Ares vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#295
Total SSA Count
1,136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#146
Total SSA Count
2,481
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ares Rank #295
Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #295 for Ares.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ares or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Arlo mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Ares and Arlo boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.

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