Explore baby boy names starting with A. From timeless classics to rising stars, every name here links to a full page with meaning, origin, pronunciation, and playground safety analysis.
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fortunate, prosperous
Jewishprotector of humanity
GreekPriceless; of inestimable worth
Englishlittle fire
Irishmessenger
Spanishmanly, brave
Greekfrom Hadria, of the Adriatic
Latindivine reward
Swedishmountain of strength; exalted
Englishconsecrated; worthy of reverence
Englishspeech, tree-top (Hebrew)
Arabicred earth, made from the ground
Hebrewto carry, to endure
Greekbear-king, bear-man
Englishvenerable
Englishnoble, mighty of God
Hebrewone who shoots with a bow and arrow
Englishof uncertain origin, possibly barberry hill
Englishunity; the best; one
Americanhandsome
Englisheternal
African Americanflourishing
Italiandefender of the people
Spanishash tree town
Englishmanly, brave
Spanishfather of many nations
Jewishprotector of people
Englishlord, master
Americanlittle fire
Americanbreath, vapor, impermanence
EnglishGod is my power
Jewishruler of the elves
Englishfrom Attica, man of Athens
Englishdivine messenger
Italianbane, destruction (war god)
Greekexalted, noble, high
Arabictruly brave, genuinely bold
Britishmanly, brave
Frenchson of Andrew (manly)
Americaneagle
Hebrewfavored by the gods
Latinstrength, manly beauty
Americanarmy man, soldier
ItalianYahweh is my God
Hebrewdivine, god-like
Hebrewhelper, one who helps
Greekstrong man, warrior
Englishpossibly from a- (not) + treo (tremble)
Americancreated from red earth
SpanishGod has helped
Hebrewaltar/hearth of God
Hebrewnoble and ready
Spanishone who sees clearly
Muslimprince, commander
Swahiliprotector of mankind
Italianconsecrated, increased
Englishwarrior
Spanishhandsome, cheerful
Englishwise protector
Englishbear, bear king
Spanishsilver, shining
Indianbrave, manly
Basqueinvented name, no established etymology
Americannoble bright (adal + beraht)
EnglishGod is my help, help of God
JewishGod has helped
Hebrewmost highly praised, most commendable
Arabicpeaceful, tranquil sound
Indianservant of God
Hebrewpraiseworthy, highly commended
Arabicloved, beloved
Englishcarried by God
Jewishfirst zodiac sign, new beginnings
Americanexalted father
Jewishgift of God, blessed one
Indianangel of death
Hebrewbelonging to the immortals
Englishnoble, bright
Spanishall guardian, protector of all
Spanishnoble readiness
Spanishgolden
Italianwarrior lion
Hebrewsupernaturally wise
Italianslave of Allah
Arabicnoble, honorable
Indiannoble friend, elf friend
Englishprotector of people
Englishwarrior
Swedishash tree settlement
Americanwise counselor
Englishfather of light
Hebrewfather figure, patriarch
Hebrewnoble, handsome
ScottishYahweh has created
Americannoble, Aryan people
Persianto increase, augur
Spanishlucky, fortunate
Arabicprotector of mankind
EnglishGod has strength, the strength of God
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