Arlin vs Kior

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlin

Boy #2,419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

American Contemporary

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Arlin Rank #2,419

Kior Rank #2,243

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 vs #2419 for Arlin.

Is Arlin or Kior more popular?

Kior is more popular, ranked #2243 compared to Arlin at #2419 in the United States.

What do Arlin and Kior mean?

Arlin means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin).

Are Arlin and Kior boy or girl names?

Arlin is primarily a boy name. Kior is primarily a boy name.