Archelaus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Archelaus Name at a Glance

Name	Archelaus
Meaning	ruler of the people. Archelaus was one of the sons of King Herod the Great, mentioned in the New Testament. Became popular again in the 19th century.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Archelaus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Archelaus means “ruler of the people. Archelaus was one of the sons of King Herod the Great, mentioned in the New Testament. Became popular again in the 19th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Archelaus Name Origin

Our database records Archelaus under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Archelaus a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Archelaus is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Archelaus

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