John vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

✓ 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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John Rank #21

Arthur Rank #105

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is John or Arthur more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do John and Arthur mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are John and Arthur boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.