Arthur vs Max

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 #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Max Rank #175

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #175 for Max.

Is Arthur or Max more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Max mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Arthur and Max boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.