Arthur vs Dee

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

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

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Dee

Girl #24,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Goddess; holy one (river name)"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,389
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Dee' rhymes with 'pee'"}

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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Dee Rank #24,389

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #24389 for Dee.

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

Dee ___

  • Dee Marie
  • Dee Ann
  • Dee Louise
  • Dee Elizabeth
  • Dee Rose
  • Dee Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Dee

Kay Jay Bea Mae Lee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Dee more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Dee at #24389 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Dee mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Dee means "Goddess; holy one (river name)" (Celtic origin).

Are Arthur and Dee boy or girl names?

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

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