What origin is the name Armstrong?

Armstrong comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Armstrong a popular name?

Armstrong is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Armstrong?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Armstrong — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Armstrong

Q: Is Armstrong a rare name?

Yes. Armstrong does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Armstrong

Armstrong

Boy

english

2 syllables

Armstrong is an english boy's name meaning "An English surname and given name that literally means strong-armed. It symbolizes physical power and resilience.".

The meaning of Armstrong is "An English surname and given name that literally means strong-armed. It symbolizes physical power and resilience." — a boy name of english origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English surname and given name that literally means strong-armed. It symbolizes physical power and resilience.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Armstrong

Very rare in US records

What does Armstrong mean?

Armstrong is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English surname and given name that literally means strong-armed. It symbolizes physical power and resilience.".

Is Armstrong a rare name?

Yes. Armstrong does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Armstrong

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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