Arlen vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Arlen Rank #1,688

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1688 for Arlen.

Is Arlen or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Arlen and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.