Arthur vs Brooks

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 #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

American British

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Brooks mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Arthur and Brooks boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.