Arlo vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Arlo Rank #146

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Arlo or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Matthew mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Arlo and Matthew boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.