# Arthur: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Arthur meaning: "Bear — the legendary king" (Celtic origin). Boy name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Arthur

 

★ #5 in England & Wales, 2025 

    
 
Quick answer — What does Arthur mean? 

 
Arthur is a boy name of Celtic origin, meaning "Bear — the legendary king". It ranked 5th in the ONS boys' baby name list for England and Wales in 2025. It's commonly grouped as a vintage, classic name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Arthur under vintage, classic names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Bear — the legendary king   Origin Celtic   Name family    [Celtic & Welsh](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/celtic-welsh/)     Gender Boy   Style vintage, classic   UK rank (2025) 
#5 (ONS)       
## Names similar to Arthur

 

Sharing at least one style with Arthur — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Oscar ](/tools/baby-name-finder/oscar/)[ Theodore ](/tools/baby-name-finder/theodore/)[ Felix ](/tools/baby-name-finder/felix/)[ Tobias ](/tools/baby-name-finder/tobias/)[ Reuben ](/tools/baby-name-finder/reuben/)[ Muhammad ](/tools/baby-name-finder/muhammad/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Arthur's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Florence ](/tools/baby-name-finder/florence/)[ Evelyn ](/tools/baby-name-finder/evelyn/)[ Phoebe ](/tools/baby-name-finder/phoebe/)     
## Questions about the name Arthur

    What does the name Arthur mean?   
 Arthur is of Celtic origin and means "Bear — the legendary king". 

   Is Arthur a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Yes — Arthur was the 5th most popular boys' name in England and Wales in 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (the latest published data). Rankings update yearly; we refresh this page when ONS releases new figures. 

   What names are similar to Arthur?   
 Names with a similar style to Arthur include Oscar, Theodore, Felix, Tobias. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.