Truly brave
Derived from the Germanic elements 'ercan' (genuine or precious) and 'bald' (bold or brave). It was introduced to Britain by the Normans and became particularly popular in Scotland during the Middle Ages.
Less common today
Archibald isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,145 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Birth name of legendary Hollywood actor Cary Grant
American poet, writer, and Librarian of Congress
American Presbyterian theologian and educator
Nobel Prize-winning physiologist
The main character of the Archie Comics series · Archie Comics
The uncle and master of Misselthwaite Manor · The Secret Garden
