Arlo vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Arlo Rank #146

Emerson Rank #270

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Arlo or Emerson more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Emerson mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Arlo and Emerson boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.