Arthur vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and John mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and John boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.