Arlan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlan

Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Arlan Rank #2,775

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Is Arlan or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Arlan and Richard mean?

Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Arlan and Richard boy or girl names?

Arlan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.