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