Arlen vs Alister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Boy #1,650 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish British Irish

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Arlen Rank #1,688

Alister Rank #1,650

Alister is more popular, ranked #1650 vs #1688 for Arlen.

Is Arlen or Alister more popular?

Alister is more popular, ranked #1650 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Alister mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Arlen and Alister boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Alister is primarily a boy name.