Arlo vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Arlo Rank #146

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Arlo or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Dawson mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Arlo and Dawson boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.