Strong, virile, or masculine
Arsen is the Armenian and Slavic form of the Greek name Arsenios. It is derived from the Greek word 'arsenikos', which translates to virile or potent. The name has a long history of use in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus region.
About 36 boys were named Arsen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Head of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic
Olympic silver medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling
WBA cruiserweight boxing champion
Gentleman thief and master of disguise (variant of Arsène) · Arsène Lupin series by Maurice Leblanc