Arthur vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Jackson mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Arthur and Jackson boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.