Arles

♂ Boy

Pronounced ARLZ /ˈɑːrlz/Medium

Meaning: Arles reads as the name of the historic French city of Arles, or as a form or respelling near Charles/Earl. As a given name the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A one-beat name: Arles reads as a French place name or near Charles (said 'ARLZ'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowFrench, English

MeaningArles reads as the name of the historic French city of Arles, or as a form or respelling near Charles/Earl. As a given name the route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12447 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arles reads as the name of the ancient French city of Arles, long associated with Roman ruins and with Van Gogh's paintings, or as a form near Charles/Earl. As a given name the route is uncertain, which we note. A crisp, one-syllable pick (said 'ARLZ').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, place-tinged, and crisp.

Did you know? Arles is a historic city in southern France (of Van Gogh fame) and also reads near Charles or Earl — a distinctive name whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ARLZ').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Arles — French place name / near Charles/Earl; routes uncertain

Variations

ArloCharles

Nicknames

ArArl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arles mean?

Arles reads as the French city name or a form near Charles/Earl. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Arles?

It's said ARLZ /ˈɑːrlz/ — one syllable.

Is Arles a boy or girl name?

Arles is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Arles?

Arles is a rare name for boys in the U.S.