Arvid

Arvid: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Arvid

  • A male given name from the North Germanic languages [in turn from Old Norse].

Etymology

Borrowed from North Germanic (Danish Arvid, Swedish Arvid, Norwegian Arvid).

How popular is Arvid?

9U.S. babies in 2025
#547peak rank (1887)
3,167babies since 1880

Since 1880, 3,167 boys in the U.S. have been named Arvid. Its highest rank for boys was #547 in 1887. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Arvid FAQ

What does the name Arvid mean?

A male given name from the North Germanic languages [in turn from Old Norse]. Borrowed from North Germanic (Danish Arvid, Swedish Arvid, Norwegian Arvid).

What is the origin of the name Arvid?

Arvid is listed as a name of North Germanic languages origin.

How popular is the name Arvid?

Since 1880, 3,167 boys in the U.S. have been named Arvid. Its highest rank for boys was #547 in 1887. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Arvid a boy or girl name?

Arvid is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 3,167 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.