Arlene vs Mindy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mindy

Girl #1,978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honey, sweet"

Origin: Greek via Melinda

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,978
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Min, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arlene Rank #1,817
Mindy Rank #1,978

Arlene is more popular, ranked #1817 vs #1978 for Mindy.

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

Mindy ___

  • Mindy Ann
  • Mindy Marie
  • Mindy Grace
  • Mindy Jean
  • Mindy Kay
  • Mindy Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlene

Shirley Beverly Donna Gary Dennis

If you choose Mindy

Cindy Sandy Wendy Randy Andy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlene or Mindy more popular?

Arlene is more popular, ranked #1817 compared to Mindy at #1978 in the United States.

What do Arlene and Mindy mean?

Arlene means "pledge, oath" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Mindy means "honey, sweet" (Greek via Melinda origin).

Are Arlene and Mindy boy or girl names?

Arlene is primarily a girl name. Mindy is primarily a girl name.

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