Arlan vs Hadrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlan

Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Boy #2,855 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark complexion"

Origin: Latin

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Arlan Rank #2,775

Hadrian Rank #2,855

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 vs #2855 for Hadrian.

Is Arlan or Hadrian more popular?

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 compared to Hadrian at #2855 in the United States.

What do Arlan and Hadrian mean?

Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin). Hadrian means "dark complexion" (Latin origin).

Are Arlan and Hadrian boy or girl names?

Arlan is primarily a boy name. Hadrian is primarily a boy name.