What does the name Arthur mean?

The name Arthur means "Bear king".

What is the origin of the name Arthur?

Arthur is a name of Celtic origin.

In 2023, 3,318 babies were named Arthur in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Arthur is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 3,318 ↗

All-Time Total: 496,919

Peak Year: 1921

Arthur is of Celtic origin, derived from the Welsh name "Artur," possibly meaning "bear man" or "bear king."

Boy names closely related to Arthur

Theo Miles Milo Ronan Elliot Desmond Leo Theodore

Girl names closely related to Arthur

Isabelle Lyra Isla Phoebe Genevieve Sophie Rose Matilda

Names with similar meaning to Arthur

Art Artie Arturo

Births per year in the United States

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