Boy Name
Arlington
Arlington means “Called after”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Arlington is a boy baby name, meaning "Called after". 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: Called after
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
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 "Called after". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Arlington is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Arlington?
The exact origin of Arlington is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
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.