Arthur vs Darthula

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Darthula

Girl #24,241 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"daughter of the wave or flood"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,241
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Darla, Thula, Dara

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Darthula Rank #24,241

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #24241 for Darthula.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arthur ___

  • Arthur James
  • Arthur William
  • Arthur Henry
  • Arthur Frederick
  • Arthur George
  • Arthur Edmund

Darthula ___

  • Darthula Rose
  • Darthula Fiona
  • Darthula Maeve
  • Darthula Siobhan
  • Darthula Grace
  • Darthula Aoife

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Darthula

Deirdre Niamh Fionnuala Caoilfhinn Fergus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Darthula more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Darthula at #24241 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Darthula mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Darthula means "daughter of the wave or flood" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Arthur and Darthula boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Darthula is primarily a girl name.

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