Archibald
Boy name · Germanic · pronounced ARCH-ih-bawld
Verified name
What does Archibald mean?
Genuine and bold
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 755 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 346 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Archie, Arch
Variant: Archambault, Archibaldo
Related: Archie, Archer
Using Archibald across cultures
Scottish clan name famous for nickname Archie.
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