Arsen

A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning masculine and strong; a form of arsenio.

Babies a year
31
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#4275
4 babies

Arsen by the numbers

In 2025, 4 babies in England and Wales were named Arsen. In the US, 31 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.

Its American peak was 36 babies in 2015, making it a 2010s name.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Arsen. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Ardeneagle valley; a place name346 in the US (2017)
  • Arjenbright spear; related to Adriaan29 in the US (2017)
  • ArmenArmenian; relating to Armenia21 in the US (2017)
  • Arlen44 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Aren49 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Arien38 in the US (2017)

Sounds like Arsen

Names that are said the same way as Arsen, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.

Other names that mean strength

Like Arsen, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
  • Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
  • Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
  • GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
  • Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
  • Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)

Names about as common as Arsen

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