The baby name Arne is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈɑrni/ (AR-nee); Norwegian/Swedish: /ˈɑːrnə/ (AR-neh).
Arne is Norse, Scandinavian in Origin.
The baby name Arne is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈɑrni/ (AR-nee); Norwegian/Swedish: /ˈɑːrnə/ (AR-neh).
Arne is Norse, Scandinavian in Origin.
Arne is a Scandinavian masculine name rooted in Old Norse Árni, from Proto‑Germanic arnuz/arn- meaning “eagle.” In Germanic naming, arn- appears widely as the first element of compounds, so Arne also functions as a short form of names like Arnold and Arndt in continental Europe. The eagle symbolism conveys sharp vision, courage, and protective nobility.
Recorded in the medieval North - borne in Icelandic sagas and by the 13th‑century bishop Árni Þorláksson - the name saw strong revival and steady use across Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, peaking in the early to mid‑20th century. Notable bearers such as architect Arne Jacobsen and philosopher Arne Næss reinforced its modern profile. Variants and cognates include Árni (Icelandic/Faroese), Arni (Scandinavian diminutive), Arno (German/Italian/Dutch), Arend (Dutch), Arnold/Arnd (Germanic), Arnaud (French), and Arnau (Catalan); English diminutive Arnie also appears. Not to be confused with the unrelated feminine Greek Arne (“lamb”).
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 423 |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| HT | Boys | 0 | #34 | 1 | 903 |
| EE | 0 | #37 | 1 | 1,051 | |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| SI | 0 | #80 | 1 | 1,612 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #101 | 447 | 7,401 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #113 | 13 | 2,087 |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #116 | 19 | 444 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| DK | 0 | #154 | 50 | 5,198 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #166 | 17 | 1,509 |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| Belgium | Boys | 2021 | #187 | 22 | 408 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #206 | 6 | 3,402 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #218 | 3 | 4,970 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 3,850 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #229 | 1,831 | 5,697 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #251 | 3 | 6,830 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #256 | 4 | 3,997 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #278 | 5 | 11,010 | |
| Germany | 0 | #285 | 158 | 2,542 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #289 | 16 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| NL | 0 | #354 | 38 | 2,481 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #373 | 462 | 3,552 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #379 | 3 | 7,951 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #387 | 41 | 2,041 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #401 | 8 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #425 | 18 | 2,180 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #431 | 17 | 14,421 | |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #479 | 595 | 5,873 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #505 | 6 | 10,188 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #541 | 12 | 10,162 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #553 | 5 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #731 | 9 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #887 | 6 | 7,044 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #914 | 17 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #975 | 7 | 15,656 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #981 | 14 | 24,821 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 4 | 16,355 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,102 | 77 | 25,619 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,125 | 17 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,450 | 22 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,684 | 8 | 28,008 |
Arne is popular in 59 countries — most recent births per country:
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