Arnulfo

Arnulfo - A very unique male name

Arnulfo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #1105. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Arnulfo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Arnulfo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Arnulfo. The baby boy name Arnulfo was given to 12 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2903 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 122,190 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Arnulfo peaked in popularity 77 years ago in 1949 on position 603.

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Arnulfo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Arnulfo is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,011 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,600.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Arnulfo is where you live.

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Arnulfo origin and meaning

Germanic, via Spanish

Eagle wolf

Arnulfo is the Spanish form of the Germanic name Arnulf, from arn, 'eagle', and wulf, 'wolf' — eagle wolf. It is a long-established name in Spanish-speaking communities and has been in the US data since 1913, peaking in 1992. It remains a steady, community-rooted name rather than a fashionable one.

Attested etymology

Arnulfo is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Arnulfo, pop culture references for the name Arnulfo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Arnulfo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Arnulfo, sorted by popularity.

Arnold / Arnoldo / Arnaldo / Arnel / Arnell /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Arnulfo

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Arnulfo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Arnulfo?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ahr-NOOL-foh · /ɑːrˈnuːlfoʊ/

Around the world

• Arnulfo (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish.
• Arnulf (German) — The Germanic original of the name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Arnulf — The Germanic form.
• Arnoldo — A related Spanish name; a separate established name.

Famous bearers

• Arnulfo Arias — Panamanian statesman and three-time president of Panama (1901–1988) Historical

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Eagle-wolf in Spanish form — traditional, strong and rooted in Spanish-speaking family history.