Arthur vs Jack

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 #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Jack mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and Jack boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.