Arthur vs Edward

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 #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

English German Spanish French Irish

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Arthur Rank #105

Edward Rank #228

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Arthur or Edward more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Edward mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Arthur and Edward boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.