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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Manly, virile
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- ar-SEN-ee-oh
Arsenio is a Greek name meaning "manly, virile," pronounced ar-SEN-ee-oh. It has a bold, rhythmic four-syllable sound that stands out from the shorter names most families reach for today.
Meaning & Origin of Arsenio
Meaning: Manly, virile.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Arsenio
ar-SEN-ee-ohIPA /ɑːrˈsɛnioʊ/
Popularity of Arsenio
Arsenio peaked at #479 in 1989, when 397 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #5663, with just 16 babies, so a child named Arsenio today would be very unlikely to share the name with classmates.
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These names have followed a similar path to Arsenio in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Arsenio mean?
Manly, virile. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Arsenio?
Arsenio is pronounced ar-SEN-ee-oh (IPA: /ɑːrˈsɛnioʊ/).
Is Arsenio a popular name right now?
Arsenio peaked at #479 in 1989 and is ranked #5663 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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