Arthur vs Malachi

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 #149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"messenger of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Irish Christian

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Malachi Rank #149

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #149 for Malachi.

Is Arthur or Malachi more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Malachi at #149 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Malachi mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Malachi means "messenger of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and Malachi boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Malachi is primarily a boy name.