Arnold

Meaning of Arnold

Arnold means "eagle power" or "ruling eagle." It combines the elements "arn" (eagle) and "wald" (power, rule).

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

Popularity of Arnold

After ranking as high as #760 in 2000, Arnold has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Arnold

• Arnold Schwarzenegger
  Actor, politician, bodybuilder
• Arnold Palmer
  Professional golfer
• Arnold Vosloo
  Actor (The Mummy)
• Arnold Schoenberg
  Composer and music theorist
• Arnold Rothstein
  Notorious gambler

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Questions about the name Arnold

What does the name Arnold mean?

Arnold means arnold means "eagle power" or "ruling eagle." it combines the elements "arn" (eagle) and "wald" (power, rule), and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Arnold?

Arnold did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Arnold most popular?

Arnold peaked at #760 in 2000.