Arthur vs Simon

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 #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Simon Rank #251

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Arthur or Simon more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Simon mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and Simon boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.