Arlo vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Arlo Rank #146

Alex Rank #205

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Arlo or Alex more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Alex mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Arlo and Alex boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.