Arlen vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Arlen Rank #1,688

Edson Rank #1,835

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Arlen or Edson more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Edson mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Arlen and Edson boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.