Arlo vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Arlo Rank #146

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Arlo or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Alexander mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Arlo and Alexander boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.