Boy Name · English Origin
Arlington
Arlington is a boy baby name of English origin, meaning "Town of Aelfred". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Arlington often also consider Arlon.
Arlington meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Town of Aelfred
Origin: English naming roots help connect Arlington to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arlington as A·R·L·I·N·G·T·O·N, with 9 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arlington is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Arlington variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Arlingtona, Arlingtone, Arlingtony, Arlingto.
- Nicknames: Arlin and A.
- Middle names: Pair Arlington with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Arlington middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Arlon, Arlyn, Arland, Arlen, Arlin — full picks on the sibling names for Arlington guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arlington? Browse our names like Arlington guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Arlington
What does the name Arlington mean?
Arlington means "Town of Aelfred" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Arlington?
Arlington originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Arlington?
Arlington has 9 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arlington a boy's or girl's name?
Arlington is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Arlington in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arlington sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Arlington?
Names that share Arlington's sound and style include Arlon, Arlyn, Arland, Arlen, Arlin.
What middle names pair well with Arlington?
Good middle-name fits for Arlington pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arlington is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arlington is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arlington?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arlington share its rhythm without rhyming — Arlon, Arlyn, Arland all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.