Arlo vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Arlo Rank #146

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Arlo or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Jacob mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlo and Jacob boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.