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Archer

male

Meaning

"Bowman"

Occupational name from French-derived term for bowman, adopted as a given name reflecting medieval martial vocabulary and modern surname-to-forename trends.

ModernContemporary

Popularity History of Archer

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#115Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#115

Archer was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+14

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Archer Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Archer.

2 ideas
Arch
Nickname
Archie
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Archer

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Archer, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

16 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, French
Syllables2
Length6 letters

Sibling Ideas