Garrison vs Arlen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrison

Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

American English

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Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Garrison Rank #1,799

Arlen Rank #1,688

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #1799 for Garrison.

Is Garrison or Arlen more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Garrison at #1799 in the United States.

What do Garrison and Arlen mean?

Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin). Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Garrison and Arlen boy or girl names?

Garrison is primarily a boy name. Arlen is primarily a boy name.