Arthur vs Hayden

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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Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#154
Total SSA Count
2,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hay, Hayes

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Hayden Rank #154

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #154 for Hayden.

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

Hayden ___

  • Hayden James
  • Hayden Michael
  • Hayden William
  • Hayden Cole
  • Hayden Luke
  • Hayden Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Hayden

Logan Kylie Paige Cameron Brayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Hayden more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Hayden mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Arthur and Hayden boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.

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