Arthur vs Alex

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 #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Spanish Russian French

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Arthur Rank #105

Alex Rank #205

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Arthur or Alex more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Alex mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Arthur and Alex boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.