Armenian given names draw on several layers: native Armenian roots, Iranian and Hellenistic influence from antiquity, and Christian names filtered through the Armenian Apostolic Church. Distinctive phonology shows up in transliteration as sequences like kh, gh, ts, and tr, and in dense consonant clusters such as in Mkrtich (Baptist) or Vrtanes. Common structural patterns include diminutive or endearing suffixes -ik and -ush (Hasmik, Siranush), male forms ending in -ak or -ik (Sevak, Hayk), and female forms such as -ine/-ineh (Armine, Lusine). Many names reflect concrete meanings tied to nature and divinity: Arev (sun), Lusine (moon), Astghik (star), Vahagn and Anahit from pre-Christian tradition.
Biblical and saintly names appear in Armenian phonology: Hovhannes (John), Grigor/Krikor (Gregory), Petros/Bedros (Peter), Sargis/Sarkis. Historical rulers and dynasties contribute forms like Tigran, Artashes, and Arshak. Modern usage shows both revival of indigenous names and long-standing church names, with parallel Western and Eastern variants (e.g., Krikor vs Grigor, Vartan vs Vardan). Armenian surnames typically end in -yan or -ian, a pattern separate from given-name formation but characteristic of Armenian naming.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arman | Hope, aspiration, desire, ideal; also 'dream' in some usages | Armenian, French, Germanic, Persian | Boy | 1,202 #1 | |
| Levon | Lion | Armenian | Boy | 1,120 #2 | |
| Aram | In Armenian/Hebrew: 'exalted' or 'high' and the name of an ancient region; in Persian (آرام): 'calm, peaceful'. | Aramaic, Armenian, Hebrew, Persian | Boy | 911 #3 | |
| Ani | Linked to the medieval Armenian city Ani; often used as a diminutive of Anna/Anita and associated with meanings like "grace" or "beautiful". | Armenian, Georgian, Hebrew | Girl | 764 #4 | |
| Ara | Varies by culture: Armenian - name of a legendary king (Ara the Handsome); Korean - meaning depends on hanja but commonly associated with beauty/grace; Turkish - a common word meaning 'between' or 'interval' sometimes used as a name. | Arabic, Armenian, Korean, Turkish | Unisex | 685 #5 | |
| Aren | Varies by origin - commonly associated with meanings like 'exalted' or 'high' (when linked to Aaron) or Armenian-root senses related to 'man/warrior' or 'sun' depending on interpretation | Armenian | Boy | 652 #6 | |
| Sevan | Associated with Lake Sevan in Armenia; literal etymology uncertain (folk link to Armenian 'sev' meaning 'black' exists but is not confirmed) | Armenian | Boy | 514 #7 | |
| Aras | Name of the Aras (Araks) River; used as a masculine given name in Anatolian and Caucasian cultures. | Armenian, Iranian, Persian, Turkish | Boy | 476 #8 | |
| Taron | Thunder | Armenian, Gaulish, Welsh | Boy | 385 #9 | |
| Avan | Varies by origin: in Tamil usage it is a masculine form/pronoun reference; in Armenian it appears as a place-name ('settlement'/'district'); in other contexts it is used as a short form or variant of names like Evan/Ivan. | Armenian | Boy | 365 #10 | |
| Daron | Variant of Darren/Darin - meanings vary by origin: often rendered as 'great' or 'fruitful' (Irish Dáire), associated with hills/place-names (Welsh), or 'from Taron' (Armenian). | Armenian, English, Irish, Welsh | Boy | 353 #11 | |
| Armen | Of Armenia; 'Armenian' or 'from Armenia', linked to the legendary ancestor Armen | Armenian | Boy | 352 #12 | |
| Narek | Toponymic - 'from Narek' (named for the historic Armenian village Narek); strongly associated with the medieval monk and poet Saint Gregory of Narek | Armenian | Boy | 343 #13 | |
| Sona | Gold; wild duck | Armenian, Azerbaijani, Hindi, Prakrit, Sanskrit, Turkish, Urdu | Girl | 304 #14 | |
| Sofi | Wisdom | Armenian, French, Greek | Girl | 288 #15 | |
| Tigran | Name of Armenian kings; traditionally connected with the Tigris or rendered as 'tiger-like' / 'fierce'. | Armenian | Boy | 242 #16 | |
| Garen | Associated with the noble Karen family (Parthian/Armenian); alternatively tied to Germanic roots meaning 'spear' or 'protector'. | Armenian | Boy | 183 #17 | |
| Lucine | In Armenian, "moon" (from lus "light"); also associated with Latin "Lucina" meaning "light" or a goddess of childbirth | Armenian | Girl | 176 #18 | |
| Anahit | “immaculate, pure” - name of an Armenian goddess of fertility, healing and wisdom | Armenian | Girl | 141 #19 | |
| Raffi | God has healed | Armenian | Boy | 139 #20 | |
| Vahé | Historically royal name associated with strength, bravery, and kingship (exact origin/etymology uncertain) | Armenian | Boy | 118 #21 | |
| Ohanna | Generally treated as a variant of Hannah/Joanna meaning "God is gracious"; sometimes linked to Hawaiian "ohana" meaning "family" | Armenian | Girl | 115 #22 | |
| Alik | Often a diminutive of Alexander - 'defender of men'; sometimes associated with Ali - 'exalted, noble'. | Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Slavic | Boy | 114 #23 | |
| Karine | Derived from Katherine, meaning "pure" | Armenian, French, Greek | Girl | 112 #24 | |
| Samvel | God has heard | Armenian | Boy | 106 #25 | |
| Ashot | Vigorous | Armenian | Boy | 104 #26 | |
| Nishan | Sign; mark or symbol (also 'flag' or 'insignia' in some contexts) | Armenian, Persian, Sanskrit | Boy | 99 #27 | |
| Gor | From Armenian Գոռ (gor), related to the verb գոռալ (gor'al) 'to shout, cry out'; as a name it conveys boldness or spiritedness. | Armenian | Boy | 77 #28 | |
| Nareh | Derived from the Armenian name Narine; associated with 'pomegranate'. | Armenian | Girl | 72 #29 | |
| Stepan | Crown, wreath | Ancient Greek, Armenian, Russian, Ukrainian | Boy | 69 #30 | |
| Lali | Commonly associated with 'tulip' or 'red'; often used as a diminutive of names like Lalita or Lala. | Armenian, Georgian, Persian | Girl | 66 #31 | |
| Vardan | Rose | Armenian, Iranian | Boy | 56 #32 | |
| Gayane | Traditional Armenian feminine name; meaning uncertain. Famously borne by Saint Gayane, a 4th-century Armenian abbess and martyr. | Armenian | Girl | 54 #33 | |
| Sosie | Lookalike; plane tree | Armenian, French, Greek, Hebrew, Latin | Girl | 54 #34 | |
| Gevorg | Farmer, earth-worker | Armenian | Boy | 47 #35 | |
| Minas | Name borne by Saint Menas; of Coptic/ancient Egyptian origin. Exact meaning uncertain - often linked to notions of endurance or associated with the Egyptian god Min. | Armenian, Coptic, Egyptian, Greek | Boy | 35 #36 | |
| Lika | Typically a diminutive or short form used in several cultures; specific meanings vary by origin. | Armenian, Georgian, Slavic | Girl | 34 #37 | |
| Avetis | Good news; bearer of good news | Armenian | Boy | 32 #38 | |
| Karo | Often an Armenian diminutive of Karapet/Karekin (linked to 'forerunner'); also used as a short form of Caro/Kara ('dear'/'beloved') in Western contexts. | Armenian | Boy | 32 #39 | |
| Avet | Bearer of good news | Armenian | Boy | 30 #40 | |
| Sevak | Servant; dark one | Armenian, Sanskrit | Boy | 25 #41 | |
| Djivan | Life; alive; young | Armenian | Boy | 23 #42 | |
| Oshin | Historically an Armenian given name; exact meaning is uncertain or disputed | Armenian | Boy | 23 #43 | |
| Sargis | From the Roman family name Sergius; exact meaning uncertain, often interpreted as 'servant' or 'protector'. | Armenian | Boy | 23 #44 | |
| Ohan | God is gracious | Armenian | Boy | 20 #45 | |
| Avedis | Bearer of good news (related to 'gospel') | Armenian | Boy | 17 #46 | |
| Arevik | Little sun | Armenian | Girl | 16 #47 | |
| Sevy | Either 'black' (from Armenian 'sev') or a diminutive of Severus/Severin meaning 'stern'/'severe'. | Armenian, Latin | Unisex | 16 #48 | |
| Harut | Resurrection (derived from the Armenian word Harutyun) | Armenian | Boy | 15 #49 | |
| Anahid | Named for the ancient Persian goddess of water, fertility, and healing; connotes 'immaculate' or 'pure'. | Armenian | Girl | 12 #50 |
Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Armenian-origin name in our dataset.
