Archibald
- Meaning
- Truly brave
- Pronunciation
- AR-chuh-bald
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What does Archibald mean?
Archibald means “truly brave”.
Archibald is a Scottish name with Germanic roots, associated with the meaning “truly brave.” Archie is its familiar short form.
Nicknames & variations
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How popular is Archibald?
United States · 2025Explore how often Archibald is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,145 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Archibald
- 184 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 4.5% More than 2024
Archibald over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,145 | 184 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,176 | 176 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,289 | 149 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,289 | 148 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,658 | 100 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,657 | 96 |
| 2019 | Boys | #2,045 | 71 |
| 2018 | Boys | #2,050 | 70 |
| 2017 | Boys | #2,570 | 49 |
| 2016 | Boys | #2,479 | 51 |
| 2015 | Boys | #2,490 | 50 |
| 2014 | Boys | #2,626 | 46 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Archibald
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Archie
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Truly brave
Shares the recorded meaning “truly brave” with Archibald.
Oliver
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree
Shares an origin with Archibald.
Logan
Unisex- Meaning
- Small hollow
Shares an origin with Archibald.
Waylon
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Uncertain; proposed connections include craft or land by the road
Shares an origin with Archibald.
Rowan
Unisex- Meaning
- Rowan tree; little redhead
Shares an origin with Archibald.
Ian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares an origin with Archibald.
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