Archie: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: a-hrkhe-e-e-h
Origin: Germany
gender-male

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: Genuinely bold, brave

Archie is a name of German origin, derived from the Old High German Ercanbald, which means "genuinely bold, brave". It is a diminutive of Archibald, a Scottish and English name that was brought to England during the Norman Conquest in 1066. Archie has earned its place as a standalone title, apart from its original form, Archibald. The name Archie gained popularity and a retro-chic appeal through various cultural references. It is famously associated with "America's typical teenager" from the Archie Comics. In recent times, the name gained significant attention when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, named their son Archie, establishing it as a vintage, cool-kid name with an air of sophistication. Archie is a popular name in England and Scotland, ranking 9th among the top names for boys in England in 2020 and 2021.

Archie Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Archie is currently #541 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Archie is currently #273 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Archie is currently #307 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Archie is currently #153 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Archie is currently #302 on Kiindred Australian Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

Famous People Named Archie

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Archie, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Archie Mountbatten-Windsor: Archie Mountbatten-Windsor is the son of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
  • Archie Kao: Archie Kao is an American actor known for his roles in "CSI
  • Archie Roach: An Aboriginal Australian musician, songwriter, and elder who was a campaigner for Indigenous Australian rights.

 

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