Arlin vs Lorelle

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

Lorelle

Girl #13,623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"murmuring rock (from Lorelei)"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,623
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Elle, Relle

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arlin Rank #2,419
Lorelle Rank #13,623

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 vs #13623 for Lorelle.

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

Lorelle ___

  • Lorelle Anne
  • Lorelle Claire
  • Lorelle Rose
  • Lorelle Grace
  • Lorelle Isabelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlin

Garlin Darla Harlan Merle Willa

If you choose Lorelle

Eloise Cecile Araminta Florian Thierry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlin or Lorelle more popular?

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 compared to Lorelle at #13623 in the United States.

What do Arlin and Lorelle mean?

Arlin means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lorelle means "murmuring rock (from Lorelei)" (Germanic origin).

Are Arlin and Lorelle boy or girl names?

Arlin is primarily a boy name. Lorelle is primarily a girl name.

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