Arthur vs Anthony

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 #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

English Italian Spanish French Irish

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Arthur Rank #105

Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Anthony mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Arthur and Anthony boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.