50+ Unique Boy Names That Start With A (That I’m Obsessed With)
Love unique and distinctive boy names? Then you’ll love these rare and unforgettable baby boy names that start with A, perfect for parents looking for something special.
1. Abiel
- Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, “God is my father”
- Nicknames: Abi, Biel
- Similar Names: Ariel, Abel
2. Adair
- Meaning & Origin: Scottish, “oak tree ford”
- Nicknames: Dare, Addy
- Similar Names: Alaric, Alder
3. Adiel
- Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, “ornament of God”
- Nicknames: Adi, Del
- Similar Names: Aziel, Ariel
4. Aedric
- Meaning & Origin: Modern invented name
- Nicknames: Ric, Aed
- Similar Names: Alaric, Cedric
5. Aeron
- Meaning & Origin: Welsh, “battle” or “berry”
- Nicknames: Aero, Ron
- Similar Names: Orion, Arion
6. Aesir
- Meaning & Origin: Norse, “gods of Asgard”
- Nicknames: Essi, Siri
- Similar Names: Loki, Asher
7. Afton
- Meaning & Origin: English, “evening”
- Nicknames: Afi, Ton
- Similar Names: Ashton, Alden
8. Aias
- Meaning & Origin: Greek, variation of Ajax, “mourner”
- Nicknames: Jay, Ai
- Similar Names: Atlas, Aeson
9. Aiken
- Meaning & Origin: Scottish, “made of oak”
- Nicknames: Aik, Ken
- Similar Names: Eamon, Aeson
10. Aleron
- Meaning & Origin: Latin, “eagle”
- Nicknames: Al, Ron
- Similar Names: Orion, Alistair
11. Alston
- Meaning & Origin: English, “noble stone”
- Nicknames: Al, Ston
- Similar Names: Aston, Aldric
12. Alaric
- Meaning & Origin: German, “ruler of all”
- Nicknames: Al, Ric
- Similar Names: Adric, Aldric
13. Amari
- Meaning & Origin: African, “strength”
- Nicknames: Mari, Ari
- Similar Names: Omari, Azari
14. Ambrose
- Meaning & Origin: Greek, “immortal”
- Nicknames: Bro, Ambie
- Similar Names: Ansel, Alaric
15. Amon
- Meaning & Origin: Egyptian, “hidden one”
- Nicknames: Mon, Amo
- Similar Names: Amen, Orion
16. Anakin
- Meaning & Origin: Modern, inspired by “Star Wars”
- Nicknames: Ani, Kin
- Similar Names: Aeson, Atticus
17. Anden
- Meaning & Origin: Scandinavian, “breath”
- Nicknames: Andy, Den
- Similar Names: Anders, Alden
18. Ansel
- Meaning & Origin: German, “divine protection”
- Nicknames: Ansy, Sel
- Similar Names: Anton, Abel
19. Antonin
- Meaning & Origin: French, “priceless”
- Nicknames: Tony, Nin
- Similar Names: Antonio, Atticus
20. Apollo
- Meaning & Origin: Greek, “destroyer”
- Nicknames: Pol, Lo
- Similar Names: Atlas, Orion
21. Arden
- Meaning & Origin: English, “valley of the eagle”
- Nicknames: Ardie, Den
- Similar Names: Alden, Ashton
22. Aric
- Meaning & Origin: Norse, “eternal ruler”
- Nicknames: Ari, Ric
- Similar Names: Alaric, Eric
23. Arin
- Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, “enlightened”
- Nicknames: Ari, Rin
- Similar Names: Arian, Aaron
24. Arlo
- Meaning & Origin: Old English, “fortified hill”
- Nicknames: Lo, Ar
- Similar Names: Harlow, Atlas
25. Arrow
- Meaning & Origin: English, “projectile weapon”
- Nicknames: Ro, Arry
- Similar Names: Aero, Orion
26. Ashby
- Meaning & Origin: English, “ash tree farm”
- Nicknames: Ash, B
- Similar Names: Ashton, Alby
27. Aslan
- Meaning & Origin: Turkish, “lion”
- Nicknames: As, Lani
- Similar Names: Orion, Aeson
28. Asric
- Meaning & Origin: Old Norse, “divine ruler”
- Nicknames: Ric, As
- Similar Names: Alaric, Cedric
29. Atreyu
- Meaning & Origin: German, “son of all”
- Nicknames: Trey, Atre
- Similar Names: Atticus, Orion
30. Atlas
- Meaning & Origin: Greek, “to carry”
- Nicknames: At, Lassy
- Similar Names: Apollo, Ares
31. Atticus
- Meaning & Origin: Latin, “man of Attica”
- Nicknames: Atti, Tic
- Similar Names: Atlas, Alaric
32. Auberon
- Meaning & Origin: German, “noble bear”
- Nicknames: Aub, Ron
- Similar Names: Oberon, August
33. Auden
- Meaning & Origin: Old English, “old friend”
- Nicknames: Audie, Den
- Similar Names: Alden, Arden
34. Augusten
- Meaning & Origin: Latin, “great, magnificent”
- Nicknames: Auggie, Gus
- Similar Names: Augustus, Austin
35. Aurelian
- Meaning & Origin: Latin, “golden”
- Nicknames: Aure, Rian
- Similar Names: Aurelius, Adrian
36. Aziel
- Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, “God is my strength”
- Nicknames: Azi, Zel
- Similar Names: Ezekiel, Adiel
37. Azarius
- Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, “God has helped”
- Nicknames: Az, Ari, Rius
- Similar Names: Aziel, Lazarus
38. Azric
- Meaning & Origin: Modern, possibly derived from Azriel and Cedric
- Nicknames: Az, Ric
- Similar Names: Asric, Aldric
39. Azael
- Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, “God is my strength”
- Nicknames: Az, Ael
- Similar Names: Aziel, Adiel
40. Axton
- Meaning & Origin: English, “sword stone”
- Nicknames: Ax, Tony
- Similar Names: Ashton, Daxton
41. Axiel
- Meaning & Origin: Modern, inspired by Axel & Aziel
- Nicknames: Ax, Xiel
- Similar Names: Axel, Aziel
42. Arius
- Meaning & Origin: Latin, “immortal”
- Nicknames: Ari, Rius
- Similar Names: Darius, Aurelius
43. Aeronis
- Meaning & Origin: Modern, variation of Aeron
- Nicknames: Aero, Ronis
- Similar Names: Orion, Aleron
44. Azrin
- Meaning & Origin: Arabic, “wise and strong”
- Nicknames: Az, Rin
- Similar Names: Aziel, Zayden
45. Avian
- Meaning & Origin: Latin, “bird-like”
- Nicknames: Avi, Ian
- Similar Names: Adrian, Evian
46. Aviel
- Meaning & Origin: Hebrew, “God is my father”
- Nicknames: Avi, El
- Similar Names: Aziel, Gabriel
47. Arihan
- Meaning & Origin: Sanskrit, “destroyer of enemies”
- Nicknames: Ari, Han
- Similar Names: Arian, Arjun
48. Alpheus
- Meaning & Origin: Greek, “leader, chief”
- Nicknames: Alfie, Al
- Similar Names: Alphonso, Theophilus
49. Audenzo
- Meaning & Origin: Modern, inspired by Auden & Lorenzo
- Nicknames: Audie, Enzo
- Similar Names: Lorenzo, Alonso
50. Azarion
- Meaning & Origin: Modern, inspired by Azriel & Orion
- Nicknames: Az, Rion
- Similar Names: Orion, Aziel
51. Aether
- Meaning & Origin: Greek, “upper air, sky”
- Nicknames: Aeth, Ether
- Similar Names: Atlas, Apollo
