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Artemus vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemus

Boy #5,370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, uninjured"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,370
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Artemus' can be twisted to 'fart'"}

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Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Arthur' can be twisted to 'fart'"}

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Popularity Comparison

Artemus Rank #5,370
Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #5370 for Artemus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemus or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Artemus at #5370 in the United States.

What do Artemus and Arthur mean?

Artemus means "safe, uninjured" (Greek origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Artemus and Arthur boy or girl names?

Artemus is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.

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