Arlene vs Irie

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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Irie

Girl #1,647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful; in a state of bliss"

Origin: Jamaican Patois

Cultural Roots

Jamaican Caribbean Reggae culture American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,647
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Iri

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Popularity Comparison

Arlene Rank #1,817
Irie Rank #1,647

Irie is more popular, ranked #1647 vs #1817 for Arlene.

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

Irie ___

  • Irie Joy
  • Irie Faith
  • Irie Peace
  • Irie Grace
  • Irie Jade
  • Irie Rain

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arlene

Shirley Beverly Donna Gary Dennis

If you choose Irie

Zion River Phoenix Sage Soleil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlene or Irie more popular?

Irie is more popular, ranked #1647 compared to Arlene at #1817 in the United States.

What do Arlene and Irie mean?

Arlene means "pledge, oath" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Irie means "powerful; in a state of bliss" (Jamaican Patois origin).

Are Arlene and Irie boy or girl names?

Arlene is primarily a girl name. Irie is primarily a girl name.

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