Arlan vs Asante

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asante

Boy #2,805 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"thank you, grateful"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian Kenyan African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,805
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asa, San

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arlan Rank #2,775
Asante Rank #2,805

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 vs #2805 for Asante.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlan ___

  • Arlan James
  • Arlan Lee
  • Arlan Ray
  • Arlan Dean
  • Arlan Wayne
  • Arlan Dale

Asante ___

  • Asante James
  • Asante Emmanuel
  • Asante Kofi
  • Asante Michael
  • Asante David
  • Asante Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlan

Harlan Glen Darla Marlene Carla

If you choose Asante

Zuri Kwame Amara Kofi Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlan or Asante more popular?

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 compared to Asante at #2805 in the United States.

What do Arlan and Asante mean?

Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin). Asante means "thank you, grateful" (Swahili origin).

Are Arlan and Asante boy or girl names?

Arlan is primarily a boy name. Asante is primarily a boy name.

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