Arthur vs Austin

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 #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Arthur Rank #105

Austin Rank #107

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #107 for Austin.

Is Arthur or Austin more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Austin mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin).

Are Arthur and Austin boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Austin is primarily a boy name.