Archer Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Archer Name at a Glance

Name	Archer
Meaning	Bow, a bowman. Derived from a surname of Latin origin borne by skilled Middle Ages archers. It has been used occasionally as a first name since the 19th century. An English surname.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Archer Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Archer means “Bow, a bowman. Derived from a surname of Latin origin borne by skilled Middle Ages archers. It has been used occasionally as a first name since the 19th century. An English surname”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Archer Name Origin

Our database records Archer under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Archer a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Archer is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Archer

When considering Archer for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.