Arius
Arius: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛəɹi.əs/
Meaning and origin of Arius
- A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἄρειος (Áreios), Arius, notably borne by Arius, circa 250–336, a priest in Alexandria, the founder of Arianism.
Etymology
From Latin Arīus, from Ancient Greek Ἄρειος (Áreios), from Ἄρης (Árēs).
How popular is Arius?
Since 1880, 47 girls and 1,120 boys in the U.S. have been named Arius (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13132 in 1990. Its highest rank for boys was #1854 in 2021. In 2025, 53 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Arius FAQ
What does the name Arius mean?
A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἄρειος (Áreios), Arius, notably borne by Arius, circa 250–336, a priest in Alexandria, the founder of Arianism. From Latin Arīus, from Ancient Greek Ἄρειος (Áreios), from Ἄρης (Árēs).
What is the origin of the name Arius?
Arius is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Arius?
Since 1880, 47 girls and 1,120 boys in the U.S. have been named Arius (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13132 in 1990. Its highest rank for boys was #1854 in 2021. In 2025, 53 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Arius a boy or girl name?
Arius is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 47 girls and 1,120 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.