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Arturo
BoySpanish, Italian· “uncertain; perhaps 'bear'”
- Meaning
- uncertain; perhaps 'bear' (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Spanish, Italian
- Pronunciation
- ahr-TOO-roh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #627
- US babies 2025
- 446
- Best rank
- #259 (1990)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Arturo
Arturo is often said to mean “uncertain; perhaps 'bear'”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Spanish and Italian roots.
Arturo is the Spanish and Italian form of Arthur. The origin of Arthur is uncertain; some link it to a Celtic word for bear, artos, while others connect it with the Roman family name Artorius. It became famous through King Arthur, the legendary British ruler of Camelot, whose stories spread across medieval Europe. Arturo has long been used in Italy, Spain and Latin America, and famous bearers include the conductor Arturo Toscanini. It sounds warm, strong and a little romantic. Art and Turo are easy nicknames, and it pairs well with classic middle names.
Popularity over time
Arturo first appears in US Social Security records in 1898. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 117 different years, starting in 1900. Its best national rank was #259 in 1990, and the most babies received it in 2005, when 1,093 were named Arturo. In 2025, 446 babies were named Arturo, and it ranked #627 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #592 in 1920, #354 in 1950, #275 in 1980, #291 in 2000, #422 in 2010, and #627 in 2025. Of the 57,082 US boys named Arturo since records began, 18% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 9,882 babies. Since 2010, 8,223 more have been named Arturo.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Saul, Nikolas, Talan, Brayan, and Adan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Arturo ranked highest in Texas, New Mexico, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #303 | 124 |
| New Mexico | #318 | 6 |
| California | #340 | 104 |
| Oregon | #353 | 11 |
| Arizona | #376 | 20 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Arturo is usually pronounced ahr-TOO-roh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ro”.
Middle names for Arturo
A few middle names that flow with Arturo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Arturo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arturo mean?
Arturo is often said to mean “uncertain; perhaps 'bear'”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Spanish and Italian roots.
What is the origin of the name Arturo?
Arturo has Spanish, Italian, and Welsh roots. Arturo is the Spanish and Italian form of Arthur.
Is Arturo a popular name?
Yes. Arturo ranked #627 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Arturo a boy or girl name?
Arturo is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Arturo?
Arturo is usually pronounced ahr-TOO-roh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings