Arthur vs Dylan

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 #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Dylan mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Arthur and Dylan boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.