Arthur vs Eli

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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Eli

Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#92
Total SSA Count
3,723
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #105 for Arthur.

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

Eli ___

  • Eli James
  • Eli Thomas
  • Eli Noah
  • Eli Samuel
  • Eli Aaron
  • Eli David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Eli

Noah Caleb Elijah Isaac Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Eli mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and Eli boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.

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