Arlen vs Demari

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

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Demari

Boy #1,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea (possible etymology)"

Origin: Greek/American

Cultural Roots

African American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,528
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Demi, Mari, Dee

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Popularity Comparison

Arlen Rank #1,688
Demari Rank #1,528

Demari is more popular, ranked #1528 vs #1688 for Arlen.

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

Demari ___

  • Demari James
  • Demari Antonio
  • Demari Lee
  • Demari Michael
  • Demari Xavier
  • Demari Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlen

Marlowe Harlan Cora Vivian Dale

If you choose Demari

Amari Malachi Zion Imani Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Demari more popular?

Demari is more popular, ranked #1528 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Demari mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Demari means "of the sea (possible etymology)" (Greek/American origin).

Are Arlen and Demari boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Demari is primarily a boy name.

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