Arlet
/ər.ˈɫɛt/
Arlet is a Spanish-language variant of Arlette, a French name of Germanic origin. The Germanic elements arn (“eagle”) and wald or heid (“ruler” or “noble”) give the name a meaning related to eagle power or noble eagle.
Arlette was the name of Robert I, Duke of Normandy’s concubine and the mother of William the Conqueror. This historical association gave the French form of the name early prominence in Norman culture.
Arlet peaked at No. 605 in 2023 with 492 births. In 2024 it ranks No. 719 with 390 births, declining slightly from its recent high.
What the name Arlet means
The name is most common among Latin American families in the US, particularly those with Central American and Mexican backgrounds, where Arlet has been in use as a given name for several decades.
Two syllables—ar-LET—feel crisp and purposeful. The stress on the second syllable and the clean consonant ending give it a decisive, modern quality.
Parents choosing Arlet over Arlette often prefer the shorter form’s cleaner profile, dropping the final -te for a more streamlined ending common in Latin American usage.
Related names include Arlette (French), Arleth (another Latin American variant), and Arlene—all occupying the same Germanic-French naming family.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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