Arlen vs Emma

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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Popularity Comparison

Arlen Rank #1,688
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlen

Marlowe Harlan Cora Vivian Dale

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Emma mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Arlen and Emma boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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