Acre

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-kər /ˈeɪ.kər/High

Meaning: From the word acre — Old English aecer, 'a field, tilled land' — also the ancient city Acre (Akko); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Earthy and rare: Acre is the word for a field — and the ancient port-city Acre. Grounded, distinctive, and bold.

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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningFrom the word acre — Old English aecer, 'a field, tilled land' — also the ancient city Acre (Akko); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6810 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Acre comes from the word acre — Old English aecer, 'a field, tilled land' — and overlaps the ancient port-city of Acre (Akko) in the Holy Land (routes layered, which we note). A grounded, rare word-name.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, a-field at the root, and earthy.

Did you know? Acre means 'a field, tilled land' (Old English aecer) — and is also the ancient Crusader port-city of Acre (Akko); a grounded, distinctive word/place-name.

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — acre — routes layered

Variations

AkerAkers

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Acre mean?

Acre is the word for 'a field' (Old English aecer), and the ancient city Acre; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Acre?

It's said AY-kər /ˈeɪ.kər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Acre a boy or girl name?

Acre is a boy's name.

How popular is Acre?

Acre is a very rare name in the U.S.