Arlin vs Jamil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamil

Boy #2,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful, elegant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,396
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mil

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arlin Rank #2,419
Jamil Rank #2,396

Jamil is more popular, ranked #2396 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

Jamil ___

  • Jamil Hassan
  • Jamil Omar
  • Jamil Ali
  • Jamil Marcus
  • Jamil Andre
  • Jamil Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlin

Garlin Darla Harlan Merle Willa

If you choose Jamil

Aaliyah Kareem Layla Hassan Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlin or Jamil more popular?

Jamil is more popular, ranked #2396 compared to Arlin at #2419 in the United States.

What do Arlin and Jamil mean?

Arlin means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jamil means "graceful, elegant" (Arabic origin).

Are Arlin and Jamil boy or girl names?

Arlin is primarily a boy name. Jamil is primarily a boy name.

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