What origin is the name Art?

Art comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Art a popular name?

Art is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Art does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Art?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Art — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Art

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Art

Art

Boy

irish

1 syllable

Art is an irish boy's name meaning "Short form of arthur; strong as a bear; rock; noble bear; diminutive of arthur: from the roman clan name artorius, meaning noble, courageous. famous bearer: legendary sixth century king arthur of britain and his round table of knights. this legend dates to the early 9th century".

The meaning of Art is "Short form of arthur; strong as a bear; rock; noble bear; diminutive of arthur: from the roman clan name artorius, meaning noble, courageous. famous bearer: legendary sixth century king arthur of britain and his round table of knights. this legend dates to the early 9th century" — a boy name of irish origin. At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Short form of arthur; strong as a bear; rock; noble bear; diminutive of arthur: from the roman clan name artorius, meaning noble, courageous. famous bearer: legendary sixth century king arthur of britain and his round table of knights. this legend dates to the early 9th century

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Art

Very rare in US records

What does Art mean?

Art is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Short form of arthur; strong as a bear; rock; noble bear; diminutive of arthur: from the roman clan name artorius, meaning noble, courageous. famous bearer: legendary sixth century king arthur of britain and his round table of knights. this legend dates to the early 9th century".

Is Art a rare name?

Yes. Art does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Art

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Art

Art means "Short form of arthur; strong as a bear; rock; noble bear; diminutive of arthur: from the roman clan name artorius, meaning noble, courageous. famous bearer: legendary sixth century king arthur of britain and his round table of knights. this legend dates to the early 9th century" — these names share that spirit.