Arlet vs Paulina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlet

Girl #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle power, noble strength"

Origin: Germanic arn + lette (diminutive)

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#719
Total SSA Count
390
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arlie, Lettie

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Paulina

Girl #780 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Polish Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pauli, Lina, Paula

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlet Rank #719
Paulina Rank #780

Arlet is more popular, ranked #719 vs #780 for Paulina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlet ___

  • Arlet Sofia
  • Arlet Marie
  • Arlet Valentina
  • Arlet Isabella
  • Arlet Camille
  • Arlet Noemi

Paulina ___

  • Paulina Marie
  • Paulina Sofia
  • Paulina Elena
  • Paulina Isabel
  • Paulina Rose
  • Paulina Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlet

Scarlett Violet Emmett Julian Celeste

If you choose Paulina

Valentina Isabella Emilio Sebastian Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlet or Paulina more popular?

Arlet is more popular, ranked #719 compared to Paulina at #780 in the United States.

What do Arlet and Paulina mean?

Arlet means "eagle power, noble strength" (Germanic arn + lette (diminutive) origin). Paulina means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Arlet and Paulina boy or girl names?

Arlet is primarily a girl name. Paulina is primarily a girl name.

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