Arlen vs Garrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

American English

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Arlen Rank #1,688

Garrison Rank #1,799

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #1799 for Garrison.

Is Arlen or Garrison more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Garrison at #1799 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Garrison mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin).

Are Arlen and Garrison boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Garrison is primarily a boy name.