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'.
About 23 boys were named Arlis in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor and director
The titular sports agent protagonist · Arli$$
The younger brother in the classic novel and film · Old Yeller
