Arthur vs David

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 #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

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Arthur Rank #105

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and David mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Arthur and David boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.