Arlene vs Darlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlene

Girl #1,817 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Irish American English

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Girl #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"darling, dear beloved one"

Origin: American English

American English

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Arlene Rank #1,817

Darlene Rank #1,803

Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1817 for Arlene.

Is Arlene or Darlene more popular?

Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Arlene at #1817 in the United States.

What do Arlene and Darlene mean?

Arlene means "pledge, oath" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Darlene means "darling, dear beloved one" (American English origin).

Are Arlene and Darlene boy or girl names?

Arlene is primarily a girl name. Darlene is primarily a girl name.