Chad vs Arlen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chad

Boy #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

English American

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Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Chad Rank #1,812

Arlen Rank #1,688

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #1812 for Chad.

Is Chad or Arlen more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Chad at #1812 in the United States.

What do Chad and Arlen mean?

Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin). Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chad and Arlen boy or girl names?

Chad is primarily a boy name. Arlen is primarily a boy name.