Boy name · Germanic
Archie
Archie is a boy's name of Germanic origin, meaning "Truly brave (from Archibald)". It is a vintage name enjoying a genuine revival, and we file it here as a vintage-revival and a modern name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Truly brave (from Archibald)
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Style
- vintage, modern
Names similar to Archie
Sharing at least one style with Archie — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Archie's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Archie
What does the name Archie mean?
Archie is of Germanic origin and means "Truly brave (from Archibald)".
Is Archie a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Archie" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Archie?
Names with a similar style to Archie include Otis, Albie, Sonny, Frankie.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.