Arcus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Arcus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 11 babies have been named Arcus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arcus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,577 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,577
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"stream, rivulet, small river"
#40,514 in US
Kazakh origin
"light breeze, gentle wind"
#40,475 in US
Arabic origin
"Indian sword"
#40,739 in US
Greek origin
"devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest"
#40,497 in US
Arabic origin
"sun of the faith, sun of religion"
#40,438 in US
American English origin
"creative American variant"
#40,591 in US
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About the Name Arcus
Arcus is a boy name .
Arcus is currently ranked #40,577 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arcus include Arc, Ary, Arie, and Arckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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