Arthur vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Ao Rank #14,516

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Ao more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Ao mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Arthur and Ao boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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