Arthur vs Bryson

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 #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Bryson Rank #147

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #147 for Bryson.

Is Arthur or Bryson more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Bryson at #147 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Bryson mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Arthur and Bryson boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.