What does Arne mean?
Arne comes from the Old Norse for “eagle.”
What does Torsten mean?
Torsten joins the god Thor with “stone,” a name of solid strength.
Arne vs Torsten
Which is more popular?
Torsten is more popular than Arne today: about 14 US babies were given the name Torsten in 2025, compared with 7 named Arne.
| Arne | Torsten | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Eagle | Thor's stone |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | AR-nuh | TOR-sten |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1903 | 1962 |
| Peak year | 1916 (69) | 2009 (33) |
| In 2025 | 7 | 14 |
| Trend | Rising | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Arne
Torsten
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Arne | Torsten |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 47 | 128 |
| 2010s | 43 | 255 |
| 2000s | 40 | 181 |
| 1990s | 61 | 55 |
| 1980s | 91 | 21 |
| 1970s | 170 | 34 |
| 1960s | 367 | 31 |
| 1950s | 496 | 0 |
| 1940s | 381 | 0 |
| 1930s | 285 | 0 |
| 1920s | 413 | 0 |
| 1910s | 409 | 0 |
| 1900s | 51 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arne or Torsten more popular?
Torsten is more popular than Arne today: about 14 US babies were given the name Torsten in 2025, compared with 7 named Arne.
What is the difference between Arne and Torsten?
Arne means Eagle (Norse origin), while Torsten means Thor's stone (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Arne or Torsten?
In US records, Arne first appears in 1903 and Torsten in 1962, so Arne has the longer recorded history.