Arthur vs Roman

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 #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Latin English Polish Russian French

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Roman mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Arthur and Roman boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.