Artur

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-toor /ˈɑr.tʊr/Medium

Meaning: European form of Arthur — possibly from Celtic artos, 'bear', or Roman Artorius; etymology debatedMedium

In 30 seconds: The Continental Arthur: Artur is the European 'bear-king' — legendary, strong, and noble (pianist Artur Rubinstein). Classic with an Old-World ring.

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Origin MediumCeltic, Latin

MeaningEuropean form of Arthur — possibly from Celtic artos, 'bear', or Roman Artorius; etymology debated

U.S. rank (2025)#4148 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 857

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

Artur is the European form of Arthur — possibly from Celtic artos, 'bear' (so 'bear-king'), or the Roman family name Artorius (the etymology is debated, which we note). The legendary king's name, it's classic across Germany, Poland, Portugal, and beyond.

In the U.S. it appears in European families. Rare, bear-king at the (likely) root, and noble.

Did you know? Arthur — the legendary king — may come from Celtic artos, 'bear', or the Roman Artorius; Artur is its form across Germany, Poland, Portugal, and Russia.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Artur — etymology debated

Variations

ArthurArturoArtus

Nicknames

Art

Famous Bearers

★Artur Rubinstein (1887-1982)
Polish-American classical pianist widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century
★Artur Pizarro (1968-)
Portuguese classical pianist known for his recordings of Romantic repertoire
★Artur Boruc (1980-)
Polish professional goalkeeper who played for Celtic, Southampton, and the Polish national team

If you like Artur…

Arthur— the English form

Arturo— the Spanish/Italian form

Aven— a fellow Celtic choice

Austyn— shares Artur's Latin roots

Alain— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Artur mean?

Artur is the European Arthur — possibly 'bear' (Celtic) or from Roman Artorius; the etymology is debated.

How do you pronounce Artur?

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

Is Artur a boy or girl name?

Artur is a boy's name.

How popular is Artur?

Artur is a rare name in the U.S.