Arthur vs Archer

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 #115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who shoots with a bow and arrow"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Archer Rank #115

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #115 for Archer.

Is Arthur or Archer more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Archer at #115 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Archer mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Archer means "one who shoots with a bow and arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Arthur and Archer boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Archer is primarily a boy name.