Arlis vs Kieryn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlis

Boy #5,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Arles (city in France)"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,203
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ari

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Kieryn

Boy #5,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, dark-haired"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,169
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kier, Ry

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Popularity Comparison

Arlis Rank #5,203
Kieryn Rank #5,169

Kieryn is more popular, ranked #5169 vs #5203 for Arlis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlis ___

  • Arlis James
  • Arlis Wade
  • Arlis Lee
  • Arlis Wayne
  • Arlis Ray
  • Arlis Dale

Kieryn ___

  • Kieryn James
  • Kieryn Patrick
  • Kieryn Michael
  • Kieryn Thomas
  • Kieryn Liam
  • Kieryn Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kieryn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlis or Kieryn more popular?

Kieryn is more popular, ranked #5169 compared to Arlis at #5203 in the United States.

What do Arlis and Kieryn mean?

Arlis means "from Arles (city in France)" (French/Latin origin). Kieryn means "dark one, dark-haired" (Old Irish origin).

Are Arlis and Kieryn boy or girl names?

Arlis is primarily a boy name. Kieryn is primarily a boy name.

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