Arlo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Arlo Rank #146

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Arlo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and James mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlo and James boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.