Arthur vs Jordan

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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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Jordan Rank #104

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 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

Jordan ___

  • Jordan Michael
  • Jordan James
  • Jordan Lee
  • Jordan Scott
  • Jordan Alexander
  • Jordan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Jordan

Tyler Ryan Morgan Taylor Cameron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Jordan more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Jordan mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Jordan means "descending" (Arabic origin).

Are Arthur and Jordan boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.

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