Arlo vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Arlo Rank #146

Alan Rank #167

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Arlo or Alan more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Alan mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Arlo and Alan boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.