Baby name
Arlen
/ˈɑːlən/
Meaning
“Oath or pledge (Irish), free man (Germanic)”
Means 'oath' or 'pledge' (Irish Gaelic), or 'free man' (Germanic).
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How it ages.
Arlen offers a consistent, familiar style that does not rely on sudden popularity.
The cultural moment.
Arlen has remained broadly stable in Scotland, without a clear upward or downward shift.