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Archibaldo

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Pronounced ar-chee-BAHL-doh /ɑr.tʃiˈbɑl.do/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/Italian form of Archibald — from the Germanic ercan, 'genuine/precious', + bald, 'bold/brave', hence 'genuinely bold; truly brave'Low

In 30 seconds: Genuinely bold; truly brave: Archibaldo is Spanish. Stately, classic, and warm (said 'ar-chee-BAHL-doh').

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Origin LowGermanic, Spanish

MeaningA Spanish/Italian form of Archibald — from the Germanic ercan, 'genuine/precious', + bald, 'bold/brave', hence 'genuinely bold; truly brave'

U.S. rank (2024)#9946 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 40

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

Archibaldo is a Spanish/Italian form of Archibald — from the Germanic ercan, 'genuine/precious', + bald, 'bold/brave', hence 'genuinely bold; truly brave'. A stately, classic name (said 'ar-chee-BAHL-doh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, genuinely-bold at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Archibald joins the Germanic ercan ('genuine') and bald ('bold') — hence 'genuinely bold; truly brave' — Archibaldo is the Spanish form, stately and classic (said 'ar-chee-BAHL-doh').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Archibald — Germanic etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

ArchieBaldo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Archibaldo mean?

Archibaldo is a Spanish form of Archibald — Germanic 'genuinely bold; truly brave' (ercan + bald).

How do you pronounce Archibaldo?

It's said ar-chee-BAHL-doh /ɑr.tʃiˈbɑl.do/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Archibaldo a boy or girl name?

Archibaldo is a boy's name.

How popular is Archibaldo?

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