New to Linux and no clue what to start with? Try Mint. https://www.linuxmint.com/
If you prefer a specific desktop environment or specific features out of the box, pick an easy-install distro like Ubuntu, Manjaro, PopOS, etc.
Otherwise, don't worry about picking the "best" distro! It's all GNU/Linux.
My Arch installation guide:
https://youtu.be/5DHz23VQJxk
Chart mentioned: https://www.linuxtrainingacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/choosing-a-linux-distro.jpg
Wallpaper is a painting by Alois Arnegger, called Sonnenuntergang am vereisten Bach.