? We love these "A" boy names with a cool vibe.

Aatos (Finnish) - means "idea"
Abidan (Hebrew) - means "my father is judge"
Achan (Hebrew) - means "trouble"
Achim (Hebrew) - means "he will establish"
Adriano (Italian) - means "from Hadria"
Ahmet (Arabic) - means "highly praised"
Aiko (Japanese) - means "love"
Ajax (Greek) - means "eagle"
Akeem (Arabic) - means "intelligent"
Alvaro (Spanish) - means "elf army"
Ames (French) - means "friend"
Anani (Hawaiian) - means "my cloud"
Anatoly (Russian) - means "sunrise"
Arden (British) - means "high valley"
Aulis (Finnish) - means "generous"
Aziz (Arabic) - means "beloved"
Azriel (Hebrew) - means "God is my help"

Unique Boy Names Starting With A

Unique baby boy names can be word names, ancient names, or even invented names. For a truly original and cool "A" name, browse a list of unique baby names and find ways to tweak your favorites so they are unlike anyone else's.

Abiah (Hebrew) - means "God is my father"
Abdias (Hebrew) - means "serving Yahweh"
Abhilash (Indian) - means "desire" or "wish"
Abdullah (Arabic) - means "servant of Allah"
Abednego (Arabic) - means "servant of Nebo"
Abiel (Hebrew) - means "God is my father"
Abimael (Hebrew) - means "father sent from God"
Achaicus (Greek) - means "sorrowing"
Adair (English) - means "fortunate"
Adler (German) - means "eagle"
Afanasy (Russian) - means "immortal"
Akhil (Sanskrit) - means "complete"
Alban (Latin) - means "from Alba"
Alden (British) - Means "old friend"
Aled (Welsh) - means "child"
Alphonso (Spanish) - means "ready for battle"
Algar (British) - means "elf spear"
Alphaeus (Greek) - means "changing"
Amogelang (Xhosa) - means "welcome the child"
Anath (Hebrew) - means "answer"
Antigonus (Greek) - means "ancestor"
Arjuna (Sanskrit) - means "white" or "clear"
Armo (Finnish) - means "mercy" or "grace"
Arrow (British) - means "arrow"
Arsenio (Greek) - means "virile"
Artyom (Greek) - means "dedicated to Artemis"
Aston (English) - means "east town"
Astor (German) - means "hawk"
Axiom (Greek) - means "to deem worthy"
Ayabonga (Zulu) - means "gratitude"

Strong Baby Boy Names Starting With A

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We love a boy name with a strong meaning for your little guy.

Abaddon (Hebrew) - means "destruction"
Abhay (Indian) - means "fearless"
Adino (Hebrew) - means "spear"
Al (German) - means "harmony"
Alaka'i (Hawaiian) - means "leader"
Alan (Celtic) - means "little rock"
Alarik (Spanish) - means "everyone's ruler"
Aldo (German) - means "noble"
Alec (Greek) - means "defender of man"
Alexi (Greek) - means "man's defender"
Alexios (Greek) - means "man's defender"
Alf (Old English) - means "elf" or "noble peace"
Alonzo (Spanish) - means "ready for battle"
Alp (Turkish) - means "hero"
Alunamda (Xhosa) - means "limitless"
Alvah (Hebrew) - means "exalted one" or "sublime"
Amit (Hebrew) - means "infinite"
Ammar (Arabic) - means "immortal"
Amnon (Hebrew) - means "faithful"
Anders (Greek) - means "warrior"
Andres (Spanish) - means "masculine"
Antinanco (Mapuche) - means "eagle of the sun"
Antipater (Greek) - means "like father"
Anupam (Indian) - means "incomparable"
Archer (English) - means "bowman"
Archie (German) - means "bold and brave"
Areli (Hebrew) - means "hero"
Arik (Hebrew) - means "lion of God"
Armas (Spanish) - means "weapon"
Arvid (Norse) - means "forest of eagles"
Arvo (Finnish) - means "worth"
Archelaous (Latin) - means "master of the people"
Arieh (Hebrew) - means "lion"
Asim (Arabic) - means "protector"
Atreyu (German) - means "fearless"
Audie (British) - means "noble strength"
Augustin (Latin) - means "magnificent"
Aurelius (Latin) - means "golden"
Avinash (Hindu) - means "indestructible"
Avrohom (Hebrew) - means "father of nations"
Azad (Persian) - means "freedom"
Azai (Hebrew) - means "strong"

Nature-Themed Boy Names That Start With A

Love nature and want to give your baby boy a name that reflects that? We love these names with meanings that come from the natural world.

Afton (Scottish) - means "evening"
Agni (Sanskrit) - means "fire"
Akari (Japanese) - means "star"
Akash (Sanskrit) - means "sky"
Alaska (Native American) - means "great land"
Alba (Latin) - means "dawn"
Alder (German) - means "alder tree"
Allon (Hebrew) - means "oak"
Anil (Indian) - means "wind"
Aris (Greek) - means "ram"
Arthur (Celtic) - means "bear"
Arwyn (Welsh) - means "wild boar"
Aslan (Turkish) - means "lion"
Aurie (Latin) - means "breath of fresh air"

Mythology Male 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 for your boy.

Achilles (Greek) - means "pain"
Adonis (Greek) - means "lord"
Akhenaton (Egyptian) - Sun god
Aeneas (Roman) - means "praise"
Ahti (Finnish) - God of oceans and rivers
Ahura Mazda (Persian) - Lord of Wisdom
Ailill (Irish) - means "elf"
Aiolos (Greek) - means "nimble and fast"
Alcides (Greek) - means "strength"
Alvis (Norse) - means "all-wise"
Amon (Egyptian) - means "the hidden one"
Amor (Roman) - means "love"
An (Sumerian) - means "heaven"
Anubis (Egyptian) - means "royal child"
Arash (Persian) - means "truthfulness"
Ares (Greek) - God of War
Argus (Greek) - means "shining"
Artemis (Greek) - means "twin of Apollo"
Atlas (Greek) - means "enduring"

Famous Male Names Starting With A

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Get inspired by your favorite leading man with a celebrity baby name. Famous male first names and last names that start with the letter A are fair game for your little guy's first name.

Aesop (Greek) - meaning unknown; name of a famous writer
Amerigo (Italian) - means "universal power;" name of explorer Amerigo Vespucci
Anakin (American) - meaning unknown; name of Star Wars character, Darth Vader
Anderson (Scandinavian) - means "son of Andrew;" name of UFC champion Anderson Silva
Andre (French) - means "masculine;" name of tennis great Andre Agassi
Ansel (German) - means "divine protection;" name of famous photographer Ansel Adams
Apolo (Greek) - means "manly beauty;" name of speed skater Apolo Ohno
Aristotle (Greek) - means "the best of;" name of a Greek philosopher of the same name
Arnold (German) - means "eagle power;" name of actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger
Ashton (British) - means "ash tree town;" name of American actor Ashton Kutcher
Atilla (Hungarian) - means "little father;" name of Hun ruler

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 one that fits all of your criteria.