Arlan vs Rick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlan

Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Arlan Rank #2,775

Rick Rank #2,948

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Arlan or Rick more popular?

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Arlan and Rick mean?

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

Are Arlan and Rick boy or girl names?

Arlan is primarily a boy name. Rick is primarily a boy name.