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Arlo vs Mark

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arlo Rank #146
Mark Rank #246

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlo or Mark more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Mark mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Arlo and Mark boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.

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