Arlo vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Arlo Rank #146

Malcolm Rank #314

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Arlo or Malcolm more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Malcolm mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Arlo and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.