Artur vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artur

Boy #4,420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear king"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Polish Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,420
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Arty

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Artur Rank #4,420
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4420 for Artur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artur ___

  • Artur Henrique
  • Artur Miguel
  • Artur Luis
  • Artur Rafael
  • Artur Marcos
  • Artur Filipe

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artur or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Artur at #4420 in the United States.

What do Artur and James mean?

Artur means "bear king" (Celtic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Artur and James boy or girl names?

Artur is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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