What does Arne mean?
Arne comes from the Old Norse for “eagle.”
What does Viggo mean?
Viggo comes from the Old Norse for “war” or “battle.”
Arne vs Viggo
Which is more popular?
Viggo is more popular than Arne today: about 97 US babies were given the name Viggo in 2025, compared with 7 named Arne.
| Arne | Viggo | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Eagle | War |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | AR-nuh | VEE-goh |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1903 | 1913 |
| Peak year | 1916 (69) | 2025 (97) |
| In 2025 | 7 | 97 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Arne
Viggo
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Arne | Viggo |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 47 | 447 |
| 2010s | 43 | 402 |
| 2000s | 40 | 179 |
| 1990s | 61 | 0 |
| 1980s | 91 | 0 |
| 1970s | 170 | 0 |
| 1960s | 367 | 0 |
| 1950s | 496 | 0 |
| 1940s | 381 | 0 |
| 1930s | 285 | 5 |
| 1920s | 413 | 10 |
| 1910s | 409 | 12 |
| 1900s | 51 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arne or Viggo more popular?
Viggo is more popular than Arne today: about 97 US babies were given the name Viggo in 2025, compared with 7 named Arne.
What is the difference between Arne and Viggo?
Arne means Eagle (Norse origin), while Viggo means War (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Arne or Viggo?
In US records, Arne first appears in 1903 and Viggo in 1913, so Arne has the longer recorded history.