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Arcadio

♂ Boy

Pronounced ar-KAH-dee-oh /ɑrˈkɑ.di.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: Arcadio is the Spanish form of Arcadius (Greek Arkadios), 'from Arcadia' — the mountainous region of Greece long symbolizing pastoral peace and harmony. A classic Latinate heritage name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Arcadio means 'from Arcadia,' the land of pastoral peace (said 'ar-KAH-dee-oh'). A warm, classic heritage pick.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Greek
MeaningArcadio is the Spanish form of Arcadius (Greek Arkadios), 'from Arcadia' — the mountainous region of Greece long symbolizing pastoral peace and harmony. A classic Latinate heritage name.
U.S. rank (2025)#10791 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,125

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819142025

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

Arcadio is the Spanish form of Arcadius (Greek Arkadios), 'from Arcadia,' the region symbolizing pastoral peace. It reads as a classic Latinate heritage name with literary warmth (said 'ar-KAH-dee-oh').

In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as a Spanish or Italian heritage pick. Rare, warm, and classic.

Did you know? Arcadio points to Arcadia, the Greek region that became a byword for idyllic, peaceful countryside — a name rich with pastoral charm (said 'ar-KAH-dee-oh').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Arcadio — Spanish/Greek 'from Arcadia'

Variations

ArcadiusArcadiArkadiy

Nicknames

ArcaCadio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arcadio mean?

Arcadio means 'from Arcadia,' the Greek region symbolizing pastoral peace and harmony.

How do you pronounce Arcadio?

It's said ar-KAH-dee-oh /ɑrˈkɑ.di.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arcadio a boy or girl name?

Arcadio is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Arcadio?

Arcadio is an uncommon heritage name in the U.S.

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