Arlan vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlan

Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Arlan Rank #2,775

Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Is Arlan or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Arlan and Willis mean?

Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Arlan and Willis boy or girl names?

Arlan is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.