Archer Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Archer Overview

Meaning

Bowman

Gender

Boy

Origin

English, Latin, French

Etymology

Derived from the Old French word “archier,” meaning “bowman” or “one who uses a bow and arrow.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːr.tʃər/

Popularity

Archer is a name that has seen growing popularity, particularly in English-speaking countries. Recently, Archer has ranked within the top 200 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Edgy, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Strong, adventurous, precise, dependable
A Deep Dive

Archer Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Archibald, Arch, Archeron, Archen, Archard, Archibaldo

Common Nicknames

Archy, Ari, Archi, Arie, Archy

Diminutives

Arch, Archie, Ari, Cher, Ar

Famous People

  • Archer Martin
    (British Chemist)
  • Archer Maclean
    (British Game Developer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Archer"
    (TV Series)
  • Archer Newland
    ("The Age of Innocence," Novel)
  • Archer
    ("Small Soldiers," Film)
  • Jonathan Archer
    ("Star Trek: Enterprise," TV Series)
  • Archer Hale
    ("Archer's Voice," Novel)
  • Sterling Archer
    ("Archer," TV Series)

Places

  • Archer City
    (Texas, USA)
  • Archer Park
    (Queensland, Australia)
  • Archer River
    (Queensland, Australia)
  • Archer Lake
    (Ontario, Canada)
  • Archer Island
    (Nunavut, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Archer?

Archer means “bowman” or “one who excels in archery.” This name regularly brings to mind someone who is precise, focused, and determined, embodying qualities of strength and skill.

What Is the Origin of The Name Archer?

Archer has English origins. It originally comes from the Old French word “archier,” which was used to describe a person skilled in using a bow and arrow. The name was an occupational surname before becoming a first name, reflecting its historical roots in medieval times.

Archer Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Archer in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1392021#1262022#1302023
Top 3 Rankings#1262022#1302023#1392021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Archer

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023130
(-4 from 2022)
2819
(-100 from 2022)
0.15395
2022126
(+13 from 2021)
2919
(+192 from 2021)
0.15585
2021139
(+21 from 2020)
2727
(+380 from 2020)
0.14555
2020160
(+46 from 2019)
2347
(+463 from 2019)
0.12689
2019206
(+33 from 2018)
1884
(+291 from 2018)
0.09803
2018239
(+16 from 2017)
1593
(+133 from 2017)
0.08196
2017255
(+8 from 2016)
1460
(+75 from 2016)
0.07377
2016263
(+26 from 2015)
1385
(+110 from 2015)
0.06837
2015289
(+12 from 2014)
1275
(+93 from 2014)
0.06236
2014301
(+51 from 2013)
1182
(+283 from 2013)
0.05768
2013352
(+54 from 2012)
899
(+179 from 2012)
0.04449
2012406
(+40 from 2011)
720
(+113 from 2011)
0.03548
2011446
(+105 from 2010)
607
(+149 from 2010)
0.02988
2010551
(+132 from 2009)
458
(+103 from 2009)
0.02229
2009683
(+354 from 2008)
355
(+172 from 2008)
0.01674
20081037
(+91 from 2007)
183
(+24 from 2007)
0.00839
20071128
(+339 from 2006)
159
(+55 from 2006)
0.00718
20061467
(-56 from 2005)
104
No change from 2005
0.00474
20051411
(+34 from 2004)
104
(+8 from 2004)
0.00489
20041445
(+440 from 2003)
96
(+34 from 2003)
0.00454
20031885
(-53 from 2002)
62
No change from 2002
0.00295
20021832
(+554 from 2001)
62
(+21 from 2001)
0.00300
20012386
(+607 from 2000)
41
(+12 from 2000)
0.00198
20002993
(-646 from 1999)
29
(-9 from 1999)
0.00139
19992347
(+1850 from 1998)
38
(+22 from 1998)
0.00186
19984197
(+471 from 1997)
16
(+3 from 1997)
0.00079
19974668
(-273 from 1996)
13
(-1 from 1996)
0.00065
19964395
(+728 from 1995)
14
(+3 from 1995)
0.00070
19955123
(+1249 from 1994)
11
(+3 from 1994)
0.00055
19946372
(-145 from 1993)
8
No change from 1993
0.00039
19936227
(+1194 from 1992)
8
(+2 from 1992)
0.00039
19927421
(-903 from 1991)
6
(-1 from 1991)
0.00029
19916518
(+658 from 1990)
7
(+1 from 1990)
0.00033
19907176
(-236 from 1989)
6
No change from 1989
0.00028
19896940
(-515 from 1988)
6
No change from 1988
0.00029
19886425
(-806 from 1982)
6
No change from 1982
0.00030
19870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19825619
(+437 from 1979)
6
(+1 from 1979)
0.00032
19810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19796056
(-591 from 1975)
5
No change from 1975
0.00028
19780
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19770
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19760
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19755465
(-238 from 1974)
5
No change from 1974
0.00031
19745227
(-127 from 1973)
5
No change from 1973
0.00031
19735100
(-1480 from 1972)
5
(-3 from 1972)
0.00031
19723620
(-474 from 1971)
8
(-2 from 1971)
0.00048
19713146
(-256 from 1970)
10
(-1 from 1970)
0.00055
19702890
(+424 from 1969)
11
(+3 from 1969)
0.00058
19693314
(-845 from 1967)
8
(-3 from 1967)
0.00044
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19672469
(+518 from 1966)
11
(+3 from 1966)
0.00062
19662987
(+943 from 1965)
8
(+3 from 1965)
0.00044
19653930
(-1385 from 1964)
5
(-6 from 1964)
0.00026
19642545
(-6 from 1963)
11
No change from 1963
0.00054
19632539
(-176 from 1962)
11
(-1 from 1962)
0.00053
19622363
(+343 from 1961)
12
(+2 from 1961)
0.00057
19612706
(+631 from 1960)
10
(+3 from 1960)
0.00046
19603337
(-923 from 1959)
7
(-5 from 1959)
0.00032
19592414
(+404 from 1958)
12
(+3 from 1958)
0.00055
19582818
(-188 from 1957)
9
(-1 from 1957)
0.00042
19572630
(-1 from 1956)
10
No change from 1956
0.00046
19562629
(-488 from 1955)
10
(-4 from 1955)
0.00047
19552141
(+66 from 1954)
14
(+1 from 1954)
0.00067
19542207
(+184 from 1953)
13
(+2 from 1953)
0.00063
19532391
(-15 from 1952)
11
No change from 1952
0.00055
19522376
(-472 from 1951)
11
(-5 from 1951)
0.00056
19511904
(+37 from 1950)
16
(+1 from 1950)
0.00084
19501941
(+513 from 1949)
15
(+5 from 1949)
0.00082
19492454
(-11 from 1948)
10
No change from 1948
0.00055
19482443
(-657 from 1947)
10
(-8 from 1947)
0.00056
19471786
(+357 from 1946)
18
(+6 from 1946)
0.00097
19462143
(-562 from 1945)
12
(-6 from 1945)
0.00073
19451581
(+407 from 1944)
18
(+5 from 1944)
0.00131
19441988
(-79 from 1943)
13
(-2 from 1943)
0.00094
19431909
(+132 from 1942)
15
(+2 from 1942)
0.00103
19422041
(-220 from 1941)
13
(-2 from 1941)
0.00092
19411821
(+501 from 1940)
15
(+5 from 1940)
0.00120
19402322
(-34 from 1939)
10
No change from 1939
0.00084
19392288
(+358 from 1938)
10
(+2 from 1938)
0.00088
19382646
(-1019 from 1937)
8
(-10 from 1937)
0.00070
19371627
(+337 from 1936)
18
(+5 from 1936)
0.00165
19361964
(+163 from 1935)
13
(+1 from 1935)
0.00122
19352127
(-267 from 1934)
12
(-3 from 1934)
0.00112
19341860
(+682 from 1933)
15
(+6 from 1933)
0.00141
19332542
(-547 from 1932)
9
(-5 from 1932)
0.00088
19321995
(+870 from 1931)
14
(+6 from 1931)
0.00130
19312865
(-786 from 1930)
8
(-6 from 1930)
0.00075
19302079
(+17 from 1929)
14
No change from 1929
0.00124
19292096
(-136 from 1928)
14
(-2 from 1928)
0.00126
19281960
(+74 from 1927)
16
No change from 1927
0.00140
19272034
(-568 from 1926)
16
(-9 from 1926)
0.00138
19261466
(+404 from 1925)
25
(+7 from 1925)
0.00218
19251870
(-338 from 1924)
18
(-7 from 1924)
0.00156
19241532
(-30 from 1923)
25
No change from 1923
0.00214
19231502
(+381 from 1922)
25
(+7 from 1922)
0.00221
19221883
(-724 from 1921)
18
(-20 from 1921)
0.00160
19211159
(+298 from 1920)
38
(+12 from 1920)
0.00334
19201457
(-335 from 1919)
26
(-12 from 1919)
0.00236
19191122
(+50 from 1918)
38
(+3 from 1918)
0.00374
19181172
(+265 from 1917)
35
(+11 from 1917)
0.00334
19171437
(-22 from 1916)
24
No change from 1916
0.00250
19161415
(-73 from 1915)
24
(-1 from 1915)
0.00260
19151342
(+430 from 1914)
25
(+12 from 1914)
0.00284
19141772
(+173 from 1913)
13
(+4 from 1913)
0.00190
19131945
(-592 from 1912)
9
(-4 from 1912)
0.00168
19121353
(+387 from 1911)
13
(+8 from 1911)
0.00288
19111740
(-319 from 1910)
5
(-1 from 1910)
0.00207
19101421
(-266 from 1909)
6
(-1 from 1909)
0.00288
19091155
(-61 from 1907)
7
No change from 1907
0.00396
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19071094
(+17 from 1906)
7
(+1 from 1906)
0.00441
19061111
(+26 from 1902)
6
(+1 from 1902)
0.00416
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19021137
(-63 from 1894)
5
No change from 1894
0.00377
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18941074
(-39 from 1893)
5
No change from 1893
0.00400
18931035
(-61 from 1889)
5
No change from 1889
0.00413
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1889974
(-326 from 1888)
5
(-5 from 1888)
0.00420
1888648
(-17 from 1887)
10
(+1 from 1887)
0.00770
1887631
(+305 from 1885)
9
(+4 from 1885)
0.00823
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1885936
(-172 from 1884)
5
(-2 from 1884)
0.00431
1884764
(-73 from 1882)
7
(-1 from 1882)
0.00570
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1882691
(-38 from 1881)
8
No change from 1881
0.00656
1881653
(-13 from 1880)
8
(-1 from 1880)
0.00739
1880640
First SSA data recorded
9
First SSA data recorded
0.00760

American States Popularity Rankings for Archer

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1812021#1942022#1912023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2192021#2032022#2002023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1132021#1072022#922023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1122021#1092022#1062023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1812021#1722022#1892023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1252021#1112022#1012023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1182021#1092022#952023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#742021#412022#462023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#502021#382022#442023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1232021#1162022#912023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2382021#1962022#2152023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1042021#632022#952023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1742021#1522022#1192023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#832021#942022#902023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1432021#1472022#1812023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#972021#842022#1082023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1892021#1392022#1392023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#612021#652022#772023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1422021#1032022#1072023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1252021#1312022#1552023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#562021#812022#742023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#712021#902022#542023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#662021#592022#1252023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#712021#642022#802023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1402021#1022022#1312023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#472021#782022#402023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2032021#1242022#1182023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1142021#1022022#922023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1592021#1722022#1482023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#852021#612022#692023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2772021#2352022#2562023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2222021#2102022#1832023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1522021#1872022#1412023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2122021#1152022#1632023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#832021#232022#402023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#732021#972022#702023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2002021#1702022#1302023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#372021#592022#452023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3122021#1802022#1722023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1722021#1582022#1882023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#982021#672022#722023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#842021#672022#572023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1042020#782021#512023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1632021#932022#1092023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#612021#1162022#1482023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3342020#3252021#2522022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#682020#822022#962023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1422021#1602022#1072023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1832021#1752022#752023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1202019#1042020#1082022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1762016#1792021#2052023

Popularity Rankings for Archer in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#352021#342022#422023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#382021#412022#472023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1332021#1332022#1182023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1862019#1722020#1742021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2622021#2712022#2142023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2702020#2492021#4142022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5522021#3802022#3962023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9602020#7082021#6712022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Archer a Name for Boys or Girls?

Archer is generally given to boys due to its bold and energetic tone, which suits masculine qualities.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Archer

Archer in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Archer Martin (Chemist, 1910–2002): A British chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1952 for his work on partition chromatography.
  • Archer Maclean (Game Developer, 1962–2022): A British video game programmer and designer known for his work on games such as "Dropzone" and "International Karate.
  • "Archer" (2009 TV Series): An animated comedy series following the exploits of Sterling Archer, a suave and self-centered spy.
  • Archer Newland ("The Age of Innocence," 1920 Novel by Edith Wharton): A young lawyer in 1870s New York who is torn between his duty and his passion.
  • Archer ("Small Soldiers," 1998 Film): The leader of the Gorgonites, a group of action figures who come to life.
  • Jonathan Archer ("Star Trek: Enterprise," 2001 TV Series): The captain of the starship Enterprise, leading humanity's first deep space exploration mission.
  • Archer Hale ("Archer's Voice," 2014 Novel by Mia Sheridan): A reclusive man who finds love and redemption in a small town.
  • Sterling Archer ("Archer," 2009 TV Series): A self-absorbed spy with a penchant for danger and humor.
  • Archer ("Fate/stay night," 2004 Visual Novel): A heroic spirit who is a skilled archer and serves as one of the main characters in the series.
  • Archer ("The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya," 2003 Light Novel Series by Nagaru Tanigawa): A supporting character in the series, known for his archery skills.
  • Archer ("Archer & Armstrong," 1992 Comic Series): A comic series following the adventures of Archer, a skilled fighter, and his immortal partner, Armstrong.
  • Archer ("The Longest Journey," 1999 Video Game): A character in the classic adventure game, known for his mysterious and helpful nature.
  • Archer City (Texas, USA): A small city in Archer County, known for being the setting of the novel and film "The Last Picture Show."
  • Archer Park (Queensland, Australia): A historic park in Rockhampton, known for its beautifully restored tram and museum.
  • Archer River (Queensland, Australia): A river in Cape York Peninsula, known for its scenic beauty and fishing opportunities.
  • Archer Lake (Ontario, Canada): A lake in northern Ontario, popular for its tranquil environment and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Archer Island (Nunavut, Canada): A remote island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, known for its pristine wilderness and wildlife.
  • Archer Street (London, UK): A historic street in London, known for its charming architecture and vibrant local culture.
  • Archer Bay (British Columbia, Canada): A bay on the coast of British Columbia, noted for its stunning views and marine life.
  • Archer Hills (New South Wales, Australia): A range of hills known for their natural beauty and hiking trails.
  • Archer Township (Nebraska, USA): A township in Merrick County, known for its rural charm and agricultural community.
  • Archer Beach (California, USA): A beach known for its picturesque coastal views and recreational activities.

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