Rick vs Arlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Rick Rank #2,948

Arlan Rank #2,775

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Rick or Arlan more popular?

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Rick and Arlan mean?

Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Rick and Arlan boy or girl names?

Rick is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.