Arlan vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlan

Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

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Arlan Rank #2,775

Frederic Rank #2,888

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Arlan or Frederic more popular?

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Arlan and Frederic mean?

Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Arlan and Frederic boy or girl names?

Arlan is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.