Arlo vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Arlo Rank #146

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Arlo or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Dean mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Arlo and Dean boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.