Arthur vs James

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 #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Arthur Rank #105

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and James mean?

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

Are Arthur and James boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.