Fredrick vs Arlen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Arlen Rank #1,688

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1688 for Arlen.

Is Fredrick or Arlen more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Arlen mean?

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

Are Fredrick and Arlen boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Arlen is primarily a boy name.