Arvid

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-vid /ˈɑr.vɪd/High

Meaning: From the Old Norse Arnvidhr — arn, 'eagle', + vidhr, 'tree/wood', hence 'eagle tree; eagle of the forest'Low

In 30 seconds: Eagle tree; eagle of the forest: Arvid is Old Norse. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowScandinavian, Norse

MeaningFrom the Old Norse Arnvidhr — arn, 'eagle', + vidhr, 'tree/wood', hence 'eagle tree; eagle of the forest'

U.S. rank (2025)#8323 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,167

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

Arvid comes from the Old Norse Arnvidhr — arn, 'eagle', + vidhr, 'tree/wood', hence 'eagle tree; eagle of the forest'. A crisp, classic name (said 'AR-vid').

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, eagle-of-the-forest at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Arvid joins the Old Norse arn, 'eagle', and vidhr, 'tree', hence 'eagle tree; eagle of the forest' — a crisp, classic Nordic name (said 'AR-vid').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Arvid — Old Norse etymology

Variations

ArwidArvidssonArvo

Nicknames

Arvi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arvid mean?

Arvid is Old Norse for 'eagle tree; eagle of the forest' (arn + vidhr).

How do you pronounce Arvid?

It's said AR-vid /r.vd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arvid a boy or girl name?

Arvid is a boy's name.

How popular is Arvid?

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