Michael vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Italian French 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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Michael Rank #18

Arthur Rank #105

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Michael or Arthur more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Michael and Arthur mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Michael and Arthur boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.