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Arthur
BoyMeaning of Arthur: Celtic: 'bear man'
Arthur is a boy's name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is climbing quickly in the charts right now — 95th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 4th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#95
3,847 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#4
3,368 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
551,930
First recorded 1880 · peak 1921
Trend
rising
Style: trending
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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