Boy Name
Arlon
Arlon is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. 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.
Arlon — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Arlington is on your shortlist, Arlon belongs in the same conversation.
Arlon meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Arlon has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arlon as A·R·L·O·N, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arlon is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Arlon variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Arlona, Arlone, Arlony, Arlo.
- Nicknames: Arl and A.
- Middle names: Pair Arlon with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Arlon middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Arlington, Arlyn, Arlen, Arlin, Arlan — full picks on the sibling names for Arlon guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arlon? Browse our names like Arlon 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 Arlon
What does the name Arlon mean?
Arlon has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Arlon?
The exact origin of Arlon is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Arlon?
Arlon has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arlon a boy's or girl's name?
Arlon is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Arlon in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arlon sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Arlon?
Names that share Arlon's sound and style include Arlington, Arlyn, Arlen, Arlin, Arlan.
What middle names pair well with Arlon?
Good middle-name fits for Arlon pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arlon is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arlon is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arlon?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arlon share its rhythm without rhyming — Arlington, Arlyn, Arlen all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.