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Arsene

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Pronounced ar-SEN /ɑːrˈsɛn/Medium

Meaning: The French Arsene (Arsene), from the Greek Arsenios, 'virile; manly; strong.' Carried by the fictional Arsene Lupin and the manager Arsene Wenger.Low

In 30 seconds: A dapper French name: Arsene means 'virile; strong' (said 'ar-SEN'). Classic and rare.
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Origin MediumFrench, Greek
MeaningThe French Arsene (Arsene), from the Greek Arsenios, 'virile; manly; strong.' Carried by the fictional Arsene Lupin and the manager Arsene Wenger.
U.S. rank (2023)#10931 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 62

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192019122023

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

Arsene is French, from the Greek Arsenios, 'virile; manly; strong.' A dapper, classic name carried by Arsene Lupin and Arsene Wenger — rare in the U.S. (said 'ar-SEN').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in French-heritage families. Rare, dapper, and classic.

Did you know? Arsene is the French form of the Greek Arsenios, 'virile; strong' — familiar from the gentleman-thief Arsene Lupin and the football manager Arsene Wenger (said 'ar-SEN').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Arsene — French Arsene; Greek Arsenios 'virile; strong'

Variations

ArseneArsenArseny

Nicknames

ArsSenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arsene mean?

Arsene is the French form of the Greek Arsenios, 'virile; manly; strong.'

How do you pronounce Arsene?

It's said ar-SEN /ɑːrˈsɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arsene a boy or girl name?

Arsene is a boy's name.

How popular is Arsene?

Arsene is a rare name in the U.S.

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