Arthur vs August

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 #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and August mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Arthur and August boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.