Arthur vs Theo

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 #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

English Greek French German American

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Theo mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Arthur and Theo boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.