Parents search far and wide for baby name inspiration to narrow the name they will call their baby boy forever. One of the best ways to start a baby name search is to begin with a favorite letter.
There are many A names that are modern and interesting, but there’s also nothing like classic American baby boy names that start with A. Not only are they solid and strong names, but these traditional names stand the test of time. We love Anderson and Arnold, but there are more gems to add to your A name list.
So here we’ll get into American baby boy names that start with A. Take a look at this list and let us know which names are the best.
AIDEN
One of the most popular baby boy names that start with A, Aiden can also be spelled Aidan. Derived from the Irish, it means “fiery one.” Not only was Aiden a top baby boy name for 2019, Aiden is No. 7 on the list of top 100 cool baby boy names in the baby name book Cool Names by Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz.
AARON
This name hit its peak in the 1980s and historically speaking, Aaron is derived from Hebrew from the Old Testament and was Moses’ older brother. It’s definitely a strong name as it means “high mountain,” “mountain of strength,” “exalted” or “enlightened.” Some famous Aarons include: TV producer Aaron Spelling, singer Aaron Neville, actors Aaron Eckhart, football player Aaron Rodgers, and let’s not forget the sexiest dad on Instagram, actor Aaron Diaz.
ADAM
When you think of baby boy names that start with A, Adam is probably one of the first that comes to mind. Meaning “out of the dust of the ground,” it’s one of the oldest names around (just ask Eve), it’s a classic, yet it’s not overused. The name was most popular in the 1980s, and we love Adams like Batman actor Adam West, Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, and comedian Adam Sandler.
AUSTIN
This baby boy name that starts with A, is said to be of English and Latin origins. Developed in the Middle Ages from the Latin Augustine, Austin means "magic dignity" or "venerable." It’s not one of the most common baby boy names that start with A, but it steadily places in the Top 100 American baby names list.
ANDREW
Derived from Greek and meaning “manly,” Andrew is one of the baby boy names that start with A that we associate with being a strong, classic name but also a happy and playful name. Andrews are often nicknamed Drew, Andy, and sometimes Rew. Who could resist Andy, the little boy we watched grow up in Disney’s Toy Story movies?
ALEXANDER
Alexander is a compound Greek name composed of the elements Alexein (to defend, to help) and Andros (man), giving the meaning: “defender or helper of mankind.” The name was borne by Alexander the Great (356—323 B.C.), a Macedonian king and military conqueror who helped spread the Greek culture across Asia Minor to Egypt and India. Wow, that’s a heavy name for a little guy. On a lighter note, the nicknames are plentiful, including: Alex, Lex, Zander and Axel, just to name a few. And let’s not forget Alexander Hamilton the first secretary of the US Treasury, who has a hit Broadway musical based on his life.
ANTHONY
Anthony is another very common moniker on this list American baby boy names that start with A. This old Roman family name means “priceless” or “of inestimable worth.” and you’ll often find Anthony being called Tony, Ant, and Tone. Anthony is also a popular choice for a middle name.
ASHER
Asher is a name that can be traced back to two cultures: in Old English the meaning of Asher is "ash wood" or "one who lives near an ash tree or grove," and the Hebrew meaning of Asher is "happy,” “fortunate” and “blessed.” Considered a cool guy name, Asher is currently No. 43 on the list of American baby boy names.
ASHTON
This old English name is often associated with actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Ashton Kutcher, but has been gaining popularity since the 1990s and peaked in 2005. It’s derived from a place name meaning “ash tree town.” The name has also been used by parents as a gender neutral name, so you may meet a few Ashton girls too.
ALAN
Alan is a name of Celtic origin that means “precious” and “little rock.” Though it peaked in the 1950s, it’s one of the American baby boy names that start with A that is a classic choice for first and middle names. Of course, it can also be spelled Allan or Allen. Celebrities who share this name include the late actor Alan Rickman, actor Alan Alda, and poet Allen Ginsberg. Alans are nicknamed Al and even Buck.
