Arthur vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Arthur Rank #105

Richard Rank #232

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Arthur or Richard more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Richard mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Arthur and Richard boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.