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