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Arvid
BoyOld Norse, Swedish· “eagle tree”
- Meaning
- eagle tree
- Origin
- Old Norse, Swedish
- Pronunciation
- AHR-vihd
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #8,323
- US babies 2025
- 9
- Best rank
- #547 (1887)
- Peak year
- 1916
Meaning and origin of Arvid
Arvid is an Old Norse and Swedish name that means “eagle tree”.
Arvid is a Scandinavian name from the Old Norse Arnviðr, made from arn, eagle, and viðr, tree or wood. It has been used in Sweden, Norway and Denmark since the Middle Ages and remains familiar there today. Arvid Horn, a Swedish statesman of the eighteenth century, and several Swedish writers and athletes have carried it. The name came to the US with Scandinavian immigrants, especially in the Midwest. It is said AHR-vihd, with the stress on the first syllable. The name has a strong, earthy character. Arvie is a friendly nickname.
Popularity over time
Arvid has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 55 different years. Its best national rank was #547 in 1887, and the most babies received it in 1916, when 100 were named Arvid. In 2025, 9 babies were named Arvid, and it ranked #8,323 nationally.
Its national rank moved from #667 in 1920, #1,185 in 1950, #12,400 in 2010, and #8,323 in 2025. Of the 3,167 US boys named Arvid since records began, 22% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 573 babies. Since 2010, 110 more have been named Arvid.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Webster, Chas, Gustav, Oral, and Orrin.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Arvid is usually pronounced AHR-vihd, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-id”.
Middle names for Arvid
A few middle names that flow with Arvid: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Arvid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arvid mean?
Arvid is an Old Norse and Swedish name that means “eagle tree”.
What is the origin of the name Arvid?
Arvid has Old Norse and Swedish roots. Arvid is a Scandinavian name from the Old Norse Arnviðr, made from arn, eagle, and viðr, tree or wood.
Is Arvid a popular name?
Not especially. Arvid ranked #8,323 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Arvid a boy or girl name?
Arvid is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Arvid?
Arvid is usually pronounced AHR-vihd. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings