Archibald is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1656 in 2020 with 96 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 184 births ranking #1145. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 772.7%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 17,969 boys born was named Archibald. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Archibald is an old Germanic name with a bold, stately feel. It is usually explained as meaning something like "genuinely bold" or "precious and bold".
The name has long been used in Scotland and the wider British Isles, often in noble and family contexts. Although the full form is formal and historic, it survives warmly through the nickname Archie.