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Arvin

♂ Boy

Pronounced or-VEEN /ʔɒːɾ.ˈviːn/Medium

Meaning: EagleMedium

In 30 seconds: Arvin is a Persian boy's name meaning 'eagle'.
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningEagle
U.S. rank (2024)#2113 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births70 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,316

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201718872024

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

History & Origin

Arvin comes from Persian and carries the meaning 'eagle', a bird long tied to vision and strength. It is used as a given name in Persian-speaking communities and has also traveled into Western use, where it reads as a tidy two-syllable name. The eagle sense gives it a quietly bold quality without leaning on any single famous story.

Dutch basketball player Arvin Slagter is one bearer who shows the name's reach beyond its Persian origin.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Arvin is 'eagle', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Arvin — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Arvin Slagter (1985–present)
    Dutch professional basketball player.

If you like Arvin…

Arman— A Persian boy's name with a similar Ar- opening and feel.
Darian— Shares Persian roots and a comparable soft -ian sound.
Marvin— Rhymes closely and shares the -vin ending.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Arvin mean?

Arvin is usually explained as meaning 'eagle' and is most often linked with Persian tradition.

How do you pronounce Arvin?

It's commonly said or-VEEN /ʔɒːɾ.ˈviːn/.

Is Arvin a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Arvin is used as a boy name.

How popular is Arvin?

In 2024, Arvin ranked #2113 in the U.S. for boys, with 70 births recorded.