Bram vs Arlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bram

Boy #2,963 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"father of multitudes"

Origin: Hebrew via Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch English Irish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,963
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bram Rank #2,963
Arlan Rank #2,775

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 vs #2963 for Bram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bram or Arlan more popular?

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 compared to Bram at #2963 in the United States.

What do Bram and Arlan mean?

Bram means "father of multitudes" (Hebrew via Dutch origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Bram and Arlan boy or girl names?

Bram is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.

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