Arthur vs Ashan

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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Ashan

Boy #12,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smoke, smoky"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,285
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Ashan Rank #12,285

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #12285 for Ashan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Ashan more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Ashan at #12285 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Ashan mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Ashan means "smoke, smoky" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and Ashan boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Ashan is primarily a boy name.

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