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Artorius

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Pronounced ar-TOR-ee-us /ɑrˈtɔr.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: From the Roman gens name Artorius — the likely root of Arthur; its own meaning is uncertain (sometimes linked to the Celtic arto, 'bear'); we note the legendLow

In 30 seconds: A Roman family name; the root of Arthur: Artorius is Latin. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ar-TOR-ee-us').

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MeaningFrom the Roman gens name Artorius — the likely root of Arthur; its own meaning is uncertain (sometimes linked to the Celtic arto, 'bear'); we note the legend

U.S. rank (2024)#9018 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 71

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

Artorius comes from the Roman gens name Artorius — the likely root of Arthur; its own meaning is uncertain (sometimes linked to the Celtic arto, 'bear'; we note the legend). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ar-TOR-ee-us').

In the U.S. it appears as a classical/Arthurian revival name. Rare, the-root-of-Arthur at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Artorius is a Roman family name — the likely root of Arthur — its own meaning uncertain (sometimes linked to the Celtic arto, 'bear') — a lyrical, classic name (we note the legend; said 'ar-TOR-ee-us').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Artorius — Roman; meaning uncertain

Variations

ArthurArtorioArtur

Nicknames

Art

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Artorius mean?

Artorius is a Roman family name — the likely root of Arthur; its own meaning is uncertain (sometimes linked to 'bear'), so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Artorius?

It's said ar-TOR-ee-us /rtr.i.s/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Artorius a boy or girl name?

Artorius is a boy's name.

How popular is Artorius?

Artorius is a very rare name in the U.S.