The baby name Arvo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈɑr.vo/ — approx. "AHR-voh".
Arvo is Finnish in Origin.
The baby name Arvo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈɑr.vo/ — approx. "AHR-voh".
Arvo is Finnish in Origin.
Arvo is a Finnish and Estonian masculine name derived from the Finnish noun arvo, meaning “value, worth, esteem,” and by extension “rank” or “dignity.” In Finland it belongs to the wave of native-language given names that gained favor at the turn of the 20th century, reflecting cultural pride and the appeal of virtue meanings. In Estonian it is widely used as well, partly through cross-Baltic influence and partly as a short form of Arved-type names.
Use peaked in Finland in the early to mid-1900s and remains familiar though less common today. Notable bearers include the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt and the Finnish pediatrician Arvo Ylppö. Closely related or variant forms include Arvi (Finnish), Arved (Estonian/German), Arvid (Scandinavian), and Arvis (Latvian); all share the Arv- stem though their etymologies vary. Arvo thus conveys a concise, quietly principled sense of “worth” with a clean, pan-Baltic-Nordic profile.
| Arvo Pärt Arvo Pärt is an Estonian composer known for his unique minimalist style and spiritual compositions. He is most famous for works like 'Spiegel im Spiegel' and 'Fratres'. His music often features a meditative quality that has captivated audiences worldwide. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | 0 | #36 | 2 | 1,051 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #100 | 26 | 2,087 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #135 | 3 | 1,769 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #167 | 2,618 | 3,552 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2021 | #181 | 3 | 1,578 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #251 | 3 | 6,830 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #265 | 176 | 2,041 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| United States | Boys | 2020 | #891 | 8 | 7,187 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Arvo is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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