Arl
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,350
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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"sandy shore, coastal land"
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Old Norse origin
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Old Norse fagr origin
"light-haired, pale-complexioned"
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Germanic origin
"bold ruler, famous sovereignty"
#38,338 in US
Latin origin
"heavenly messenger"
#38,530 in US
Old English/Scottish dialect origin
"fox"
#38,200 in US
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis