Arlen vs Shaun

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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Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

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Popularity Comparison

Arlen Rank #1,688
Shaun Rank #1,568

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 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

Shaun ___

  • Shaun Michael
  • Shaun Patrick
  • Shaun Thomas
  • Shaun James
  • Shaun Robert
  • Shaun Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlen

Marlowe Harlan Cora Vivian Dale

If you choose Shaun

Liam Kieran Bridget Fiona Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Shaun more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Shaun mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Arlen and Shaun boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.

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