Pledge or eagle wood
The name Arlis has two primary etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of the Gaelic name Arless, meaning 'pledge', or a derivative of the English surname Arliss, which may trace back to Old English roots meaning 'eagle wood'.
Less common today
Arlis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,404 in 2025.
American actor and director
The titular sports agent protagonist · Arli$$
The younger brother in the classic novel and film · Old Yeller
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
