Arlen vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Arlen Rank #1,688

Ber Rank #35,726

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Arlen or Ber more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Ber mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Arlen and Ber boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.