Arlo vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Arlo Rank #146

Ellis Rank #273

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Arlo or Ellis more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Ellis mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Arlo and Ellis boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.