Name profile

Arvo

A Finnish and Estonian name meaning “value,” “worth,” or “esteem.”

Usage languagesEstonian, Finnish
US rank (2020)#8,739

Meaning and history

Arvo is a Finnish and Estonian masculine name taken from the Finnish word arvo, meaning “value,” “worth,” or “esteem.” In Estonian it is also associated with value or number, reflecting closely related Finnic vocabulary. The name became established during the rise of national-language naming in Finland and Estonia. Notable bearers include Estonian classical composer Arvo Pärt, known for his tintinnabuli style, and Finnish pediatrician Arvo Ylppö, influential in reducing infant mortality.

Popularity over timeUS births · boys
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20162016: 5 births, rank #12,185
2017: 5 births, rank #12,246
2018: no US SSA record for this spelling
2019: no US SSA record for this spelling
20202020: 8 births, rank #8,739

In 2020, 8 babies were recorded with the name Arvo, ranking #8,739 among boys.