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Arleth

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-leth /ˈɑːr.lɛθ/Medium

Meaning: A name echoing Arlette/Arlet, of Norman French origin (as of Arlette, mother of William the Conqueror). In Latin America Arleth is popular chiefly as a girl's name; used here for a boy, we note the cross-sex lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft name: Arleth echoes Arlette, of Norman French roots (said 'AR-leth'). More often a girl's name -- we note the lean.

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Origin LowFrench, American

MeaningA name echoing Arlette/Arlet, of Norman French origin (as of Arlette, mother of William the Conqueror). In Latin America Arleth is popular chiefly as a girl's name; used here for a boy, we note the cross-sex lean.

U.S. rank (2023)#12386

2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Arleth echoes Arlette/Arlet, of Norman French origin, and is popular in Latin America chiefly for girls. Used here for a boy, we note the cross-sex lean -- rare for boys in the U.S. (said 'AR-leth').

For boys it appears very rarely, against heavier girls' use. Rare, soft, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Arleth echoes Arlette, a Norman French name (borne by the mother of William the Conqueror); in Latin America it is mostly a girl's name, used here for a boy, which we note (said 'AR-leth').

Overall data confidence 32%

References -- Arleth — Arlette echo; French; usually a girl's name in Latin America

Variations

ArletteArletArleht

Nicknames

ArLeth

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arleth mean?

Arleth echoes Arlette, of Norman French origin; in Latin America it is mostly a girl's name.

How do you pronounce Arleth?

It's said AR-leth /ˈɑːr.lɛθ/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arleth a boy or girl name?

Arleth is used here for a boy, though it is more often a girl's name in Latin America -- we note the lean.

How popular is Arleth?

Arleth is rare for boys in the U.S. and more common for girls.