Boy Name · Norse Origin
Arvid
Arvid is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Norse origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Arvid? It is a boy name, rooted in Norse naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Arbutus.
Arvid meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Arvid has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Norse naming roots help connect Arvid to related Norse baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arvid as A·R·V·I·D, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arvid is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Arvid variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Arvida, Arvide, Arvidy, Arvi.
- Nicknames: Arv and A.
- Middle names: Pair Arvid with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Arvid middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Arbutus, Arvin, Arvel, Arvis, Arvell — full picks on the sibling names for Arvid guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arvid? Browse our names like Arvid 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 Arvid
What does the name Arvid mean?
Arvid 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 Arvid?
Arvid originates in Norse naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Arvid?
Arvid has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arvid a boy's or girl's name?
Arvid is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Arvid in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arvid sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Arvid?
Names that share Arvid's sound and style include Arbutus, Arvin, Arvel, Arvis, Arvell.
What middle names pair well with Arvid?
Good middle-name fits for Arvid pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arvid is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arvid is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arvid?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arvid share its rhythm without rhyming — Arbutus, Arvin, Arvel all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.