Arlo vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Arlo Rank #146

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Arlo or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and John mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlo and John boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.