Arthur: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “meaning uncertain”
- Origin
- Celtic
- Say it
- AR-thər · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Boys
Probably from a Celtic name, though its exact origin is disputed; proposals include a connection with Welsh arth 'bear'. Strongly associated with the legendary King Arthur. The origin of this name is not settled among etymologists.
How popular is Arthur?
Babies named Arthur in 20243,325
2024 rank#105 boys
Peak year1881
Total US babies since 1880548,057
Arthur is rising: use over the last five years is 3.2× what it was a decade earlier.
Names like Arthur
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
Arthur questions
What does the name Arthur mean?
Arthur means "meaning uncertain". It comes from Celtic. Probably from a Celtic name, though its exact origin is disputed; proposals include a connection with Welsh arth 'bear'. Strongly associated with the legendary King Arthur.
Is Arthur a boy or girl name?
Arthur is mainly a boy's name in US records (99% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Arthur?
3,325 US babies were named Arthur in 2024. Its peak year was 1881.
How do you pronounce Arthur?
Arthur is usually pronounced AR-thər.
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.