Reef vs Arlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reef

Boy #2,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea"

Origin: English

Australian American English

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Boy #2,419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Reef Rank #2,557

Arlin Rank #2,419

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 vs #2557 for Reef.

Is Reef or Arlin more popular?

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 compared to Reef at #2557 in the United States.

What do Reef and Arlin mean?

Reef means "ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea" (English origin). Arlin means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Reef and Arlin boy or girl names?

Reef is primarily a boy name. Arlin is primarily a boy name.