Arlene vs Emeril

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arlene Rank #1,817
Emeril Rank #13,449

Arlene is more popular, ranked #1817 vs #13449 for Emeril.

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

Emeril ___

  • Emeril John
  • Emeril James
  • Emeril Lee
  • Emeril Beau
  • Emeril Ray
  • Emeril Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlene

Shirley Beverly Donna Gary Dennis

If you choose Emeril

Emery Emil Oliver Sebastian Beau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlene or Emeril more popular?

Arlene is more popular, ranked #1817 compared to Emeril at #13449 in the United States.

What do Arlene and Emeril mean?

Arlene means "pledge, oath" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Emeril means "work ruler, powerful one" (Germanic origin).

Are Arlene and Emeril boy or girl names?

Arlene is primarily a girl name. Emeril is primarily a boy name.

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