Arthur vs Atticus

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 #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

English American classical

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Atticus Rank #277

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #277 for Atticus.

Is Arthur or Atticus more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Atticus mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Arthur and Atticus boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.