Boy · #8,731 in 2026

Arvo

Arvo is a Finnish and Estonian given name for males and may refer to:Arvo Aalto (1932–2025), Finnish politician Arvo Aaltonen (1892–1949), Finnish swimmer and Olympic medalist Arvo Aller, Estonian politician Arvo Andresson (1954–1994), captain of MS Estonia Arvo Askola (1909–1975), Finnish track and field athlete and Olympic medalist Gus Hall (1910-2000) American Communist Party leader Arvo…

Current Rank
#8,731
Peak Rank
#952 (1915)
Total Babies
317
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1909
First Year
2020
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#952
Peak Rank
317
Total Count
24
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Arvo

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Arvo is a Finnish and Estonian given name for males and may refer to:Arvo Aalto (1932–2025), Finnish politician Arvo Aaltonen (1892–1949), Finnish swimmer and Olympic medalist Arvo Aller, Estonian politician Arvo Andresson (1954–1994), captain of MS Estonia Arvo Askola (1909–1975), Finnish track and field athlete and Olympic medalist Gus Hall (1910-2000) American Communist Party leader Arvo…

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The Story of Arvo

Arvo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1909, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 43 Arvos were born — ranking #952 that year. As of 2026, Arvo ranks #8,731 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 317 Arvos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Arvo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Arvo is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arvo

What does the name Arvo mean?
Arvo is a Finnish and Estonian given name for males and may refer to:Arvo Aalto (1932–2025), Finnish politician Arvo Aaltonen (1892–1949), Finnish swimmer and Olympic medalist Arvo Aller, Estonian politician Arvo Andresson (1954–1994), captain of MS Estonia Arvo Askola (1909–1975), Finnish track and field athlete and Olympic medalist Gus Hall (1910-2000) American Communist Party leader Arvo…
How popular is Arvo in 2026?
In 2026, Arvo ranks #8,731 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Arvo most popular?
Arvo reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #952 that year with 43 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Arvo most popular?
Arvo has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Michigan, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Arvo.
Is Arvo a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Arvo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Arvo?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arvo include Rolla, Gerhardt, Wendel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Arvo

Arvo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1909 and has accumulated 317 births in the dataset. Arvo's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #952. Use the chart and map above to compare Arvo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.