Dwight vs Arlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dwight

Boy #2,540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, white, bright one"

Origin: Dutch De Witt

English American Dutch

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Boy #2,419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Dwight Rank #2,540

Arlin Rank #2,419

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 vs #2540 for Dwight.

Is Dwight or Arlin more popular?

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 compared to Dwight at #2540 in the United States.

What do Dwight and Arlin mean?

Dwight means "blond, white, bright one" (Dutch De Witt origin). Arlin means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dwight and Arlin boy or girl names?

Dwight is primarily a boy name. Arlin is primarily a boy name.