Arthur vs Arch

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 #3,224 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"truly brave, genuinely bold"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Arch Rank #3,224

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #3224 for Arch.

Is Arthur or Arch more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Arch at #3224 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Arch mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Arch means "truly brave, genuinely bold" (Germanic origin).

Are Arthur and Arch boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Arch is primarily a boy name.