Arthur vs Thomas

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 #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English French German Spanish Irish

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Thomas mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Arthur and Thomas boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.