Fred vs Arlen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Fred Rank #1,686

Arlen Rank #1,688

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1688 for Arlen.

Is Fred or Arlen more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Fred and Arlen mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Fred and Arlen boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Arlen is primarily a boy name.