Boy Name
Arno
Arno is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Arno — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Arnie is on your shortlist, Arno belongs in the same conversation.
Arno meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Arno has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arno as A·R·N·O, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arno is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Arno variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Arnoa, Arnoe, Arnoy.
- Nicknames: Arno works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Arno with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Arno middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Arnie, Aron, Arne, Aram, Arun — full picks on the sibling names for Arno guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arno? Browse our names like Arno guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Arno
What does the name Arno mean?
Arno has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Arno?
The exact origin of Arno is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Arno?
Arno has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arno a boy's or girl's name?
Arno is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Arno in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arno sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Arno?
Names that share Arno's sound and style include Arnie, Aron, Arne, Aram, Arun.
What middle names pair well with Arno?
Good middle-name fits for Arno pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arno is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arno is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arno?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arno share its rhythm without rhyming — Arnie, Aron, Arne all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.