Boys Names A Through E

Adolfo

Latin form of Adolph

One high-fashion brand that's actually a legitimate first name, though still linked to the tainted Adolph.

Adolphus

Latin

"noble wolf"

This softer version of Adolf is sadly still off-limits due to the connotations with Hitler.

Aeacus

Greek mythology name

In Greek Mythology, Aeacus was the son of Zeus who became king of the island Aegina.

Aegis

Greek

"young goat"

Often found as a brand name in the hi-tech and industrial worlds.

Aelius

Latin

"sun"

This Roman family — whose most famous bearer was Emperor Hadrian, of wall fame — possibly derives from Greek helios , meaning sun.

Aemilius

Roman

"rival"

A Roman family name, the origin of Emil.

Aeon

Greek

"very long time, eternity"

In Greek mythology this was an alternative name of the god Chronos, also used in English and a good candidate for baby name usage due to its good meaning and name-like sound.

Agamemnon

Greek

"very steadfast"

The name of a king in Greek mythology who led the Greek expedition to Troy to rescue Helen. He was killed by his wife Clytemnestra partly to avenge their daughter Iphigenia, and partly due to her…

Agni

Sanskrit

"fire"

Agni is the name of the Hindu god of fire, which might make this a unique name for a child born under a fire sign or with a fiery personality.

Agrippa

Latin

"born feet first"

Agrippa started out as a rare Roman forename (praenomen), then became a family name (cognomen), most recognized for Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, a powerful general under Augustus.

Aiko

Japanese

"beloved child"

Common Japanese name rising for both sexes in the US.

Ainar

Kazakh

"male moon"

A strong and evocative Kazakh moon name. It also appears in Estonia as a masculine form of the popular girl name Aino, meaning "the only one".

Airamis

One of the middle names of Dwayne Wade's son Zion.

Aizik

Aizik is a masculine name that serves as a variation of Isaac, which derives from the Hebrew name Yitzchak, meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice." This biblical name references the son of…

Ajax

Greek mythology name

"mourner, earth land"

Ajax is the name of two Greek heroes, both who fought in the Trojan war and feature in Homer's "Iliad". Distinctive yet familiar in sound, thanks to similar choices like Jack, Asa, and Ajay, Ajax is…

Akam

Tamil

"love"

Despite its attractive meaning, this name is very rare in the States: it has only appeared twice in the US charts, in 2006 and 2020. Akam is a genre of Classical Tamil poetry, and the ring name of…

Aland

Aland is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Old Norse elements meaning "foreigner's land" or could be connected to the Åland Islands between Finland and Sweden. The…

Alaric

German

"all-powerful ruler"

Alaric is an ancient regal name that sounds modern enough to be considered. Alaric was a traditional name for the kings of the Ostrogoths, the most famous of whom was Alaric I, the King of the West…

Alastair

Scottish

"defender of men"

To Americans, a quintessential British name, introduced to the U.S. public by suave journalist/PBS Masterpiece Theater host Alastair Cook. Sometimes used in the U.S. by parents with Scottish heritage.

Alban

Latin

"white, or, man from Alba"

An ancient and highly unusual name; St. Alban -- sometimes also called Albinus or Aubin -- was an early martyr in Roman Britain. Using an alternate spelling, Alben Barkley was the 35th U.S.…