Art

Art: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “bear man”
Origin: English
Say it: ART · 1 syllable
Used for: Boys

Usually a short form of Arthur. Arthur's etymology is debated, but a common traditional explanation connects it with Celtic elements interpreted as bear man.

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How popular is Art?

20248.4 per million US babies

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Babies named Art in 202428

2024 rank#3,885 boys

Peak year1881

Total US babies since 18806,113

Art is rising: use over the last five years is 2.0× what it was a decade earlier.

Names like Art

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Arthurmeaning uncertain · Celtic
Arturobear · Spanish
JackGod is gracious · English
Hudsonson of Hudd · English
Jacksonson of Jack · English
Cartercart driver · English
Wyattbrave in war · English
Maverickindependent person · English

Art questions

What does the name Art mean?

Art means "bear man". It comes from English. Usually a short form of Arthur. Arthur's etymology is debated, but a common traditional explanation connects it with Celtic elements interpreted as bear man.

Is Art a boy or girl name?

Art is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Art?

28 US babies were named Art in 2024. Its peak year was 1881.

How do you pronounce Art?

Art is usually pronounced ART.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.