Boy Name · Germanic Origin
Arnold
Arnold is a boy baby name of Germanic origin, meaning "Eagle power". It currently sits in the Top 500 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Arnold often also consider Arnell.
Arnold meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Eagle power
Origin: Germanic naming roots help connect Arnold to related Germanic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arnold as A·R·N·O·L·D, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arnold is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Arnold variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Arnolda, Arnolde, Arnoldy, Arnol.
- Nicknames: Arn and A.
- Middle names: Pair Arnold with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Arnold middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Arnell, Arnel, Arnulfo, Arnoldo, Arnaldo — full picks on the sibling names for Arnold guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arnold? Browse our names like Arnold 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 Arnold
What does the name Arnold mean?
Arnold means "Eagle power" and is of Germanic origin.
What is the origin of Arnold?
Arnold originates in Germanic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Arnold?
Arnold has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arnold a boy's or girl's name?
Arnold is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Arnold in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arnold sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Arnold?
Names that share Arnold's sound and style include Arnell, Arnel, Arnulfo, Arnoldo, Arnaldo.
What middle names pair well with Arnold?
Good middle-name fits for Arnold pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arnold is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arnold is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arnold?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arnold share its rhythm without rhyming — Arnell, Arnel, Arnulfo all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.