Arthur vs Ashton

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 #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Ashton Rank #188

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Arthur or Ashton more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Ashton mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Arthur and Ashton boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.