Archer is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #186 in 2019 with 282 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 354 births ranking #152. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 1,078 boys born was named Archer. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Archer began as an English occupational surname for someone who used a bow. As a given name, it feels energetic and modern while keeping a very clear meaning.
Like many current boys' names, Archer moved from surname use into first-name use. Its rise fits the wider popularity of strong, work-based surname names.