Arthur

Meaning of Arthur

This name likely comes from an old Welsh word meaning "bear man" or "noble strength." It's associated with a powerful and heroic figure.

Arthur has Welsh, Celtic roots — browse every Welsh, Celtic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Arthur

Arthur is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #87 in 2025 from #316 in 2000.

Notable people named Arthur

• Arthur Conan Doyle
  Creator of Sherlock Holmes
• Arthur Ashe
  Tennis legend, civil rights activist
• Arthur Miller
  Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright
• Art Garfunkel
  Half of Simon & Garfunkel
• Arthur Blank
  Co-founder of Home Depot

Questions about the name Arthur

What does the name Arthur mean?

Arthur means this name likely comes from an old welsh word meaning "bear man" or "noble strength." it's associated with a powerful and heroic figure, and it comes from Welsh, Celtic origins.

Is Arthur a boy's or a girl's name?

Arthur is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Arthur?

In 2025, Arthur ranked #87 for boys, up from #105 the year before.

When was Arthur most popular?

Arthur peaked at #87 in 2025.