Arlene vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlene

Girl #1,817 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Arlene Rank #1,817

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1817 for Arlene.

Is Arlene or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Arlene at #1817 in the United States.

What do Arlene and Richard mean?

Arlene means "pledge, oath" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Arlene and Richard boy or girl names?

Arlene is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.