Archer

At a Glance: Name: Archer – Meaning: bowman – Origin: English (occupational surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AR-chur

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Archer is an English occupational surname meaning bowman, carried over into modern use as a first name for boys. It's pronounced AR-chur, and on the style side it lands as bold and modern — a minimalist choice with a clear, literal meaning rooted in an old trade. If you want a name that says exactly what it means, Archer does that.

Meaning & Origin of Archer

Meaning: Bowman.

Origin: English (occupational surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Archer

Phonetic: AR-chur   IPA: /ˈɑːrtʃər/

Popularity of Archer

Social Security Administration records going back to 1880 show Archer's popularity still climbing: its most recent data point, 2024, is also its highest rank on record at #115, with 3,093 boys given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Archer mean?

Bowman. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Archer)

How do you pronounce Archer?

Archer is pronounced AR-chur (IPA: /ˈɑːrtʃər/).

Is Archer a popular name right now?

Archer is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #115 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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