Archer
Archer: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หษห.tอกสษห/ ยท [หษห.tอกสสฐษห]
Meaning and origin of Archer
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
How popular is Archer?
Since 1880, 412 girls and 31,391 boys in the U.S. have been named Archer (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4089 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #98 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #98 for boys, with 3,654 babies given the name.
Names similar to Archer
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Archer
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Archer FAQ
What does the name Archer mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
What is the origin of the name Archer?
Archer is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Archer?
Since 1880, 412 girls and 31,391 boys in the U.S. have been named Archer (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4089 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #98 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #98 for boys, with 3,654 babies given the name.
Is Archer a boy or girl name?
Archer is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 412 girls and 31,391 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.