Arlin vs Zadkiel

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

Popularity Comparison

Arlin Rank #2,419
Zadkiel Rank #2,560

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 vs #2560 for Zadkiel.

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

Zadkiel ___

  • Zadkiel Isaiah
  • Zadkiel Elijah
  • Zadkiel Michael
  • Zadkiel James
  • Zadkiel Emmanuel
  • Zadkiel Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlin

Garlin Darla Harlan Merle Willa

If you choose Zadkiel

Gabriel Raphael Uriel Seraphina Ezekiel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlin or Zadkiel more popular?

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 compared to Zadkiel at #2560 in the United States.

What do Arlin and Zadkiel mean?

Arlin means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Zadkiel means "God is my justice" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlin and Zadkiel boy or girl names?

Arlin is primarily a boy name. Zadkiel is primarily a boy name.

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