Arthur vs Liam

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 #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Arthur Rank #105

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Liam mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Arthur and Liam boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.