The nameArchibald
Archibald is a boy's name of Germanic origin, rising in France.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic ercan, "genuine, pure", and bald, "bold".
Origin
Germanic, much used in Scotland. It is also Captain Haddock's first name in Tintin.
History
First given in France around 1980, Archibald has grown since the 2000s and is at its highest level today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Archibald
Archibald in France
Archibald was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 450 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Archibald. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Archibald in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 77 births a year on average, against 44 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Archibald in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Archibald mean?
From the Germanic ercan, "genuine, pure", and bald, "bold".
What is the origin of the name Archibald?
Germanic, much used in Scotland. It is also Captain Haddock's first name in Tintin.
Is Archibald a girl's or a boy's name?
Archibald is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Archibald?
Variants and related names of Archibald include Archie.