Artis vs Lavern

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artis

Boy #5,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear man, noble bear"

Origin: Celtic (Artos)

Cultural Roots

American African-American Lithuanian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,036
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Art

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Lavern

Boy #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,147
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vern, La

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Artis Rank #5,036
Lavern Rank #4,147

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 vs #5036 for Artis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artis ___

  • Artis James
  • Artis Lee
  • Artis Ray
  • Artis Wayne
  • Artis Dean
  • Artis Cole

Lavern ___

  • Lavern James
  • Lavern Eugene
  • Lavern Frederick
  • Lavern Thomas
  • Lavern Raymond
  • Lavern Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artis

Otis Curtis Doris Arlene Morris

If you choose Lavern

Verdell Delroy Shirley Maxine Darlene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artis or Lavern more popular?

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 compared to Artis at #5036 in the United States.

What do Artis and Lavern mean?

Artis means "bear man, noble bear" (Celtic (Artos) origin). Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin).

Are Artis and Lavern boy or girl names?

Artis is primarily a boy name. Lavern is primarily a boy name.

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