Arthur vs Adam

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 #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Arthur Rank #105

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Adam mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Arthur and Adam boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.