Arlen vs Sky

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
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Popularity Comparison

Arlen Rank #1,688
Sky Rank #828

Sky is more popular, ranked #828 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

Sky ___

  • Sky Marie
  • Sky Elizabeth
  • Sky Ann
  • Sky Lynn
  • Sky Grace
  • Sky Aurora

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arlen

Marlowe Harlan Cora Vivian Dale

If you choose Sky

River Ocean Blue Sage Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Sky more popular?

Sky is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Sky mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sky means "the sky, cloud" (Old Norse sky origin).

Are Arlen and Sky boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Sky is primarily a girl name.

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