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The baby name Archie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɑːr.tʃi/ (AR-chee).

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːr.tʃi/ (AR-chee)

What is the meaning of the name Archie ?

The baby name Archie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɑːr.tʃi/ (AR-chee).

Archie is in Origin.

Archie is an English and Scottish diminutive of Archibald, ultimately from Old High German Erkanbald (ercan ‘genuine, precious’ + bald ‘bold, brave’), conveying the sense “truly brave” or “genuine boldness.” Brought to Britain by the Normans, the name took deepest root in Scotland, where Archibald appears widely in medieval and early modern records; the clipped form Archie later moved into broader English use. Although its look may suggest the Greek prefix archi- (“chief”), that resemblance is coincidental.

By the 19th century Archie had become an independent given name and rose in Britain around the early 1900s. It has seen a modern upswing in the UK and Australia, aided by pop culture (Archie Andrews of comics) and the 2019 royal birth. Variants and related forms include Archibald, Archy, and Arch; cognates include French Archambaud/Archambault and Italian Arcibaldo.

Archie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Archie

Archytas Politician · Born -429 Archytas was an ancient Greek philosopher, mathematician, and politician, most famous for his work in mathematics and his association with the Pythagorean school. He is credited with being a pioneer in the field of mechanics and is known for his invention of a wooden flying machine, which is considered one of the earliest known attempts at flight. Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery Politician · Born 1847 · United Kingdom Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, was a prominent British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1894 to 1895. He was known for his interest in foreign affairs and his efforts to improve relations with France. Aside from politics, he was an avid horse racing enthusiast, winning the Derby three times. Archie Panjabi Actor · Born 1972 · United Kingdom Archie Panjabi is a talented actor from the United Kingdom, best known for her role as Kalinda Sharma on the television series 'The Good Wife'. Her performance on the show earned her an Emmy Award. She has also appeared in films like 'Bend It Like Beckham' and 'A Mighty Heart'.
Archie Kao Actor · Born 1969 · United States Archie Kao is an American actor best known for his role as Archie Johnson on the TV series 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'. He also played Kai Chen, the Blue Ranger, in 'Power Rangers Lost Galaxy'. Born in 1969, Kao has appeared in various films and television shows throughout his career. Archie Renaux Actor · Born 1997 · United Kingdom Archie Renaux is a British actor best known for his role as Malyen Oretsev in the Netflix series Shadow and Bone. Born in 1997 in the United Kingdom, he has also appeared in films like Voyagers and Morbius. Archie Madekwe Actor · Born 1995 · United Kingdom Archie Madekwe is a British actor best known for his role in the film 'Midsommar'. He has also appeared in the Apple TV+ series 'See' alongside Jason Momoa. Born in 1995, he continues to make a mark in the entertainment industry with his compelling performances.

Celebrity babies named Archie

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Archie Arnett Amy Poehler film director ★★★★★ Will Arnett television actor ★★★★★
Archie Full Annie Wersching television actor ★★★★★ Stephen Full television actor ★★★★★

Archie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
BW 0 #19 1 960
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
New Zealand Boys 2010 #65 63 99
IN 0 #70 2 2,963
MV Boys 0 #78 2 3,375
PH 0 #79 18 5,607
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
QA 0 #100 7 7,011
TW 0 #100 4 4,523
BW Boys 0 #113 37 4,685
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
Switzerland Boys 2024 #135 3 1,769
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
PH Boys 0 #156 281 11,440
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Belgium Boys 2024 #166 23 401
AE 0 #166 12 10,220
PR Boys 0 #174 5 2,508
Sweden Boys 2022 #176 7 1,509
CZ 0 #184 3 3,154
Canada Boys 2024 #191 118 2,588
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
MO Boys 0 #212 12 5,842
NA Boys 0 #218 18 6,830
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #229 3 4,221
TW Boys 0 #230 12 7,111
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
JM Boys 0 #260 13 6,876
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
GR Boys 0 #270 4 6,912
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
SA 0 #272 24 10,560
SG 0 #276 7 11,010
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
KZ Boys 0 #279 11 6,578
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
United States Boys 2024 #305 1,037 7,044
CN Boys 0 #307 13 9,639
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
GH Boys 0 #354 8 8,138
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
France Boys 2021 #361 27 2,865
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PH Girls 0 #372 19 13,098
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
ZA 0 #411 37 14,421
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
RU Boys 0 #480 26 12,621
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
HK Boys 0 #495 33 12,905
KW Girls 0 #496 20 19,177
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
CR Boys 0 #504 7 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
BH 0 #534 20 17,937
AE Girls 0 #539 15 20,968
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
PS Boys 0 #557 5 10,655
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
SG Girls 0 #575 12 18,916
ZA Boys 0 #591 773 25,619
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
IN Girls 0 #622 10 13,121
HK Girls 0 #644 7 16,104
SG Boys 0 #649 49 17,960
QA Boys 0 #652 56 18,093
Finland Boys 2026 #672 11 3,552
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
KW Boys 0 #721 49 18,755
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
OM Boys 0 #846 36 17,948
United States Girls 2022 #898 6 8,739
SA Girls 0 #900 36 25,931
Spain Boys 0 #908 23 5,610
CO Boys 0 #910 11 15,656
NL Boys 0 #917 35 5,873
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
NG Boys 0 #933 19 16,906
Germany Boys 0 #939 14 5,697
MX Boys 0 #953 30 16,355
AE Boys 0 #964 129 22,615
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,064 9 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,072 40 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,119 23 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
SA Boys 0 #1,227 394 28,008
DZ 0 #1,228 7 20,130
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,411 61 10,046

Archie is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
England & Wales, United Kingdom
United States
Ireland

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People also ask about Archie

Archie is predominantly a boy's name.
Archie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɑːr.tʃi/ (AR-chee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Archibald, Archy, Archi and Archer.
Across languages, Archie has these equivalents: Archibald (full form), Arcibaldo (Italian cognate), Archer (related name), Bernard (similar meaning: brave/bold).
Yes, very popular — Archie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Archie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Archie's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 6 notable people named Archie are in our database, including Archytas (Politician), Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery (Politician), Archie Panjabi (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Archie for their child, including Amy Poehler and Will Arnett.