Aloysius vs Arlington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlington

Boy #4,649 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,649
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Arley, Arly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aloysius Rank #4,779
Arlington Rank #4,649

Arlington is more popular, ranked #4649 vs #4779 for Aloysius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aloysius ___

  • Aloysius Francis
  • Aloysius James
  • Aloysius Joseph
  • Aloysius Michael
  • Aloysius Patrick
  • Aloysius Thomas

Arlington ___

  • Arlington James
  • Arlington Scott
  • Arlington Cole
  • Arlington Hayes
  • Arlington Reid
  • Arlington Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aloysius

Ignatius Cornelius Beatrice Cecilia Edmund

If you choose Arlington

Hamilton Lincoln Wellington Hadley Remington

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aloysius or Arlington more popular?

Arlington is more popular, ranked #4649 compared to Aloysius at #4779 in the United States.

What do Aloysius and Arlington mean?

Aloysius means "famous warrior" (Germanic via Latin origin). Arlington means "Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)" (Old English origin).

Are Aloysius and Arlington boy or girl names?

Aloysius is primarily a boy name. Arlington is primarily a boy name.

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