Arlen vs Aydan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,688
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Aydan

Boy #1,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aoidh)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Irish American Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,608
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arlen Rank #1,688
Aydan Rank #1,608

Aydan is more popular, ranked #1608 vs #1688 for Arlen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Aydan more popular?

Aydan is more popular, ranked #1608 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Aydan mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Aydan means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aoidh) origin).

Are Arlen and Aydan boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Aydan is primarily a boy name.

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