US Popularity Rank: 3076

Origin: German

Meaning: Hare land; Free man; Noble warrior

Arlen is a gender-neutral name that dates back to the Anglo-Saxon era of Britain. Yet another last name making a stance as a trendy first name, Arlen was originally the surname of a family living in an ancient village called Horlands. In classic Anglo-Saxon naming fashion, Arlen means “hare land” and purposefully indicated that the bearers lived in a place that was richly populated with hares. Arlen may also be a modern form of the ancient Germanic title Erl, meaning “free man” or “noble warrior.” Whether baby is an animal lover or a warrior at heart, Arlen will make a dashing choice for your new arrival.