Arlo vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Arlo Rank #146

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Arlo or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Colton mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Arlo and Colton boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.