Boy Name
Arsenio
Arsenio 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.
Arsenio is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Arsenio often also consider Argenis.
Arsenio meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Arsenio has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arsenio as A·R·S·E·N·I·O, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arsenio is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Arsenio variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Arsenioa, Arsenioe, Arsenioy, Arseni.
- Nicknames: Arse and A.
- Middle names: Pair Arsenio with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Arsenio middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Argenis, Arcadio, Artemio, Arjun, Aristeo — full picks on the sibling names for Arsenio guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arsenio? Browse our names like Arsenio 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 Arsenio
What does the name Arsenio mean?
Arsenio 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 Arsenio?
The exact origin of Arsenio is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Arsenio?
Arsenio has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arsenio a boy's or girl's name?
Arsenio is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Arsenio in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arsenio sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Arsenio?
Names that share Arsenio's sound and style include Argenis, Arcadio, Artemio, Arjun, Aristeo.
What middle names pair well with Arsenio?
Good middle-name fits for Arsenio pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arsenio is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arsenio is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arsenio?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arsenio share its rhythm without rhyming — Argenis, Arcadio, Artemio all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.