Arbor vs Dewey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arbor

Boy #3,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bower, canopy of branches"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,673
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Arb

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Popularity Comparison

Arbor Rank #3,673
Dewey Rank #3,607

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 vs #3673 for Arbor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arbor ___

  • Arbor James
  • Arbor Cole
  • Arbor Lee
  • Arbor Grey
  • Arbor Oak
  • Arbor Stone

Dewey ___

  • Dewey James
  • Dewey Wayne
  • Dewey Lee
  • Dewey Ray
  • Dewey Grant
  • Dewey Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arbor

Ember River Sage Forrest Briar

If you choose Dewey

Louie Rudy Huey Nellie Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arbor or Dewey more popular?

Dewey is more popular, ranked #3607 compared to Arbor at #3673 in the United States.

What do Arbor and Dewey mean?

Arbor means "bower, canopy of branches" (Latin origin). Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Arbor and Dewey boy or girl names?

Arbor is primarily a boy name. Dewey is primarily a boy name.

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