Arlen vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Arlen Rank #1,688

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1688 for Arlen.

Is Arlen or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Fred mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Arlen and Fred boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.