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