Name Meaning & Origin
"A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἄρειος (Áreios), Arius, notably borne by Arius, circa 250–336, a priest in Alexandria, the founder of Arianism."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Arius was a Cyrenaic presbyter and ascetic. He has been regarded as the founder of Arianism, which holds that Jesus Christ was not coeternal with God the Father, but was rather created directly by God the Father before anything else, as the true Firstborn. Arian theology and its doctrine regarding the nature of the Godhead showed a belief in radical subordinationism, a view notably disputed by 4th century figures such as Athanasius of Alexandria.
Arius was a Cyrenaic presbyter and ascetic. He has been regarded as the founder of Arianism, which holds that Jesus Christ was not coeternal with God the Father, but was rather created directly by God the Father before anything else, as the true Firstborn. Arian theology and its doctrine regarding the nature of the Godhead showed a belief in radical subordinationism, a view notably disputed by 4th century figures such as Athanasius of Alexandria.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Arius" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἄρειος (Áreios), Arius, notably borne by Arius, circa 250–336, a priest in Alexandria, the founder of Arianism.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~1,113 people named Arius in the US. Peaked in 2021 with 83 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Arius is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 4. Personality: 1.
Arius is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 96% male and 4% female.
Approximately 1,113 people in the United States are named Arius. The name peaked in 2021 with 83 recorded uses.
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