Arthur vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Ian mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Arthur and Ian boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.