Archer
a-rcher,
ar-cher
US Popularity:218
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:Bowman
Archer is a gender-neutral name of French, Latin, and English origins, meaning “bowman.” The name derived from the Latin word arcarius and French archier. It was traditionally a surname borne by talented archers of the Middle Ages and only found its feet as a first name in the 19th century. The occupational name hits the sweet spot between Archibald and Archie while still giving parents the option to use the latter as a cute nickname. With a cross-gender appeal and modern sound, Archer certainly hits all the right marks.
Archer Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Archer is currently #266 on The Bump
Boy:Archer is currently #200 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Archer is currently #152 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Archer is currently #218 in U.S. births
Boy:Archer is currently #213 in U.S. births
Girl:Archer is currently #8043 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#8043
in 2022
- 725
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Archer Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, archer (n.), September 2022
House of Names, Archer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms(https://www.houseofnames.com/Archer-family-crest
House of Names, Archer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
SurnameDB, Last name: Archer
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