Arthur vs River

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 #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

River Rank #112

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #112 for River.

Is Arthur or River more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Arthur and River mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Arthur and River boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.