Arlen vs Ender

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

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Popularity Comparison

Arlen Rank #1,688
Ender Rank #1,565

Ender is more popular, ranked #1565 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

Ender ___

  • Ender James
  • Ender Cole
  • Ender Rhys
  • Ender Kai
  • Ender Luke
  • Ender Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlen

Marlowe Harlan Cora Vivian Dale

If you choose Ender

Petra Asher Orion Scout Vale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Ender more popular?

Ender is more popular, ranked #1565 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Ender mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ender means "rare, extraordinary" (Turkish origin).

Are Arlen and Ender boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Ender is primarily a boy name.

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