Arlene vs Jolene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlene

Girl #1,817 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

American English Australian

15 High Risk

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Arlene Rank #1,817

Jolene Rank #608

Jolene is more popular, ranked #608 vs #1817 for Arlene.

Is Arlene or Jolene more popular?

Jolene is more popular, ranked #608 compared to Arlene at #1817 in the United States.

What do Arlene and Jolene mean?

Arlene means "pledge, oath" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin).

Are Arlene and Jolene boy or girl names?

Arlene is primarily a girl name. Jolene is primarily a girl name.