Arlen sits next to 4 phonetic neighbors — Harlan, Marlon, and Darren are the closest matches by sound. Most share Arlen's Irish-rooted cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
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"pledge, oath"
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Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Arlen — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Irish Gaelic origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Arlen.
Rhythm: Arlen is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.