Arthur vs Robert

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 #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Arthur Rank #105

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Robert mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Arthur and Robert boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.