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Archibald

“truly bold”probable meaning

Boy’s name, of Germanic origin. Lire en français

1986200020102025 1.6 per 10,000 in 2024
Births per 10,000 babies born in France, from 1986 to 2025 (INSEE).
most given boy’s name in France
552nd
births in 2023–2025
250
babies born in France
1 in 7,246
+15% a year recently
Rising fast
peak year
2024

Meaning and origin of Archibald

Archibald is thought to mean “truly bold” and is of Germanic origin.

Probable meaning: the sources partly agree.

Popularity of Archibald in France since 1986

Archibald in English-speaking countries

Rarely or never given (below the publication threshold): Northern Ireland, Ireland and New Zealand.

Official figures from each country, over their latest three published years. Counted as written: other spellings are counted apart.

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