Arthur vs Jacob

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 #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

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Arthur Rank #105

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Jacob mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and Jacob boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.