Arthur vs Leo

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 #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

English Italian German French American Spanish

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Arthur Rank #105

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Leo mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Arthur and Leo boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.