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Arlo vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arlo Rank #146
Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #146 for Arlo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlo or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Adrian mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Arlo and Adrian boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.

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