About the name Archer
Archer belongs to the surname-as-first-name wave, but it earns its place: it is a real occupation, one syllable of action followed by a soft ending. It rose sharply through the 2010s and has not slowed.
Archer is a boy name of English origin, pronounced AR-cher. On the NameRarity scale it scores 38 out of 100, which places it in the uncommon band — familiar to everyone, yet rarely duplicated in the same room. Its strongest period was the 2020s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Archer?
Archer sits at approximately #220 in recent US rankings. Roughly 300 people per million carry it — about 1 in 3,333. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Archer
- Archer Milton HuntingtonAmerican philanthropist and Hispanic scholar
Spellings and variants of Archer
Names similar to Archer
Arlo
AR-loh
Fortified hill
Ambar
UM-bur
Sky, the atmosphere above
Arjan
UR-jun
Name of the fifth Sikh Guru, compiler of the Adi Granth
Wilder
WYL-der
Untamed, of the wilderness
Aaron
AIR-un
Exalted, mountain of strength
Adrian
AY-dree-un
From Hadria
Ananda
ah-NAHN-dah
Bliss, joy, also the Buddha's cousin and personal attendant
Arthur
AR-thur
Bear, or bear-king
Archer — frequently asked questions
What does the name Archer mean?
Archer means "Bowman". It is a name of English origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Archer?
Archer is pronounced AR-cher, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Archer?
Archer scores 38 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it uncommon. Roughly 1 in every 3,333 people carry it — about 300 per million.
What is the numerology number for Archer?
Archer carries the expression number 8, known as The Powerhouse. Its soul urge number is 6 and its personality number is 11.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Archer?
The lucky number for Archer is 8 (with 17, 26, 35 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Midnight Navy. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Onyx.
Is Archer a popular name?
Archer currently sits around rank #220 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2020s.