Archer

Meaning of Archer

Archer refers to someone who is skilled at using a bow and arrow, or it can refer to the bowman himself.

Archer has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Archer

Archer is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #98 in 2025 from #684 in 2009.

Notable people named Archer

• Archer Mayor
  American crime novelist
• Archer Huntington
  American philanthropist and scholar
• Archer MacMackin
  Canadian politician
• Archer Prewitt
  American musician and cartoonist
• Archer John Porter Martin
  British chemist, Nobel laureate

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Questions about the name Archer

What does the name Archer mean?

Archer means archer refers to someone who is skilled at using a bow and arrow, or it can refer to the bowman himself, and it comes from English origins.

Is Archer a boy's or a girl's name?

Archer is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Archer?

In 2025, Archer ranked #98 for boys, up from #115 the year before.

When was Archer most popular?

Archer peaked at #98 in 2025.