What does Arne mean?
Arne comes from the Old Norse for “eagle.”
What does Thor mean?
Thor is the Norse god of thunder, his name meaning “thunder” itself.
Arne vs Thor
Which is more popular?
Thor is more popular than Arne today: about 44 US babies were given the name Thor in 2025, compared with 7 named Arne.
| Arne | Thor | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Eagle | Thunder |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | AR-nuh | THOR |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1903 | 1904 |
| Peak year | 1916 (69) | 2015 (118) |
| In 2025 | 7 | 44 |
| Trend | Rising | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Arne
Thor
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Arne | Thor |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 47 | 415 |
| 2010s | 43 | 1,026 |
| 2000s | 40 | 699 |
| 1990s | 61 | 498 |
| 1980s | 91 | 469 |
| 1970s | 170 | 538 |
| 1960s | 367 | 568 |
| 1950s | 496 | 208 |
| 1940s | 381 | 137 |
| 1930s | 285 | 91 |
| 1920s | 413 | 117 |
| 1910s | 409 | 86 |
| 1900s | 51 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arne or Thor more popular?
Thor is more popular than Arne today: about 44 US babies were given the name Thor in 2025, compared with 7 named Arne.
What is the difference between Arne and Thor?
Arne means Eagle (Norse origin), while Thor means Thunder (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Arne or Thor?
In US records, Arne first appears in 1903 and Thor in 1904, so Arne has the longer recorded history.