John vs Arvik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Arvik

Boy #6,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bowhead whale"

Origin: Inuktitut

Cultural Roots

Inuit Canadian Arctic Greenlandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,602
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Arvik Rank #6,602

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #6602 for Arvik.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Arvik more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Arvik at #6602 in the United States.

What do John and Arvik mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Arvik means "bowhead whale" (Inuktitut origin).

Are John and Arvik boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Arvik is primarily a boy name.

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