Arrow vs Leigh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ari, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Leigh

Girl #3,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,426
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Ley, Leie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Arrow Rank #1,674
Leigh Rank #3,426

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #3426 for Leigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arrow ___

  • Arrow James
  • Arrow Cole
  • Arrow Reed
  • Arrow Finn
  • Arrow Blake
  • Arrow Dean

Leigh ___

  • Leigh Anne
  • Leigh Marie
  • Leigh Elizabeth
  • Leigh Rose
  • Leigh Catherine
  • Leigh Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arrow

Archer Hunter Scout Wren Sage

If you choose Leigh

Brett Kyle Dawn Glen Brooke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrow or Leigh more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Leigh at #3426 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Leigh mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Leigh means "woodland clearing, meadow" (Old English leah origin).

Are Arrow and Leigh boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Leigh is primarily a girl name.

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