Arlen vs Kallum

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
Kallum Rank #1,809

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #1809 for Kallum.

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

Kallum ___

  • Kallum James
  • Kallum Ross
  • Kallum Iain
  • Kallum Alistair
  • Kallum Duncan
  • Kallum Fraser

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kallum

Finlay Fraser Isla Skye Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Kallum more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Kallum at #1809 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Kallum mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kallum means "dove" (Latin origin).

Are Arlen and Kallum boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Kallum is primarily a boy name.

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