Arlen vs Griffin

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
Griffin Rank #223

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 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

Griffin ___

  • Griffin James
  • Griffin Cole
  • Griffin Thomas
  • Griffin Reid
  • Griffin Owen
  • Griffin Rhys

Sibling Name Ideas

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Declan Brody Piper Wren Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Griffin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Griffin mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Arlen and Griffin boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.

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