Ocean or sea
Arvik is a name primarily found in Greenlandic and Inuit cultures, where it refers to the sea or the ocean. It is also associated with the bowhead whale in certain dialects, symbolizing a deep connection to the natural world and the Arctic environment. In some contexts, it may also be linked to Germanic roots meaning 'eagle friend'.
About 21 boys were named Arvik in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).