Archer vs Archibald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Archer

Boy #115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who shoots with a bow and arrow"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,179 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"genuine, bold"

Origin: Germanic

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Archer Rank #115

Archibald Rank #1,179

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 vs #1179 for Archibald.

Is Archer or Archibald more popular?

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 compared to Archibald at #1179 in the United States.

What do Archer and Archibald mean?

Archer means "one who shoots with a bow and arrow" (Old English origin). Archibald means "genuine, bold" (Germanic origin).

Are Archer and Archibald boy or girl names?

Archer is primarily a boy name. Archibald is primarily a boy name.