Archippus as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Archippus

What is the meaning of the name Archippus ?

The baby name Archippus is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɑrˈkɪpəs/ (ar-KIP-uhs).

Archippus is Greek in Origin.

A compound of Greek archi- “chief, ruler” and hippos “horse,” Archippus (Greek Archippos, Ἄρχιππος) means “chief of horses” or “master of horsemen,” akin to titles like “master of the horse.” The Latinized form Archippus passed into ecclesiastical records and later onomastic traditions.

The name is attested in classical Athens - borne by an Old Comedy poet - and in the New Testament, where Paul greets Archippus (Philemon 1:2) and exhorts him to fulfill his ministry (Colossians 4:17); he is venerated as a saint in Eastern Christianity. Usage lingered through Byzantine times and survives mostly in Orthodox cultures. Variants and cognates include Archippos (Greek), Arkhip/Arkhyp (Russian, Ukrainian), Arhip (Romanian), and the rare feminine Archippe; English short forms may be Arch or Chip. Today Archippus is uncommon in the West, appealing to parents seeking a classical, Biblically anchored choice.

⚙ Archippus is exceptionally rare. Across 2 countries, we found just 2 recorded uses of it.