Arthur vs Holden

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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Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#281
Total SSA Count
1,205
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Holdy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Holden Rank #281

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #281 for Holden.

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

Holden ___

  • Holden James
  • Holden Cole
  • Holden William
  • Holden Thomas
  • Holden Gray
  • Holden Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Holden

Hudson Parker Wren Sloane Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Holden more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Holden mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Arthur and Holden boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.

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