Alberto vs Arturo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arturo

Boy #578 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear king"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#578
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Art, Arto, Turo

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Alberto Rank #749
Arturo Rank #578

Arturo is more popular, ranked #578 vs #749 for Alberto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alberto ___

  • Alberto Jose
  • Alberto Miguel
  • Alberto Luis
  • Alberto Carlos
  • Alberto Antonio
  • Alberto Rafael

Arturo ___

  • Arturo Miguel
  • Arturo Carlos
  • Arturo Javier
  • Arturo Luis
  • Arturo Rafael
  • Arturo Ernesto

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alberto

Sofia Isabella Marco Diego Valentina

If you choose Arturo

Mateo Sebastián Valentina Isabel Rodrigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alberto or Arturo more popular?

Arturo is more popular, ranked #578 compared to Alberto at #749 in the United States.

What do Alberto and Arturo mean?

Alberto means "noble, bright" (Germanic origin). Arturo means "bear, bear king" (Celtic origin).

Are Alberto and Arturo boy or girl names?

Alberto is primarily a boy name. Arturo is primarily a boy name.

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