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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Finnish
Pronunciation: IPA: /ˈɑr.vo/ — approx. "AHR-voh"

What is the meaning of the name Arvo ?

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.

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Famous people with the name Arvo

Arvo Pärt Musician · Born 1935 · Austria 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.

Arvo – Popularity by country

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:

Switzerland
United States
AR
BD
CO

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People also ask about Arvo

Arvo is predominantly a boy's name.
Arvo is a 2 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /ˈɑr.vo/ — approx. "AHR-voh".
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Arvi.
Yes — Arvo ranked #135 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Arvo ranks highest in Switzerland (#135 in 2024).
Arvo's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #146 in 2014 to #135 in 2024 in Switzerland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Arvo are in our database, including Arvo Pärt (Musician).