Arthur vs Eli

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 #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Arthur Rank #105

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Eli mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and Eli boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.