Arlo vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arlo Rank #146
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #146 for Arlo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlo or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Adam mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Arlo and Adam boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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