Artur vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Artur Rank #4,420
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artur or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Artur at #4420 in the United States.

What do Artur and Theodore mean?

Artur means "bear king" (Celtic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Artur and Theodore boy or girl names?

Artur is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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