US Popularity Rank: 2753

Origin: German

Meaning: Bold, brave; Genuine

An Old German name, Archibald is made up of the elements erchan, meaning "genuine," and bald, which means "bold," which gives the name its modern meaning of "genuine," "bold,” and “brave." The short form of Archie has given this regal name new life in recent years, thanks to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's first son. It has also appeared plenty of times in popular culture, from Gossip Girl’s Nate Archibald to Archie Andrews from Archie Comics. This name's classic feel is matched by its timeless meaning, encouraging baby to be like one of the heroes they might see in books or on TV.