Origin and Meaning of the Name Arthur
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Celtic
Usage:
English
Meaning:
The meaning of the name Arthur is unclear. The name may be derived from the Old English word for "bear" or from the Irish word for "stone." King Arthur was a British king of the 5th or 6th Century.
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2008 Rank:
363
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2007 Rank:
374
2006 Rank:
377
2005 Rank:
355
2004 Rank:
357
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