Arthur
Boy name · Celtic · pronounced AR-thur
Verified name
What does Arthur mean?
Bear king
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 87 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 5 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Art, Artie
Variant: Artur, Arturo
Related: Artemis, Artur
Using Arthur across cultures
Legendary king name central to British folklore.
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