Artis

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-tiss /ˈɑr.tɪs/High

Meaning: From an Arthur-derived name ('bear' or 'noble'), and/or echoing 'art/artist' (Latin ars); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Bear-strong and artful: Artis echoes Arthur ('bear') and 'art/artist'. Vintage, soulful, and warm.

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Origin LowCeltic, Latin

MeaningFrom an Arthur-derived name ('bear' or 'noble'), and/or echoing 'art/artist' (Latin ars); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4871 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1951

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,377

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Artis comes from an Arthur-derived name — possibly Celtic artos, 'bear', or 'noble' — and also echoes 'art, artist' (Latin ars; routes layered, which we note). A vintage, soulful name.

It registers thinly today. Rare, a-bear-or-art at the root, and soulful.

Did you know? Artis ties to Arthur ('bear' or 'noble', Celtic) and echoes 'art/artist' (Latin ars) — a vintage, soulful name (jazz drummer Artis Joyce; football's Artis Hicks).

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Artis — routes layered

Variations

ArthusArtise

Nicknames

Art

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Artis mean?

Artis echoes Arthur ('bear/noble') and 'art/artist'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Artis?

It's said AR-tiss /ˈɑr.tɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Artis a boy or girl name?

Artis is a boy's name.

How popular is Artis?

Artis is a rare name in the U.S.