Bear or noble
Artur is the Central and Eastern European variation of Arthur. While its exact etymology is debated, it most likely derives from the Celtic elements 'artos' meaning bear and 'viros' meaning man, or 'rigos' meaning king.
Less common today
Artur isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,718 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Polish-American classical pianist
Classical pianist and composer
Unified light-heavyweight boxing champion
Former U.S. Representative from Alabama
Former Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
