Arch
AHRCH
Popularity
#3211
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
2,526
Peak Year
#61 in 1880
First Recorded
1880
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Arch is a short form of Archibald, a Germanic name meaning 'truly brave' or 'precious and bold'.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Arch Oboler
American playwright and screenwriter of radio and film
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