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Arthur

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Pronounced AR-thur /ˈɑːr.θər/High

Meaning: Arthur is a classic name usually tied to Celtic artos ('bear'), possibly with a 'king' sense, or to the Roman family name Artorius. Famed through King Arthur of legend, it is strongly a boy's name, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A legendary classic: Arthur means 'bear,' the name of the once and future king (said 'AR-thur'). Strongly a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumCeltic, Latin
MeaningArthur is a classic name usually tied to Celtic artos ('bear'), possibly with a 'king' sense, or to the Roman family name Artorius. Famed through King Arthur of legend, it is strongly a boy's name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12265 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1928
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192818802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a name, Arthur comes from Celtic artos ('bear'), possibly a 'bear-king', or the Roman Artorius. Its fame rests on the legendary King Arthur. Used here for a girl, it is strongly a boy's name, which we note (said 'AR-thur').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S., against overwhelmingly heavier boys' use. Very rare for girls, classic, and legendary.

Did you know? Arthur is tied to Celtic artos, 'bear', and immortalized by King Arthur of legend. It's used here for a girl, though it is strongly a boys' name, which we note (said 'AR-thur').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Arthur — Celtic 'bear'/Roman Artorius; strongly a boy's name

Variations

ArtherArturArturo

Nicknames

ArtieArtThur

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arthur mean?

Arthur is usually tied to Celtic 'bear' (or a 'bear-king'), or to the Roman Artorius — the name of the legendary King Arthur.

How do you pronounce Arthur?

It's said AR-thur /ˈɑːr.θər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arthur a boy or girl name?

Arthur is strongly a boy's name; its use here for a girl is very rare, which we note.

How popular is Arthur?

Arthur is very rare for girls in the U.S. and common for boys.

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