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Arthur vs Arturo

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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Arturo

Boy #578 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear king"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#578
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Arturo' can be twisted to 'fart'"}

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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Arturo Rank #578

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #578 for Arturo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Arturo more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Arturo at #578 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Arturo mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Arturo means "bear, bear king" (Celtic origin).

Are Arthur and Arturo boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Arturo is primarily a boy name.

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