Arthur vs Jordan

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 #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

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Arthur Rank #105

Jordan Rank #104

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Jordan more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Jordan mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and Jordan boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.