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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Arceus — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Arcelio|Arch
MythologicalBoy→ Stable

Arceus

AR-see-us · 3 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9902 in 2022

Peak: #9902 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9902 in 2022

Peak: #9902 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
MythologicalGreek RootModern InventionLegendary3-syllableStrongMasculineCelestial FeelGamingUniqueRising Trend
Character
divine masterycelestial powersovereign authoritymythic presencetranscendent strength
STRONG
High confidence

Arceus is a Mythological boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Arceus at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'arkhē' (origin/rule); primarily known as the Legendary Pokémon of creation. Modern invented name with classical roots.
Language root:Ancient Greek · Pokémon franchise
Peak rank:#9902 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AceusAethusAzeusAureliusArgus
Similar Style
Orion◈Atlas◈Phoenix◈TheronCassian◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arceus
LysanderCaspian◈Orion◈Kai◈EzraMilo◈LeoNova◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Arceus · Overview
Summary

Arceus is a Mythological boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 3/100 → Stable

Strengths
Mythological · Modern character
Arceus carries a bold, cool, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
arceus.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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