What does Arne mean?
Arne comes from the Old Norse for “eagle.”
What does Ivar mean?
Ivar joins the Old Norse for “yew/bow” and “warrior.”
Arne vs Ivar
Which is more popular?
Ivar is more popular than Arne today: about 133 US babies were given the name Ivar in 2025, compared with 7 named Arne.
| Arne | Ivar | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Eagle | Bow warrior |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | AR-nuh | EE-var |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1903 | 1896 |
| Peak year | 1916 (69) | 2025 (133) |
| In 2025 | 7 | 133 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Arne
Ivar
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Arne | Ivar |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 47 | 668 |
| 2010s | 43 | 260 |
| 2000s | 40 | 48 |
| 1990s | 61 | 6 |
| 1980s | 91 | 10 |
| 1970s | 170 | 36 |
| 1960s | 367 | 45 |
| 1950s | 496 | 45 |
| 1940s | 381 | 33 |
| 1930s | 285 | 84 |
| 1920s | 413 | 114 |
| 1910s | 409 | 109 |
| 1900s | 51 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arne or Ivar more popular?
Ivar is more popular than Arne today: about 133 US babies were given the name Ivar in 2025, compared with 7 named Arne.
What is the difference between Arne and Ivar?
Arne means Eagle (Norse origin), while Ivar means Bow warrior (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Arne or Ivar?
In US records, Arne first appears in 1903 and Ivar in 1896, so Ivar has the longer recorded history.