Arthur vs Colt

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 #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Arthur Rank #105

Colt Rank #276

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #276 for Colt.

Is Arthur or Colt more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Colt mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Arthur and Colt boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.