20 Classic Boy Names That Start with the Letter A
Expecting a baby boy and looking for a strong, classic name that starts with the letter "A"? Good news: there's no shortage of A-names that check the box. From long, formal appellations like Alexander and Anthony to sleeker classic choices like Aaron and Adam, here are 20 name ideas for your little man.
- Alexander—A great classic name is all about great provenance and staying power, and Alexander qualifies on both counts.
- Anthony—A Shakespearean and saintly classic with incredible staying power.
- Andrew—A biblical classic that has plenty of secular appeal as well.
- Adrian—This Latin-rooted name has Catholic gravitas, being the name of a 16th-century pope and several saints, but you sure don't have to be a churchgoer to use it in the modern world.
- Aaron—Beloved biblical classic.
- Austin—The state capital of Texas, as well as masculine given name with centuries of use under its belt.
- Adam—A biblical powerhouse built to last.
- Arthur—A true classic with history to spare.
- Alex—Always a solid choice, whether used as a short form or a standalone.
- Alan—This short, simple A-name has been a permanent resident on the popularity chart for decades.
- Abraham—A biblical patriarch with a presidential pedigree to boot.
- Avery—An old boy name and a modern unisex name.
- Archie—A charming classic—with a royal stamp of approval since 2019.
- Allen—A surname and given name of Gaelic origin, Allen is thought to have its roots in the Irish word álainn, meaning "handsome" or "beautiful".
- Albert—The numerous famed European royals named Albert inject this German-rooted name with some royal flair, while Mr. Einstein lends it some smarts.
- Amos—An understated classic rooted in the Bible.
- Alvin—With a connection to the Old English word ælf and the modern Norwegian word alv, both of which mean 'elf', this name has kind of quiet, earthy magic to it.
- Allan—A variation of Alan.
- Alfred—If you're looking for a traditional name that everyone knows but that's rarely heard in today's classrooms, here's a neglected classic begging for revival.
- Arnold—Though suffering from a bit of a dusty image at the moment, this saint's name will eventually make a comeback.
