Arturo

Meaning of Arturo

Arturo likely means "bear man" or "noble bear," connecting strength and nobility.

Arturo has Celtic roots — browse every Celtic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Arturo

Arturo has cooled off, slipping to #627 in 2025, down from a peak of #284 in 2001.

Notable people named Arturo

• Arturo Sandoval
  Cuban-American jazz trumpeter
• Arturo Toscanini
  Italian orchestral conductor
• Arturo Pérez-Reverte
  Spanish novelist and journalist
• Arturo Gatti
  Italian-Canadian professional boxer
• Arturo Uslar Pietri
  Venezuelan intellectual and writer

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Questions about the name Arturo

What does the name Arturo mean?

Arturo means arturo likely means "bear man" or "noble bear," connecting strength and nobility, and it comes from Celtic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Arturo?

In 2025, Arturo ranked #627 for boys, down from #576 the year before.

When was Arturo most popular?

Arturo peaked at #284 in 2001.