Arlo vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

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12 High Risk

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Arlo Rank #146

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Arlo or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Arthur mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Arlo and Arthur boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.