Arlyn vs Maris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlyn

Girl #3,518 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble and gentle"

Origin: Germanic adal + lind

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,518
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arly, Lynn, Ari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arlyn Rank #3,518
Maris Rank #3,455

Maris is more popular, ranked #3455 vs #3518 for Arlyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlyn ___

  • Arlyn Mae
  • Arlyn Rose
  • Arlyn Grace
  • Arlyn Jean
  • Arlyn Louise
  • Arlyn Claire

Maris ___

  • Maris Jane
  • Maris Louise
  • Maris Claire
  • Maris Elise
  • Maris June
  • Maris Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlyn

Darlene Irene Maureen Lorraine Glenn

If you choose Maris

Iris Phoebe Felix Caspian Coral

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlyn or Maris more popular?

Maris is more popular, ranked #3455 compared to Arlyn at #3518 in the United States.

What do Arlyn and Maris mean?

Arlyn means "noble and gentle" (Germanic adal + lind origin). Maris means "of the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Arlyn and Maris boy or girl names?

Arlyn is primarily a girl name. Maris is primarily a girl name.

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