Arlo vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Arlo Rank #146

Derek Rank #258

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Arlo or Derek more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Derek mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Arlo and Derek boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.