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Arrow vs Arnold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German English American Flemish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,694
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arrow Rank #1,674
Arnold Rank #1,694

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrow or Arnold more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Arnold mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Arrow and Arnold boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Arnold is primarily a boy name.

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