Archie
ar-chee
US Popularity:686
Origin:German
Meaning:Genuinely bold, brave
The adorable and retro-chic nickname for the Scottish and English Archibald, Archie has officially earned its place as a standalone title. The super posh and stately Archibald comes from the Old High German Ercanbald, which means “genuinely bold, brave.” Famously borne by “America’s typical teenager” from the Archie Comics, Archie has ascended to the throne thanks to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Megan. The royal couple named their baby Archie, establishing the title as the name to pick if you want a vintage, cool-kid name with an air of sophistication. Even if you’re not a fan of the comics or the happenings of the royal family, Archie is the perfect title for a brave little hero.
Famous People Named Archie
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- Archie MooreBoxer
How Popular Is The Name Archie?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Archie is currently #333 on The Bump
Boy:Archie is currently #193 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Archie is currently #686 in U.S. births
Boy:Archie is currently #347 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#347
in 2023
+ 28
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Archie
WordSense, Archibald
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Archibald
Online Etymology Dictionary, Archibald, September 2018
SurnameDB, Last name: Archibald
People, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Children: All About Archie and Lilibet, December 2023
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