Arlen vs Osiris

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

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Osiris

Boy #977 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"throne of the eye (possible etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Egyptian American Afrocentric

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#977
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ozzy, Oz

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Popularity Comparison

Arlen Rank #1,688
Osiris Rank #977

Osiris is more popular, ranked #977 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

Osiris ___

  • Osiris James
  • Osiris Alexander
  • Osiris Ray
  • Osiris Michael
  • Osiris Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Osiris

Isis Horus Zara Cyrus Nefertiti

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Osiris more popular?

Osiris is more popular, ranked #977 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Osiris mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Osiris means "throne of the eye (possible etymology)" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Arlen and Osiris boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Osiris is primarily a boy name.

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