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