Arthur
Arthur is a boys' name of Celtic origin meaning “bear, noble, courageous.” It ranked #120 in the United States in 2025. Arthur has deep roots in Celtic and Arthurian legend as the name of the legendary British king.
how do you pronounce Arthur?
AR-thur
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what does Arthur mean?
The name Arthur means “bear, noble, courageous.” It comes from the Celtic language tradition.
Arthur has deep roots in Celtic and Arthurian legend as the name of the legendary British king. After decades of dormancy, it has surged back as part of the vintage name revival, particularly in Europe.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #120 |
| 2023 | #134 |
| 2022 | #150 |
| 2021 | #168 |
| 2020 | #198 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Arthur?
- King Arthur (legendary British monarch)
- Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes creator)
- Arthur Miller (American playwright)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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