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At a Glance: Name: Arbor – Meaning: tree – Origin: Latin – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: AR-ber
Arbor is a Latin name meaning "tree," pronounced AR-ber. It's a short, two-syllable name with a clear, easy-to-say sound, and its meaning is simple and recognizable to anyone who hears it.
Meaning & Origin of Arbor
Meaning: Tree.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Arbor
Phonetic: AR-ber IPA: /ˈɑːrbər/
Popularity of Arbor
Arbor ranked #3596 in the U.S. in 2024, with 31 babies given the name that year. Its highest rank came just a few years earlier, at #3585 in 2021, also with 31 babies, so it has held steady in the same range.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Arbor mean?
Tree. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Arbor)
How do you pronounce Arbor?
Arbor is pronounced AR-ber (IPA: /ˈɑːrbər/).
Is Arbor a popular name right now?
Arbor is near its all-time peak (#3585 in 2021), ranked #3596 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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