Arlen vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American African-American

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Arlen Rank #1,688

Darryl Rank #1,803

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Is Arlen or Darryl more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Darryl mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Arlen and Darryl boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.