Samuel vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Arthur' can be twisted to 'fart'"}

Samuel Rank #17

Arthur Rank #105

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Samuel or Arthur more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Arthur mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Samuel and Arthur boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.