Archer

Bowman

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Archer meaning & origin

Archer is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Bowman". Listed origin: English.

Pronunciation

AR-cher

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2024, Archer ranked #115 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Nicknames

ArchArchie

Archer popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#160
2021#139
2022#126
2023#129
2024#115

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Archer James
  • Archer Alexander
  • Archer William
  • Archer Thomas

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Archer

What does the name Archer mean?

Archer is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Bowman". Listed origin: English.

How do you pronounce Archer?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is AR-cher. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Archer?

In 2024, Archer ranked #115 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What nickname ideas could work for Archer?

Ideas to try include Arch, Archie. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Archer?

Try Archer James, Archer Alexander, Archer William, Archer Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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