Arnoldo
Meaningeagle power · Germanic
Arnoldo is a Mexican boy name meaning “eagle power”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Arnoldo and you get Orlando, Rolando and Ronaldo. Same letters, different names.
- GenerationArnoldo peaked in 1967, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Arnoldo you'd meet today is about 58 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Arnoldo would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 65,789 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryArnoldo first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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About the name Arnoldo
Arnoldo is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “eagle power”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1960s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Arnoldo
What does the name Arnoldo mean?
Arnoldo means “eagle power” and comes from Germanic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Adler (“eagle”), Arnold (“eagle power”), Arnulfo (“eagle wolf”) and Haitham (“young eagle”).
What is the origin of the name Arnoldo?
Arnoldo is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Germanic. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Arnoldo a boy or girl name?
Arnoldo is a boy name. In 2025, 26 US boys were named Arnoldo.
How popular is the name Arnoldo?
Arnoldo ranked #4,050 for US boys in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 1967, when it reached #867. Over the last five years it has climbed 648 places.
What names are similar to Arnoldo?
If you like Arnoldo, you might also like Adler, Arnold, Arnulfo and Haitham.
What should I know before naming my baby Arnoldo?
Arnoldo is a Mexican boy name meaning “eagle power”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.