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The baby name Arsen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɑːrsən/ (English); [arˈsɛn] (Armenian/Russian); simplified: AR-sen.

Arsen is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrsən/ (English); [arˈsɛn] (Armenian/Russian); simplified: AR-sen

What is the meaning of the name Arsen ?

The baby name Arsen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɑːrsən/ (English); [arˈsɛn] (Armenian/Russian); simplified: AR-sen.

Arsen is Greek in Origin.

Arsen is a pan‑Eurasian masculine name derived from Greek Arsenios “manly, virile,” itself from arsēn “male.” Through Byzantine and Orthodox tradition it spread across the Caucasus and Slavic world; in Armenian and Georgian it appears as Arsen; in Russian and Ukrainian as Arseniy/Arsenii and the clipped Arsen; in Greek as Arsenios; in French as Arsène; and in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese as Arsenio.

Venerated bearers include Arsenius the Great, a 5th‑century Desert Father, and Patriarch Arsenios of Constantinople. The name has seen periodic revivals: steady use in Armenia and Georgia, a modern uptick in Ukraine and Russia, and wider recognition via the literary gentleman‑thief Arsène Lupin and football manager Arsène Wenger (French form). Common variants and spellings include Arsen, Arseny, Arseniy, Arsenii, Arsenij; related forms Arsenios, Arsène, and Arsenio. Meanings cluster around “manly, strong, virile.” Typical pronunciation in Armenian/Slavic contexts is ar‑SEN.

Arsen has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Arsen

Arsen Dedić Actor|musician · Born 1938 · Croatia Arsen Dedić was a beloved Croatian musician and songwriter, best known for his poetic lyrics and timeless songs. He gained fame with hits like 'Sve što znaš o meni' and 'Kuća pored mora'. In addition to his music career, he was also an accomplished actor.

Arsen – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TM Boys 0 #33 4 614
GE 0 #44 1 997
AL 0 #53 23 2,372
KZ Boys 0 #66 666 6,578
RU Boys 0 #75 2,028 12,621
KZ 0 #79 12 1,452
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
RS 0 #82 3 923
AL Boys 0 #83 346 5,122
GE Boys 0 #89 21 2,055
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
EE Boys 0 #121 5 2,087
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CY Boys 0 #126 6 3,473
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
LT Boys 0 #147 5 2,166
RS Boys 0 #151 4 2,277
RU 0 #159 31 3,641
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #174 6 4,064
SI Girls 0 #175 3 2,769
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
HR 0 #179 3 2,081
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
SI Boys 0 #204 8 3,402
HR Boys 0 #206 55 3,997
GR Boys 0 #208 60 6,912
BG Boys 0 #214 7 3,850
LU Boys 0 #217 4 4,970
AL Girls 0 #223 5 4,141
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
CZ Boys 0 #277 28 6,530
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
Canada Boys 2024 #302 5 2,588
PL Boys 0 #309 27 6,459
KZ Girls 0 #311 10 5,862
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
France Boys 2021 #368 20 2,865
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
Austria Boys 0 #431 12 2,180
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
RU Girls 0 #469 30 11,913
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
PS Boys 0 #487 62 10,655
IR Boys 0 #512 41 10,162
IL Boys 0 #519 89 10,983
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
CM Boys 0 #536 15 12,054
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
BD Boys 0 #601 5 10,045
LB 0 #641 18 13,263
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
IQ Boys 0 #651 17 13,071
Finland Boys 2026 #666 17 3,552
IT 0 #691 24 4,183
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
SY 0 #707 22 11,684
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #854 39 7,044
TN 0 #860 6 13,765
Spain Boys 0 #871 60 5,610
NL Boys 0 #884 68 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #893 60 5,697
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
EG Boys 0 #919 7 15,035
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
IT Boys 0 #1,043 438 10,046
TR 0 #1,069 143 19,440
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,075 18 22,615
DZ 0 #1,166 11 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,176 7 25,439
MA 0 #1,192 8 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,601 14 28,008

Arsen is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
Switzerland
Canada
Sweden

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People also ask about Arsen

Arsen is predominantly a boy's name.
Arsen is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɑːrsən/ (English); [arˈsɛn] (Armenian/Russian); simplified: AR-sen.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Arseny, Arseniy, Arseni, Arsène, Arsenio and Arsenios.
Across languages, Arsen has these equivalents: Arsenios (Greek), Arsenius (Latin), Arseniy/Arseny (Russian), Arsenio (Spanish/Italian), Arsène (French), and 1 more.
Yes — Arsen ranked #136 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Arsen ranks highest in Switzerland (#136 in 2024).
Arsen's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #868 in 2014 to #854 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Arsen are in our database, including Arsen Dedić (Actor|musician).