Arlen vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

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Arlen Rank #1,688

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1688 for Arlen.

Is Arlen or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Lamar mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Arlen and Lamar boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.