Arthur vs Peter

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 #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Arthur Rank #105

Peter Rank #192

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Arthur or Peter more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Peter mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Arthur and Peter boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.