Arlo vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #146
Total SSA Count: 2,481
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Arlo Rank #146

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #146 for Arlo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlo or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Grayson mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Arlo and Grayson boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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