Arvid

Arvid is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “forest of eagles.” In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Arvid at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian · Persian
Meaning
“forest of eagles”

About the name Arvid

Arvid belongs to the Scandinavian and Persian tradition. Its meaning — “forest of eagles” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Arvid first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #547 in 1887, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 3,158 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arvid in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#547 in 1887
Peak year
1916
Babies named Arvid in 2024
8
Total since 1880
3,158

Arvid in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#2730 in 2021
Babies named Arvid in 2025
4
Total since 1996
30

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arvid mean?

Arvid means “forest of eagles” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Arvid a boy or girl name?

Arvid is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arvid?

Arvid comes from the Scandinavian and Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Arvid?

Arvid first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #547 in 1887, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

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