Arcadius
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Arcadius is a Ancient Greek name meaning “of Arcadia”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Arcadius
Arcadius is a name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the word Arkadios, which denotes a person from Arcadia. The region of Arcadia was traditionally associated with a pastoral, idyllic lifestyle in Greek mythology and literature. Historically, the name is best known as the regnal title of the first Eastern Roman Emperor, Arcadius, who ruled during the late fourth and early fifth centuries. It remains a historical name that captures the classical legacy of the Peloponnese region.
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Gender Usage of the Name Arcadius
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Arcadius is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Arcadius
Overall PopularityMethodology
Arcadius is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | — |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.49M births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.12M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Arcadius ranked #10,894 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Arcadius has only limited historical records in official lists.
Historically, its best recorded position was #3,945 in 2017. Its lowest recorded position was #10,894 in 2025. Over the last 9 years (2016–2025) the name fell -3980 places (from #6,914 to #10,894). Overall the ranking record is brief (only 3 years in the dataset).
Name StyleMethodology
Arcadius is classified as Modern Boy Names because its peak occurs in 2025 and 69% of its lifetime volume falls within the recent period.Characteristics of the Name Arcadius
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 4 syllables — Four-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- A — Boy Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Arcadius utilizes a four-syllable pattern with a stately primary stress, projecting an Elegant & Timeless impression. It is historically linked to Arcadius, the emperor of the Byzantine Empire. The weight of this historical association reinforces its refined and classical nature.
Middle Names For Arcadius
Middle name suggestions for ArcadiusMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Arcadius is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Arcadius Jacob · Arcadius Jason · Arcadius Jesus · Arcadius Jerry · Arcadius Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Arcadius
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Arkadius
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Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Arkadius · Arkadiusz · Arcadio · View all 4 names
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Arthur · Oliver · Andre · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names
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Dictionary & Etymology of “Arcadius”
Dictionary Meaning of "Arcadius"Methodology
A male given name from Ancient Greek, of mostly historical use. Seen slightly more commonly as Arcade, from French
Examples
- Enter Arcadius and Polidora
Translations
The name Arcadius has 12 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as male given name, etc..
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How to Spell Arcadius in ASL
- A
- r
- c
- a
- d
- i
- u
- s
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