Arlene vs Audra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlene

Girl #1,817 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,817
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arly, Arlie, Lena

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Audra

Girl #1,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble strength"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Lithuanian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,939
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aud, Audie

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Popularity Comparison

Arlene Rank #1,817
Audra Rank #1,939

Arlene is more popular, ranked #1817 vs #1939 for Audra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlene ___

  • Arlene Marie
  • Arlene Rose
  • Arlene Jean
  • Arlene Ann
  • Arlene Louise
  • Arlene Kay

Audra ___

  • Audra Grace
  • Audra Rose
  • Audra Marie
  • Audra Lynn
  • Audra Jo
  • Audra Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlene

Shirley Beverly Donna Gary Dennis

If you choose Audra

Mira Ingrid Elsa Lena Oscar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlene or Audra more popular?

Arlene is more popular, ranked #1817 compared to Audra at #1939 in the United States.

What do Arlene and Audra mean?

Arlene means "pledge, oath" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Audra means "noble strength" (Old English origin).

Are Arlene and Audra boy or girl names?

Arlene is primarily a girl name. Audra is primarily a girl name.

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