Arthur Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Arthur Name at a Glance

Name	Arthur
Meaning	'King John' Arthur, Duke of Britaine.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Arthur Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Arthur means “'King John' Arthur, Duke of Britaine”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Arthur Name Origin

Our database records Arthur under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Arthur a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Arthur is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Arthur

When considering Arthur for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.