Arlen vs Avion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,688
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arl, Ary, Arie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Avion

Boy #1,879 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bird, one who flies"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,879
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Avi, Vion

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlen Rank #1,688
Avion Rank #1,879

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #1879 for Avion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlen ___

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

Avion ___

  • Avion James
  • Avion Michael
  • Avion Lee
  • Avion Alexander
  • Avion Cole
  • Avion Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlen

Marlowe Harlan Cora Vivian Dale

If you choose Avion

Zara Caden Lyric Phoenix Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Avion more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Avion at #1879 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Avion mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Avion means "bird, one who flies" (Latin origin).

Are Arlen and Avion boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Avion is primarily a boy name.

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