Arthur vs Aaron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

English Hebrew Arabic American

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Arthur Rank #105

Aaron Rank #79

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Aaron more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Aaron mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin).

Are Arthur and Aaron boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Aaron is primarily a boy name.