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David vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Arthur Rank #105

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #105 for Arthur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Arthur more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do David and Arthur mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are David and Arthur boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.

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