Archippus
/AE-R-K-IH-P-AH-S/
From Greek arkhi- ('chief', 'master') and hippos ('horse'), meaning 'master of horses' or 'chief horseman'. Paul addresses Archippus in both Colossians (4:17) and Philemon (v. 2), calling him a 'fellow soldier', which gives this martial Greek name warm New Testament resonance.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Archippus is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “From Greek arkhi- ('chief', 'master') and hippos ('horse'), meaning 'master of horses' or 'chief horseman'. Paul addresses Archippus in both Colossians (4:17) and Philemon (v. 2), calling him a 'fellow soldier', which gives this martial Greek name warm New Testament resonance.”.
Archippus is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "From Greek arkhi- ('chief', 'master') and hippos ('horse'), meaning 'master of horses' or 'chief horseman'. Paul addresses Archippus in both Colossians (4:17) and Philemon (v. 2), calling him a 'fellow soldier', which gives this martial Greek name warm New Testament resonance." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among European, Greek families, Archippus carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Archippus
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Archippus lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Archippus's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Archippus's saint & feast day →What does Archippus's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Archippus resonates in either tradition.
Archippus's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Archippus's full reading →
Does Archippus go with your family's names?
Archippus breaks into 7 sounds: /AE-R-K-IH-P-AH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Archippus sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Archippus beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Archippus — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Archippus
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From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Archippus
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Common questions about Archippus
What does the name Archippus mean?
Archippus means "From Greek arkhi- ('chief', 'master') and hippos ('horse'), meaning 'master of horses' or 'chief horseman'. Paul addresses Archippus in both Colossians (4:17) and Philemon (v. 2), calling him a 'fellow soldier', which gives this martial Greek name warm New Testament resonance.." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Archippus a boy or girl name?
Archippus is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Archippus?
Archippus is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
Is Archippus a Christian name?
Yes. Archippus is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Archippus mean in Greek?
Archippus originates from Greek, where it means "From Greek arkhi- ('chief', 'master') and hippos ('horse'), meaning 'master of horses' or 'chief horseman'. Paul addresses Archippus in both Colossians (4:17) and Philemon (v. 2), calling him a 'fellow soldier', which gives this martial Greek name warm New Testament resonance.."
What are common nicknames for Archippus?
Common short forms of Archippus include Arci.
What is the numerology of Archippus?
Archippus has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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