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Arthur

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Meaning

"Bear Man"

Name associated with Brittonic legend; etymology is debated, with proposed Celtic and Latin derivations lacking consensus.

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Popularity History of Arthur

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#12265Ranked in 2024

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Arthur was nationally ranked in 2024.

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entered the rankings in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Arthur Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Arthur

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Famous Arthurs

  • K
    King Arthur
    Legendary British king of medieval romance and myth
  • A
    Arthur Conan Doyle
    Scottish novelist and creator of Sherlock Holmes

Quick Facts

OriginCeltic, Latin
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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