Arlin vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlin

Boy #2,419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Arlin Rank #2,419

Marlin Rank #1,945

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2419 for Arlin.

Is Arlin or Marlin more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Arlin at #2419 in the United States.

What do Arlin and Marlin mean?

Arlin means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Arlin and Marlin boy or girl names?

Arlin is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.