Arlene vs Marlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlene

Girl #1,817 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

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Girl #6,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake"

Origin: Hebrew/Welsh

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Arlene Rank #1,817

Marlyn Rank #6,350

Arlene is more popular, ranked #1817 vs #6350 for Marlyn.

Is Arlene or Marlyn more popular?

Arlene is more popular, ranked #1817 compared to Marlyn at #6350 in the United States.

What do Arlene and Marlyn mean?

Arlene means "pledge, oath" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Marlyn means "beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake" (Hebrew/Welsh origin).

Are Arlene and Marlyn boy or girl names?

Arlene is primarily a girl name. Marlyn is primarily a girl name.