Arlin vs Broderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlin

Boy #2,419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,419
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arli, Arl

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Broderick

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,392
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Brod, Rick, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Arlin Rank #2,419
Broderick Rank #2,392

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 vs #2419 for Arlin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlin ___

  • Arlin James
  • Arlin Lee
  • Arlin Dean
  • Arlin Ray
  • Arlin Wayne
  • Arlin Scott

Broderick ___

  • Broderick James
  • Broderick Lee
  • Broderick Scott
  • Broderick Allen
  • Broderick Thomas
  • Broderick Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlin

Garlin Darla Harlan Merle Willa

If you choose Broderick

Cordelia Gavin Harriet Duncan Cecelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlin or Broderick more popular?

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 compared to Arlin at #2419 in the United States.

What do Arlin and Broderick mean?

Arlin means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin).

Are Arlin and Broderick boy or girl names?

Arlin is primarily a boy name. Broderick is primarily a boy name.

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