Arthur vs Oliver

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 #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

English French Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Oliver mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Arthur and Oliver boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.