Elliot vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Elliot Rank #150
Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Arthur mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Elliot and Arthur boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.

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