Arlen vs Truman

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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Truman

Boy #1,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faithful man, loyal man"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,810
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tru, True

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlen Rank #1,688
Truman Rank #1,810

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #1810 for Truman.

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

Truman ___

  • Truman James
  • Truman Scott
  • Truman Lee
  • Truman Wade
  • Truman Grey
  • Truman Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arlen

Marlowe Harlan Cora Vivian Dale

If you choose Truman

Harper Scout Atticus Holden Fitzgerald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Truman more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Truman at #1810 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Truman mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Truman means "faithful man, loyal man" (Old English origin).

Are Arlen and Truman boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Truman is primarily a boy name.

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