Arlen vs Levy

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

Popularity Comparison

Arlen Rank #1,688
Levy Rank #1,854

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #1854 for Levy.

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

Levy ___

  • Levy James
  • Levy Cole
  • Levy Alexander
  • Levy Thomas
  • Levy Reed
  • Levy John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlen

Marlowe Harlan Cora Vivian Dale

If you choose Levy

Ava Noah Mila Ezra Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Levy more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Levy at #1854 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Levy mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Levy means "joined, attached" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlen and Levy boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Levy is primarily a boy name.

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