Arlen

The first name Arlen is the masculine form of the English name Arlene. It also serves as an independent short form for various names that end in '-arlen'.

What does the name Arlen mean?

Arlen is a masculine derivative of the name Arlene and can also serve as a short form for other names that end with '-arlen', such as Charlen, Darlen, and Marlen. These derivatives carry different meanings: Charlen is a pet form of Carl and means 'the free one'. The name Darlen stands for 'the darling', while Marlen is a combination of Maria and Lene, leading to many possible meanings, including 'the beloved', 'the bitter one', as well as 'the sublime', 'the sunny one', and 'the one from Magdala'. Another possible derivation of Arlen is a Gaelic word that metaphorically means 'the oath' or 'the vow'. Additionally, a castle in Tyrol bears this name. An alternative form is Arlin.

Where does the name Arlen come from?

The name Arlen has its roots in Old High German and Old English and is associated with meanings such as 'the free one' and 'the darling'. Its origin is diverse: in Old English and Old Hebrew, Arlen derives from Charlen, where 'karaz' (Proto-Germanic) means 'man', and 'karlaz' stands for 'free, young, little man'. In Old High German, 'karal' is the term for 'man, husband, beloved'. The name Darlen comes from 'dīerling' or 'deorling' (Old English), which means 'darling, beloved, treasure'. In English, this is translated as 'darling'. Marlen has its roots in Maria and derives from various Hebrew terms that have meanings such as 'beloved', 'bitter', or 'to give'. The part of Magdalena, 'migdal', means 'the tower' (Old Hebrew).

How do you pronounce Arlen?

The pronunciation of Arlen is two syllables and balanced. It is pronounced as 'Ar-len' [ˈaʁlɛn], with an open A giving the name breadth. The darker E in the second syllable provides a gentle depth. The ending '-len' sounds harmonious and soft. Overall, the name Arlen radiates calmness while being present - friendly, stable, and independent.

When is the name day of Arlen?

The name days for Arlen are January 28, November 4, and December 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Arlen is a common first name and currently ranks 4,024th in the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2021, reaching 2,094th. Over the last ten years, Arlen has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it 2,881st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,257th.

Famous people

• Arlen Card (composer from America)
• Arlen F. Chase (American archaeologist)
• Arlen Grace (character from the webtoon 'Tower of God')
• Arlen Harris (American football player)
• Arlen Lopez (Cuban boxer)
• Arlen Ness (designer)
• Arlen Roth (American musician)
• Arlen Specter (American politician)
• Arlen Wiktorowitsch Bljum (historian from Russia)