70%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈɑɹ.lən/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Meaning unknown, possibly from a surname. PopularityDetails Last ranked #784 in 2022 England and Wales Last ranked #968 in 1966 United States People think this name isRate·Details classic wholesome strong refined strange simple serious Categories bluegrass musicians, currently out of the US top 1000, Dynasty characters, Fire Emblem characters, politics, Stephen King characters, surnames, The Wheel of Time characters, uncertain etymology