Archer

Archer is a English boy's name. An English occupational name referring to someone who used a bow and arrow. Has a strong, active quality with historic connections.

How popular is Archer in the United States?

In 2024, 3,093 boys in the United States were named Archer, making it the 115th most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 301st a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Archer go back to 1880, and 28,135 babies have been given the name since.

What Archer means and where it comes from

An English occupational name referring to someone who used a bow and arrow. Has a strong, active quality with historic connections. Its active sound has an adventurous, capable quality.

Archer is of English origin, described as occupational and modern in style.

Is Archer a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Archer went to 25 girls and 3,093 boys — 99% boys.

In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

Sibling name ideas for Archer

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Archer mean?

An English occupational name referring to someone who used a bow and arrow. Has a strong, active quality with historic connections.

Where does the name Archer come from?

Archer is of English origin, and is usually described as occupational and modern in style.

How popular is Archer in the United States?

In 2024, 3,093 boys in the United States were named Archer, making it the 115th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Archer a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Archer went to 25 girls and 3,093 boys — 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

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