Arthur vs Artemus

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 #5,370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"safe, uninjured"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

12 High Risk

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Arthur Rank #105

Artemus Rank #5,370

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #5370 for Artemus.

Is Arthur or Artemus more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Artemus at #5370 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Artemus mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Artemus means "safe, uninjured" (Greek origin).

Are Arthur and Artemus boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Artemus is primarily a boy name.