Archie

Meaning of Archie

Truly brave; genuinely bold.

Archie has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Archie

Archie is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #301 in 2025 from #984 in 2018.

Notable people named Archie

• Archie Mountbatten-Windsor
  British Royal family member
• Archie Panjabi
  British Actress
• Archie Moore
  American boxer
• Archie Shepp
  American jazz saxophonist
• Archie Hahn
  American Olympic athlete

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Questions about the name Archie

What does the name Archie mean?

Archie means truly brave; genuinely bold, and it comes from German origins.

Is Archie a boy's or a girl's name?

Archie is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Archie?

In 2025, Archie ranked #301 for boys, up from #333 the year before.

When was Archie most popular?

Archie peaked at #301 in 2025.