Arbor

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-bor /ˈɑr.bər/High

Meaning: From the English word arbor — Latin arbor, 'tree' — a leafy garden bower; a modern nature word-nameMedium

In 30 seconds: A whole leafy bower in a name: Arbor is Latin for 'tree' and English for a shaded garden shelter. Green, calm, and nature-fresh, with Arbor Day's planting spirit built in.

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Origin MediumLatin, English

MeaningFrom the English word arbor — Latin arbor, 'tree' — a leafy garden bower; a modern nature word-name

U.S. rank (2025)#3518 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 254

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arbor comes from the English word — Latin arbor, 'tree' — meaning a leafy bower or a shaded garden shelter. A fresh nature word-name, it joins the green wave (Forest, Cedar, Sage), chosen for its calm, growing imagery; this page covers its boys' use.

It registers faintly as a recent coinage. Very rare, tree-rooted, and nature-fresh.

Did you know? Arbor Day — the tree-planting holiday — takes its name from the Latin arbor, 'tree'; so the name carries a quiet call to grow, shade, and shelter.

Overall data confidence 78%

Oxford English Dictionary — arbor — word origin

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Cedar— a companion tree-name

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Valor— echoes that soft -or sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arbor mean?

Arbor is from Latin arbor, 'tree', and English for a shaded garden bower.

How do you pronounce Arbor?

It's said AR-bor /ˈɑr.bər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arbor a boy or girl name?

Arbor is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Arbor?

Arbor is a very rare name in the U.S.