Arthur
Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings
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Balanced and versatile
Balanced rhythm
Consonant-rich and crisp
Challenging pronunciation
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How does Arthur compare to the average name?
Arthur is harder than average by 3.0 points.
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Names related to Arthur (root: arth
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Arthur belongs to a family of 10 related names.
noun 1. elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
noun 2. a legendary king of the Britons (possibly based on a historical figure in the 6th century but the story has been retold too many times to be sure); said to have led the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot
A male given name from the Celtic languages.; A surname originating as a patronymic.
Etymology: From the name of the legendary king, from Middle English Arthure, from Medieval Latin Arthurus, probably from Middle Welsh arth (“bear”). Other suggestions include Old Welsh arth (“bear”) and ur (“man”), or a Latinized (Romano-British) name; compare Latin Artorius, itself possibly of Etruscan origin, or more likely Messapic-Illyrian related to Proto-Albanian *artsa (“bear”).
a male given name; King Arthur
Etymology: Equivalent to English Arthur, used in France since the Middle Ages.
a male given name from English
Etymology: Borrowed from English in the 18th century.
a male given name, equivalent to English Arthur
a male given name from English
Etymology: Ultimately from Middle French Arthur.
a male given name from English
Etymology: Borrowed from English in the 19th century.
a male given name from English
Etymology: From English.
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Dynamic personalities who thrive on change, freedom, and new experiences.
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Sound Composition
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Numerology Breakdown
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Arthur Balfour
British Prime Minister, Conservative politician, and statesman (1848-1930)
Born: 1848
Arthur Segal
Romanian artist (1875-1944)
Born: 1875
Arthur Ehrhardt
SS officer (1896–1971)
Born: 1896
Q493
French poet (1854–1891)
Born: 1854
Country | Gender | Rank | Years |
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Australia | boy | #51 | 2019-2019 |
Belgium | boy | #1 | 2018-2018 |
Canada | boy | #88 | 2017-2017 |
Denmark | boy | #17 | 2018-2018 |
France | boy | #7 | 2018-2018 |
Ireland | boy | #80 | 2019-2019 |
Netherlands | boy | #126 | 2019-2019 |
New Zealand | boy | #35 | 2019-2019 |
Portugal | boy | #86 | 2017-2017 |
Switzerland | boy | #42 | 2018-2018 |
United Kingdom | boy | #7 | 2018-2018 |
United States | boy | #230 | 2018-2018 |
United States | girl | #904 | 1937-1937 |
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Showing top 10 countries by ranking (lower rank = more popular)