George vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
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

George Rank #123
Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Arthur mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are George and Arthur boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.

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