Abiel vs Arlen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abiel

Boy #1,502 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,502
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abi, Biel, Abel

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Popularity Comparison

Abiel Rank #1,502
Arlen Rank #1,688

Abiel is more popular, ranked #1502 vs #1688 for Arlen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abiel ___

  • Abiel James
  • Abiel John
  • Abiel Elias
  • Abiel Samuel
  • Abiel Nathan
  • Abiel David

Arlen ___

  • Arlen James
  • Arlen Scott
  • Arlen Ray
  • Arlen Dean
  • Arlen Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abiel

Eliel Zuriel Keziah Miriam Ezra

If you choose Arlen

Marlowe Harlan Cora Vivian Dale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abiel or Arlen more popular?

Abiel is more popular, ranked #1502 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Abiel and Arlen mean?

Abiel means "God is my father" (Hebrew origin). Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Abiel and Arlen boy or girl names?

Abiel is primarily a boy name. Arlen is primarily a boy name.

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