Arend is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German element "arand," which means "eagle power." It is composed of two elements: "ari" meaning "eagle" and "-rand" signifying "shield." The name Arend was popular among the Frisians, a Germanic tribe who lived in what is now the Netherlands. In some instances, Arend may also have been derived from the Old Norse name Árni, which means "eaglet.
The name Arend experienced peaks of popularity between 1974 and 1978 with a high of 12 births in 1977.