Arthur vs Paul

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 #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

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Arthur Rank #105

Paul Rank #264

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Arthur or Paul more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Paul mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Arthur and Paul boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.