Ethan vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Ethan Rank #19

Arthur Rank #105

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Ethan or Arthur more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Arthur mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Ethan and Arthur boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.