Arvin
Meaning
"friend of the army, warrior's friend"
Origin: Old High German
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,122
- Total SSA Count
- 70
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Arv, Vinny
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"friend of the army, warrior's friend"
Origin: Old High German
"spiritual essence, animating force"
Origin: Old English
Arvin is more popular, ranked #2122 vs #2321 for Soul.
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Arvin is more popular, ranked #2122 compared to Soul at #2321 in the United States.
Arvin means "friend of the army, warrior's friend" (Old High German origin). Soul means "spiritual essence, animating force" (Old English origin).
Arvin is primarily a boy name. Soul is primarily a boy name.