
The short answer
Arturo is a masculine name used in Italian and Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Italian and Spanish form of Arthur." It ranked #627 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, italian and Spanish form of Arthur. The entry lists its usage as Italian, Spanish.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Arturo ranked #627 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #627 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arturo mean?
Behind the Name does not give Arturo a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: italian and Spanish form of Arthur.
Is Arturo a popular name?
Arturo ranked #627 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Arturo a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Arturo appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Arturo — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.