Arturo Name Meaning & Origin
/ar-TOO-roh/Arturo is most likely a name of Spanish origin.
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Name Origin
Arturo is a male given name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Celtic name 'Artus' or 'Arthur', meaning 'bear' or 'stone'. It became popular through the legendary King Arthur and is common in Spanish and Italian-speaking countries.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Spanish (Hispanic) 85% -
Italian (Italian) 10% -
Mexican (Hispanic) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Arturo
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Famous People Named Arturo
Famous people named Arturo include Arturo Vidal, a Chilean footballer; Arturo Toscanini, an Italian conductor; and Arturo Pérez-Reverte, a Spanish novelist.
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 446 boys in the US were named Arturo.
Growth of the name Arturo in the US (SSA Data):
Arturo Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.