Arthur vs Benjamin

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 #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English French

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Arthur Rank #105

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Benjamin mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.