Arlen vs Smith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Arlen Rank #1,688

Smith Rank #1,580

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1688 for Arlen.

Is Arlen or Smith more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Smith mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Arlen and Smith boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.